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Pierre Guariche "G25, Cerf-Volant" Wall Lamp for Pierre Disderot, France, 1950s

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Like the “G30” model, this lamp is also better known by its nickname, Cerf-volant, or, “the kite”. This lamp is an elegant creation equipped with an atypical and structured reflector and an adjustable rod in brushed varnished brass. This wall lamp is from the original Édition Disderot from the 1950s. When we talk about Pierre Guariche's work, two of his creations immediately come to mind: the famous “Amsterdam” chair called the “barrel” in moulded plywood (edition Steiner, 1950s) and the elegant Cerf-Volant lamps designed for French lighting manufacturer Pierre Disderot in the 1950s. His lamps of the period are likely his best-known works. This “G25” wall lamp includes the characteristic delicate composition of a slender steel tube and the more flamboyant reflector. Despite its curved metal material, the reflector appears light, almost paper-like. This lightweight impression is further enhanced by the long, slender tube in lacquered black metal and brass that holds it effortlessly. The construction utilizes a large metal cup to hide the light source and thanks to its metal deflector, the lamp diffuses both direct and indirect light, upward and downward. The light flow can be optimized thanks to its adjustable brass rod. Guariche invented an enormous variety of solutions: the adjustable balance arm, the cantilever, and spherical counterweights just to name a few. In his designs, there is no gratuitous stylistic excess or purposeless detail, whether technical or functional. Designer and interior architect Pierre Guariche was one of the most prolific luminaire designers of the 1950s. That much is clear from his productive collaboration with lamp manufacturer Disderot, for which he was the preferred designer, and for which he would develop more than 40 influential and groundbreaking pieces, including this “G25” model. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The shade has minor marks, some discolouration. The metal tube has some marks and scratches. Dimensions: 15.74 in W x 53.93 in D x 31.49 in H 40 cm W x 137 cm D x 80 cm H Literature: Art Et De´coration, septembre-octobre 1957. Similar model. p. 26 Les Décorateurs des Années 50, P. Favardin. Similar model. p. 166 1000 lights: 1960 to present, C. Fiell and P. Fiell, Taschen 2005. p. 453 The Complete Designers’ Lights II: 35 Years of Collecting. – Cle´mence et Didier Krzentowski. p. 106 About the designer: Designer Pierre Guariche was born in 1926. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, graduating in 1949. He then worked in the studio of Marcel Gascoin and presented his first designs at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the Salon des Arts Ménagers. In 1953, he designed the mythical “Tonneau” chair for Steiner, first in plastic (1953) and then in bent plywood (1954). In 1954, he founded the Atelier de Recherché Plastique with Joseph-André Motte and Michel Mortier. Three years later in 1957, he was named Artistic Director of furniture manufacturer Meurop. As a teacher, he shared his knowledge with the students of the Ecole Supérieure d’Architecture de Tournai and the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. He knew how to bring a personal, innovative touch to design, combining aestheticism and series production. His heart’s desire was to respond to the requirements of his era by making use of series production techniques. His creations, such as the Tonneau chair (1953 and 1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) and the Président desk (1961), have become legendary pieces. Along with his furniture pieces, his innovative lighting models brought him much success and renown. Today, Guariche's interior lights are being produced by traditional French manufacturer Sammode. Shipping: Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

Creator:
Pierre Disderot (Manufacturer),Pierre Guariche (Designer)
Design:
Cerf-Volant Floor Lamp
Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 53.94 in (137 cm)
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Lacquer,Metal,Steel
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The shade has minor marks, some discolouration. The metal tube has some marks and scratches.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202214211stDibs: LU2947332739812

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Pierre Guariche

The architect Pierre Guariche was one of the leading modern furniture and lighting designers of postwar France. Guariche can, in some ways, be thought of as the French version of Charles Eames: with his lean and angular chairs and slender, sculptural table lamps, he helped introduce a new aesthetic to the country’s interiors — and he was an eager pioneer in the use of new industrial materials and production techniques that emerged in the 1950s.

Guariche studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris (the national design academy) under René Gabriel — a designer known for his quality, mass-produced furnishings, who served as a director of the postwar Ministry of Reconstruction. Two years after graduating in 1949, Guariche opened his own design firm, and he was soon creating pieces for numerous companies, including the lighting manufacturer Disderot.

Wood and metal were rationed in the years following the war and Guariche learned to do more with less. His chairs of the early 1950s include several designs with narrow, softly angular wooden frames; others, like the Tonneau chair, feature a single piece of molded plywood set atop metal legs. His lamps of the period are likely his best-known works. They include delicate compositions of slender steel tubes, and more flamboyant pieces such as the Kite lamp, with its curved metal reflector panel.

Always on the lookout for new materials, Guariche spent several years in the mid-1950s operating a firm making furniture in fiberglass and other plastics, along with Joseph André Motte and others. After 1957 — when Guariche was named head of design for the Belgian company Meurop and given a brief to create stylish, up-to-date chairs and cabinets — he began to look to America for ideas.

In the mid-1960s, Guariche produced several lines of deeply upholstered, rounded lounge chairs inspired by the Space Age look, and gave them names like Jupiter, Polaris and Luna. While Guariche always kept pace with his times, throughout his career he showed a consistent talent for producing elegant, eye-catching forms using a minimum of materials.

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