$4,080 / item
H 26.3 in W 32.6 in D 45.2 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in Black
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' wall lamp for Sammode Studio in black. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,080 / item
H 26.3 in W 32.6 in D 45.2 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in Red
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' wall lamp for Sammode Studio in red. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,080 / item
H 26.3 in W 32.6 in D 45.2 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in White
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' wall lamp for Sammode Studio in white. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,080 / item
H 13.7 in W 53 in D 53 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in Green
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' wall lamp for Sammode Studio in green. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$4,080 / item
H 26.3 in W 32.6 in D 45.2 in
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Wall Lamp for Sammode Studio in Chalk
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' wall lamp for Sammode Studio in chalk. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in Red
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' floor lamp for Sammode studio in Red. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in Chalk
By Sammode, Pierre Guariche
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in Chalk. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in Green
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' floor lamp for Sammode Studio in green. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in Black
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' floor lamp for Sammode studio in black. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in White
By Pierre Guariche, Sammode
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' floor lamp for Sammode Studio in White. Originally designed by Pierre
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Pierre Guariche G1 Wall Lamp by Sammode
By Sammode
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The G1 wall mount lamp features an embossed metal lampshade accented with a white interior. It has
Brass
G1 Wall Light by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
G1 wall light by Pierre Guariche. Current production by Sammode Studio designed and manufactured in
Brass, Metal
$1,140Sale Price|25% Off
H 27.96 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 in
Armchair G1 de Pierre Guariche, Airborne 1950
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model G1 by Pierre Guariche - Airborne Edition - 50s. White metal structure (wear traces
Metal
Large G1 Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large G1 floor lamp by Pierre Guariche. Designed and manufactured in France. Enameled aluminum
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Pierre Guariche Small G1 Floor Lamp by Sammode
By Sammode
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The G1 floor lamp features an embossed metal lampshade with two light sources providing an
Metal
Pair of G1 Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Pair of G1 chairs by Pierre Guariche in original leather fabric with steel frame. The first series
Steel
Chair of G1 by Pierre Guariche - Airborne edition - 1953
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Chair of G1 by Pierre Guariche (1926 - 1995) Airborne edition - 1953 Exhibition Mobi Boom, le
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 13.59 in D 15.75 in
Pair of chairs G1 by Pierre Guariche - Airborne edition - 1953
By Pierre Guariche, Airborne International
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chairs G1 by Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) Airborne edition - 1953
Chrome, Steel
Pierre Guariche "G1" Wall Lamp Edition Disderot, France 1950s
By Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pierre Guariche's "G1" wall lamp is a quintessential piece of mid-century French design. The “G1
Metal, Brass
Leather Armchair G1 Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Rocking chair G1 designed by Pierre Guariche in the 50s. Seat in cognac leather, structure in
Steel
Vintage G1 rocking chair by Pierre Guariche, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century rocking chair model 'G1' designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. Camel leather
Leather
G1 Leather Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from France. Designed in the 1950s for Airborne
Steel
Pierre Guariche Large G1 Floor Lamp by Sammode
By Sammode
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The G1 floor lamp features an embossed metal lampshade with two light sources providing an
Metal
Leather G1 Rocking Chair by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare G1 leather rocking chair by Pierre Guariche from Farnce, designed in the 1950's for Airborne
Steel
Large G1 Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large G1 floor lamp by Pierre Guariche. Designed and manufactured in France. Enameled aluminum
Aluminum, Brass, Metal
Pierre Gauriche Pair of 'G1' Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Guariche for Airborne, lounge chairs model 'G1', lacquered steel, black leather, designed in
Metal
Pierre Guariche Floor Lamp G1 SP Disderot Edition 1951
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Floor lamp G1 SP of Pierre Guariche - Disderot edition 1951
Pierre Guariche for Airborne Pair of G1 Chairs, 1970s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This set of very special chairs has steel frame and original leather fabric. The chairs are of high quality and very comfortable for everyday use.
Steel
Sconce G1 by Pierre Guariche, Pierre Disderot Edition, 1951
By Pierre Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Sconce G1 by Pierre Guariche (1926-1995). Pierre Disderot edition, 1951.
Brass, Metal
Rare G1 Wall Lamp By Pierre Guariche, Original Model of 1952, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Rare G1 wall lamp by Pierre Guariche. Original model of 1952. Black laquered and perforated metal
Metal, Brass
Ceiling Lamp G1 PL by PIerre Guariche - Pierre Disderot Edition - 1951
By Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Ceiling lamp G1 PL - PIerre Guariche (1926-1995) - Pierre Disderot edition - 1951
Metal, Brass
Ceiling light G1 PL by Pierre Guariche - Pierre Disderot edition - 1951
By Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Ceiling light G1 PL by Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) - Pierre Disderot edition - 1951
Chrome, Aluminum
Ceiling light G1 PL by Pierre Guariche - Pierre Disderot edition - 1951
By Pierre Disderot, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Ceiling light G1 PL by Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) Pierre Disderot edition - 1951
Brass, Metal
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$8,983 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$995 / item
H 9 in W 5 in D 10 in
Petite Magari Adjustable Wall Lamp in Black, White & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Magari wall lamp or sconce is handmade to order by Blueprint Lighting. The shade has a swivel mechanism for rotation. This design is strongly influenced by both French and...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$16,603 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$8,656 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$906 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
LUread Spot Sconce 'S'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lumfardo LUread spot sconce with a push switch on the backplate. A sconce inspired as a contemporary take on classic midcentury lines. Can be wired for any region worldwide...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$5,144 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 5 Rotating Balanced Arms, All Brass and Natural Patina
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
After many requests of customization in all brass and patina of the orbitale chandelier I decided to go ahead with a separate listing. This all brass version is possible as the orbi...
Brass
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Adjustable Italian Swing Arm Sconce in Metal and Brass
Located in Culver City, CA
Adjustable with painted metal shade and brass hardware extending from black metal mounting plate. Modern era Italian design. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to or...
Metal, Brass
$5,144
H 17.7 in W 13.3 in D 48 in
Rare Cosack Louis Kalff Royal Telescope Articulating Wall Light, Germany, 1950s
By Louis Kalff, Cosack Leuchten
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully stylish and pleasing to the eye swing light, easy to wall mount. This rare design wall lamp from the midcentury era is by Louis Kalff and it was manufactured by Gebrüder...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$701 / item
H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Beige Modern Italian Wall Lights "Maxina" Vintage Design Moderne
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of modern Italian sconces "Maxina" in beige half moon shape made by our Italian craftsman in the style of Stilnovo's work. Wall plate and arm in solid brass, lampshade adjustabl...
Brass, Metal
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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