$4,379
H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
Rare Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. A super
Aluminum, Iron
$8,484 / set
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Rare Pair of Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminium Chairs, 1950s, France
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of original Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chairs, dating from the 1950s
Aluminum, Iron
$21,895 / set
H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 6 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Aluminum, Iron
$22,736 / set
H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
Alumbium tulip chairs by Pierre Guariche steiner édition
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Série de cinq chaises tulipes par Pierre Guariche édition Steiner, vers 1954
Metal, Aluminum
$1,850
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Rare Yellow Fiberglass Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Dronten, NL
A exceptional example of mid-century French design, this rare tulip chair was created by Pierre
Steel
Set of Four Aluminium Tulip Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of four Tulip chairs designed by Pierre Guariche in 1954 for Steiner, France. Cast aluminium
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H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Guariche Tulip Chair, Cast Aluminum, Steiner Meubles, Paris, 1954
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pierre Guariche cast aluminium "Tulip" chair dating from the 1950s. With the metal being cast
Aluminum, Steel
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H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of four Pierre Guariche Tulip chairs for Steiner, France, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in London, GB
French designer Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) saw himself primarily as an architect, and there’s a
Aluminum
Pierre guariche Rare pair of tulip chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre guariche Rare pair of tulip chairs Cast aluminum and black lacquered metal Circa 1954 W
Metal, Aluminum
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H 28.5 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Tulip Chairs for Steiner, France, circa 1954
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast aluminum Tulip chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1954. Sculpted and curved cast
Aluminum
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H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1950s, Original Patina
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare Tulip chair in fiberglass, designed by Pierre Guariche and produced by Steiner in the 1950s
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Early Pierre Guariche Aluminium Tulip Chair For Steiner, France, 1950
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Early cast aluminium tulip chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1950. Original glides
Aluminum
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H 28.5 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cast aluminum Tulip chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1954. Sculpted and
Aluminum
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H 28.5 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Pierre Guariche Cast Aluminum Pair of Tulip Chairs for Steiner France circa 1954
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of rare cast aluminum Tulip chairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1954. Sculpted and
Aluminum
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H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
2er Set Pierre Guariche für Meurop „Crocus Ball Chair“ Tulip, Belgien 1960er
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Fantastisches 2er Set „Crocus Ball Chairs“ Drehsessel von Pierre Guariche für Meurop in blaunem
Aluminum
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H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Set of Three Aluminum "Tulipe" Tonneu Chairs by Pierre Guariche, France
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. A rare set of 3 original Pierre Guariche aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes
Aluminum, Iron
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H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Guariche Tulip Chair, Cast Aluminum, Steiner Meubles, Paris, 1954
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Hitchin, England
A Pierre Guariche cast aluminium "Tulip" chair dating from the 1950s. With the metal being cast
Aluminum, Steel
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H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Rare Set of 4 Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 4 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Aluminum, Iron
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H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Rare Set of 8 Pierre Guariche Tulip 'Tulipe' Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of 8 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Aluminum, Iron
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast aluminium "Tulip" chair by Pierre Guariche. Made in France, circa 1950s.
Aluminum, Iron
Rare aluminum Tulip chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The architect Pierre Guariche was one of the leading modern furniture and lighting designers of
Aluminum, Metal
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H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 19.49 in
Cast Aluminium Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France, 1954
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Stunning cast aluminum chairs by Pierre Guariche. Sculpted and curved aluminum seat with cut-out
Aluminum
Aluminium "Tulip" Chair, Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in lyon, FR
Aluminium "tulip" chair, Pierre Guariche Circa 1950. Cast aluminium shell and black tubular
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 4 Aluminium "Tulip" Chairs, Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 4 aluminium "tulip" chairs, Pierre Guariche Circa 1950. Cast aluminium shell and black
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 2 Aluminium "Tulip" Chairs, Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 2 aluminium "tulip" chairs, Pierre Guariche Circa 1950. Cast aluminium shell and black
Metal, Aluminum
Set of 6 Aluminum Tulip Chair , Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in lyon, FR
Set of 6 Aluminum tulip chair, Pierre Guariche Circa 1950. Cast aluminium shell and black tubular
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Six Pierre Guariche and Steiner Tulip Dining Chairs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) and Steiner six dining chairs, "Tulips" They bases are a tubular frame
Metal
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H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
Tulip Chair by Pierre Guariche in Fibreglass and Black Lacquered Metal
By Pierre Guariche
Located in lyon, FR
Tulip chair by Pierre Guariche in fibreglass and black lacquered metal. Year 50. Good condition
Metal
Set of Four Aluminium Tulip Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of four Tulip chairs designed by Pierre Guariche in 1954 for Steiner, France. Cast aluminium
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Monumental Georges Pelletier Ceramic Lamp with Pearl Detailing, 1970s, France
By Georges Pelletier
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Georges Pelletier ceramic lamp with pearl detailing, 1970s, France Incredible lamp with incredible details throughout. As shown in photos. Measures: 11 inches wide at th...
Ceramic
Single Tripod Hand Forged Side or Drinks Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single custom tripod hand-forged side or drinks table, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top with lip Dark bronze patina Perfect for drinks, side, end table Ready to ship from ou...
Iron
$25,088Sale Price|20% Off
W 118 in L 168 in
Art Deco Wool and Silk, Black and Cream, Persian Carpet, 10x14
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk, black and cream Persian carpet inspired by Art Deco traditions measures 10' x 14.' Simple and elegant, "Agora" utilizes contrasting black and cream tones to creat...
Wool, Silk
On Hold|$11,500 / set
H 34.75 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Brazilian Designer, Dining Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 dark-stained wood and beige yellow velvet dining room chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina present to wood. Vintage fabric in distressed cond...
Velvet, Wood
$11,841
H 59.06 in Dm 15.75 in
Paavo Tynell counter weight pendant light model A1983, Taito OY, circa 1940
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Extremly rare pendant light model A 1983 designed by Paavo Tynell in the 40's and produced by TAITO OY in the same time. The lamp has its original painting on shade, with a rounded l...
Aluminum, Brass
André Sornay Attribution, Console Table, Wood, France, 1930s
By Andre Sornay
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table attributed to André Sornay, France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 61.0"W x 16.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood
Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brass nightstands designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 22.25” H x 24” W x 16” D All items ship from High Point, ...
Brass
$1,882
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Tito Agnoli wall light with two adjustable diffusers by Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unique 1950s Wall Lamp with Two Diffusers Designed by Tito Agnoli for Oluce This rare wall lamp, crafted from chrome and painted metal, features two adjustable diffusers mounted on ...
Metal, Aluminum
Achille Castiglioni Teli Kd51/R light Flos - Italy 1970s
By Flos, Achille Castiglioni
Located in London, GB
Light is tempered and diffused by these rare pendants, an elegant contrast of primary modernist shapes and textured fabric. Achille Castiglioni (1918-2002) and his brother Pier Giaco...
Steel
Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A signature piece for Rupert Bevan, our elegant Art Deco Overmantel Mirror features a patinated brass angle frame with lightly antiqued mirror glass panels. Handcrafted in our Shrop...
Brass
$10,947
H 16.34 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Very Rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare Max Ingrand Model 2352 Coffee Table, produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1960s Brass, gold leaf and mirrored, tinted glass. In original condition with signs of use and ag...
Brass, Gold Leaf
$9,378Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...
Velvet, Beech
$11,255 / item
H 39.38 in W 102.37 in D 29.14 in
Hemp and Linen Upholstered Dining Room Bench, Custom made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The elegant Varenne dining bench is a wabi sabi option that seamlessly blends comfort with timeless yet minimalist design. This seating solution elevates any dining space with its ...
Linen, Hemp
$15,725 / set
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Pair Of Paavo Tynell "Starry Sky" Ceiling Lamps 9068 In Red, & White Idman 1950s
By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of beautiful Paavo Tynell mid size starry sky ceiling lamps in Red and white. Each has a two light source. The lamps are in very good condition and repainted in white and red....
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.
Find vintage Pierre Guariche furniture today on 1stDibs.
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.