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Lamp designed by Pierre Guariche for Disderot in the fifties 1013 model circular base in black lacquered metal, vertical arm in brass, round black metal lampshade Iconic model Switch...

Pierre Guariche Kite floor lamp in white for Sammode Studio. Designed by Pierre Guariche in 1958, this iconic floor lamp is newly pro...

Large Pierre Guariche 'G1' Floor Lamp for Sammode Studio in Chalk. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche in 1951, this iconic floor lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edit...

A rare, important French Mid-Century Modern floor / standing lamp attributed to Serge Mouille and/or Pierre Guariche, circa 1950. The piece is likely a prototype, not commercially pr...

This iconic model is known as the “Equilibrium” or “G2” Floor Lamp. The model is said to have been designed by Pierre Guariche in 1951. It is composed of a patinated lacquered metal ...

A Rare and Exceptional Pair of Hand Made Studio Craft Floor Lamps Attributed to Pierre Guariche, France circa 1947. Light, airy, minimal, poetic, timeless creations Additional Refer...

An iconic vintage floor lamp by notable French designer Pierre Guariche, model G2, designed in the mid-1950s for Disderot. This celebrated piece showcases Guariche’s visionary use of...

Pierre Guariche 'G21' floor lamp for Sammode Studio in white. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche in 1951, this iconic floor lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edition b...

Elegant, sleek pair of French Mid-Century Modern Style hand wrought iron floor lamps in the style of Pierre Guariche and Disderot. The standing lamps are delicately conceived in a Mi...

Pierre Guariche Kite floor lamp in black and white for Sammode Studio. Designed by Pierre Guariche in 1958, this iconic floor lamp is newly produced in...

Pierre Guariche 'G21' floor lamp for Sammode Studio in black. Originally designed by Pierre Guariche in 1951, this iconic floor lamp is newly produced in an authorized re-edition b...

Pierre Guariche is one of the most important designers of the French post-war period. Guariche is best known for the luminaires he designed, many of which feature details like hidden light sources, perforated metal surfaces and slender leg structures. With its clever construction, the “Kite” is a great example of the designer’s endless interest in technological innovation. Officially called model “G30”, this floor lamp was designed in the early 1950s. Guariche’s mid-century lights were created between 1951 and 1959, and are innovatively designed with a visible joy of experimentation. This is especially apparent in this model, featuring elements that may appear purely decorative, but on closer inspection turn out to be absolutely functional. The design is defined by the reflector, which also inspired the model’s nickname. Its white lacquered, perforated sheet metal reflector resembles a boat’s sail, and creates a filtered and soft light. This hidden illuminant and the glare-free light flow by means of the clever reflector provides atmospheric ambient light, while also giving the lamp a sculptural appearance. The light “sail...