Pierre Guariche Furniture
French, 1926-1995
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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Period: 1960s
Creator: Pierre Guariche
Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs in Red
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Guariche for Meurop, set of six 'Coquillage' dining chairs, lacquered steel, red propylene, France, 1960s.
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), a multi-talented French designer, int...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Mid Century Sofa Or Chairs ‘Caracas’ By Pierre Guariche For Meurop Vintage Retro
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Sofa or Chairs "Caracas" by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
The “Caracas" model is modular and the arms can be removed to create armchairs or a sofa, designed by...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Chrome
Meurop Crocus Ball Chair, New Upholstered with High-End Fabric by Dedar, Italy
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Rijssen, NL
Timeless crocus ball armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967.
The chair is reupholsered in a soft wool bouclé fabric by Dedar...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Luna Ball side chair by Pierre Guariche, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels , BE
Luna Ball side chair by Pierre Guariche, 1960's
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Leather
Fauteuil Polaris de Pierre Guariche orange par Meurop Belgique 1960 Vintage
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Fauteuil "Polaris" de Pierre Guariche fabriqué par la société Meurop en Belgique .En 1967, Meurop présente deux nouveaux sièges dans les journaux : Polaris et Luna. Ils font fait par...
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1960s Belgian Space Age Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Fabric
Pair of French Stools by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in MADRID, ES
Pair of french leather stools, 1960s, designed by Pierre Guariche.
About the designer:
A visionary designer, he brought a functionalist dimension to furniture without ever forgettin...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Iron
Pair Conseil Red Armchairs by Pierre Guariche Meurop Belgium 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair Conseil Red Armchairs by Pierre Guariche from Meurop Belgium 1960s.
Coppia di poltrone modello Conseil di Pierre Guariche produzione Meurop Belgio 1960 .Queste coppia di poltron...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Table basse Aquilon de Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Guariche
Aquilon Low Table, 1960
Formica, teak, glass
13.78 H x 27.56 x 27.56 inches
35 H x 70 x 70 cm
Edition Les Huchers-Minvielle
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Mid Century Model "PG" Side Table's by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ely, GB
A Pair of Mid Century Vintage Low Model "PG" Side Table's by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1964.
The black steel frames and the veneer tops are in good vintage condition, with only a ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Vintage "Junior" desk by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1962.
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Iconic "Junior" desk model by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
Produced between 1962 and 1967, this particular piece dates back to approximately 1962.
It features a black lacquered me...
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1960s European Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Pierre Guariche for Burov 'Monaco' Sofa in Red Velvet and Mahogany
By Pierre Guariche, Burov
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Guariche for Burov, 'Monaco' sofa, velvet, stained mahogany, France, circa 1960
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), a multi-talented French designer, interior decorator, and architect left an indelible mark on the world of design. His notable contributions include his pioneering work in residential lighting design for Pierre Disderot during the 1950s, which cemented his position as a master of the Craft. However, Guariche's talents extended beyond lighting, as he also made significant innovations in the fields of furniture design and architecture. This design is part of the 'Monaco' series and features pure, sleek forms. The corpus is executed in a delicate, velvet red upholstery. The base is composed of an elongated X-shaped frame executed in mahogany. Truly, a quintessential example of French midcentury...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of G 10 armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Editions Airborne, France, circa 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of G 10 armchairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, recently upholstered in Bergamo woollen fabric by Bisson Bruneel.
Seat entirely redone (straps, foam, fabric), black lacquered...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Steiner SK640 lounge chair by Pierre Guariche
By Hugues Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This SK 640 Easy Chair is in excellent condition. The armchair was newly upholstered and covered with a high-quality light ivory velvet fabric. The wooden frames in dark wood harmoni...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Fabric
Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 2 Aquilon teak armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
Rare Aquilon furniture by Pierre Guariche
Pierre Guariche (1926 - 1995) is one of the legendary French designers of the 1950s, who left his mark on his era with purely aesthetic, functional and accessible pieces. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts décoratifs, he published his first designs on his own, including the famous Rotaflex lamp, which he exhibited at the Salon des Arts ménagers and then at the Salon des Artistes décorateurs. It was a great success with the public, and soon attracted the interest of publishers. Pierre Guariche went on to create furniture, lighting and decorative objects for Airborne, Pierre Disderot and Steiner. In 1954, he also joined forces with decorators Michel Mortier and Joseph-André Motte, with whom he founded the Atelier de recherche plastique. ARP went on to create furniture for Charles Minvielle's living room, dining room and bedroom. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian furniture company Meurop, he gradually turned to interior design. In 1965, he was awarded the Prix René Gabriel. Pierre Guariche's original creations have become iconic pieces such as the Amsterdam chair...
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1960s European Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Pair of Sconces Brass and Acrylic Pierre Guariche Lights, French Mid-20thCentury
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconces black and red holders with golden chrome pair of lights.
Wall Lights by Pierre Guariche famous French interior designer of the second part of the 20th century.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Brass
Aquilon Teak Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Aquilon teak coffee table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
Rare Aquilon furniture by Pierre Guariche
Pierre Guariche (1926 - 1995) is one of the legendary French designers of the 1950s, who left his mark on his era with purely aesthetic, functional and accessible pieces. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts décoratifs, he published his first designs on his own, including the famous Rotaflex lamp, which he exhibited at the Salon des Arts ménagers and then at the Salon des Artistes décorateurs. It was a great success with the public, and soon attracted the interest of publishers. Pierre Guariche went on to create furniture, lighting and decorative objects for Airborne, Pierre Disderot and Steiner. In 1954, he also joined forces with decorators Michel Mortier and Joseph-André Motte, with whom he founded the Atelier de recherche plastique. ARP went on to create furniture for Charles Minvielle's living room, dining room and bedroom. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian furniture company Meurop, he gradually turned to interior design. In 1965, he was awarded the Prix René Gabriel. Pierre Guariche's original creations have become iconic pieces such as the Amsterdam chair...
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1960s European Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Rare Aquilon Lounge Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Les Huchers-Minvielle 1, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, ultra suede upholstery. Produced by Les Huchers-Minvielle, France. A fantastic low chair that Guariche used in a number of his private commissions.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Suede, Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 2 Aquilon Teak Side Table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of 2 Aquilon teak side table by Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle, 1960
Rare Aquilon furniture by Pierre Guariche
Pierre Guariche (1926 - 1995) is one of the legendary French designers of the 1950s, who left his mark on his era with purely aesthetic, functional and accessible pieces. A graduate of the École nationale supérieure des Arts décoratifs, he published his first designs on his own, including the famous Rotaflex lamp, which he exhibited at the Salon des Arts ménagers and then at the Salon des Artistes décorateurs. It was a great success with the public, and soon attracted the interest of publishers. Pierre Guariche went on to create furniture, lighting and decorative objects for Airborne, Pierre Disderot and Steiner. In 1954, he also joined forces with decorators Michel Mortier and Joseph-André Motte, with whom he founded the Atelier de recherche plastique. ARP went on to create furniture for Charles Minvielle's living room, dining room and bedroom. At the end of the 1950s, as artistic director of the Belgian furniture company Meurop, he gradually turned to interior design. In 1965, he was awarded the Prix René Gabriel. Pierre Guariche's original creations have become iconic pieces such as the Amsterdam chair...
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1960s European Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Lounge / Arm Chairs France Export
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Lounge / Arm Chairs France Export
French modern lounge chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Free-Spa...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Polaris Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of midcentury swivel chairs model 'Polaris' designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
The chairs have a metal base with the intact original plastic cover and a with leatherette...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Faux Leather
Pierre Guariche Dining Table, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre Guariche dining table.
Minvielle Edition.
Materials: Teak and steel.
circa 1960.
Stamped
Dimensions open : L 162 x W110 x H 73 cm.
Dimensions closed : Ø110 x 73 cm.
Blackened steel, steel and brass legs.
Price : 1100€ for the table.
Rare round table...
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1960s Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Wood
French Mahogany Pegase Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Baumann, 1960s, Set of 4
By Pierre Guariche, Baumann France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Designed by Pierre Guariche
- Manufactured by Baumann in Firminy, Loire, France
- Dates from the 1960s
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1960s Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Oak
Couple of Chairs Designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Pierre Guariche
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of chairs, design by Pierre Guariche, published by Meurop in the 60s, from the series called "Robert". Frame in black lacquered metal tubing, refurbished to new condition, seats...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Set of Furniture by Pierre Guariche, Low Table, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side Tables
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Furniture by Pierre Guariche, Low Table, 2 Armchairs and 2 Side Tables. 1960
Rare set of Aquilon furniture by Pierre Guariche, low table, pair of armchairs and pair...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Velvet, Glass, Teak
Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche, French Design, 1961
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LYON, FR
Pierre Guariche
Coffee table tgr02
Huchers Minvielle edition
1961
Rare coffee table in chromed metal and teak veneer in very good condition. Some minor age-related veneer flaws...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Pair, Pierre Guariche French Black Benches Steel & Distressed Faux Leather 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Guariche French black benches or stools in steel & distressed faux leather 1960 designed.
Hand stitched Faux Leather with rivets decoration.
In all original distress...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Pierre Guariche Dining Chair for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Mid-century dining chairs designed by French designer Pierre Guariche for Belgian furniture maker Meurop in 1960s.
Upholstery and black painted metal legs...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Black Pierre Guariche Chair 1960s for Meurop
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage mid-century chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium. Enameled black tubular steel frame with original black vinyl upholstery in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 40W x 8...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Pierre Guariche SK660 Armchairs in Cream Bouclé, France 1960’s
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
Editions Steiner. Black lacquered feet.
Freshly reupholstered in crème white bouclé by Bisson Bruneel.
Brass necks at the junction of armrests and back.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Guariche for Meurop, set of six chairs in yellow and blue plastic, model 'Coquillage', Belgium, 1960s.
These chairs were designer by Pierre Guariche for Meurop and titled 'Coquillage'. The playful lines of the seat shell work...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Fine Pair of Adjustable Trelax Chairs by Pierre Guariche, France, 1961
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Brussels, BE
Recovered in yellow velvet.
Design by P.Guariche for Meurop in 1961.
Litt.: Pierre Guariche by D.Jacob- L; Blaisse-A. Jeauneau. (Norma Editions) page 171.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Pair of Pierre Guariche Style Flush Mount
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of flush mount in the style of Pierre Guariche. Two-light per flush mount, 60 watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Iron
Dining Chair for Meurop by Pierre Guariche
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
1960s / Belgium
Size W410 D480 H820 SH460 mm
Dining chair designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by Meurop. The seating has been reupholstered.
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1960s Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
Dining Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This mid-century dining chairs were designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in Belgium, circa the 1960's. They feature black tubular metal fr...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
"Jupiter" Armchair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, France, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model "Jupiter" by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, France, 1966.
Ready to be reupholstered.
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Faux Leather
Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pierre Guariche (1926–1995)
Rare sofa bed
Manufactured by Airbone
France, 1960s
Steel, upholstery
Measurements:
216 cm x 83 cm x 80 H cm
85.04...
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1960s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Steel
1960s Pair of Stamped Pierre Guariche Daybeds
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of original daybeds wood frame with iron legs stamped Pierre Guariche.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Iron
‘Jupiter’ Lounge Chair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Beerse, VAN
1960s 'Jupiter' lounge chair designed by Pierre Guariche for the Belgian manufacturer Meurop.
This chair was designed for the 'Starlook Ultralight' series, designed between 1965 and...
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1960s Belgian Space Age Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Faux Leather, Plastic
Set of 4 Model ‘CM’ Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Beerse, VAN
Set of 4 model ‘CM’ chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop.
The chairs are still in full original, and véry good condition. They only have some signs of wear on the black met...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
Guarich for Meurop set of Six Stacking Chairs,
Red, Blue and Black,
1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of six stackable chairs for the dining room, in a lovely Belgian design. They have a black lacquered metal structure and plastic seats and backs two in red and two in black and...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Furniture
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Metal
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Pierre Guariche furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Guariche furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 137 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 45 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Pierre Guariche were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Charles Dudouyt, Ligne Roset, and Maison Charles. Prices for Pierre Guariche furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $362 and can go as high as $38,415, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,529.
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