Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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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Creator: Pierre Guariche
Crocus Ball Chair in dark green teddy by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium
By Pierre Guariche
Located in amstelveen, NL
Crocus ball swivel armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. Upholstered in its original dark green teddy velvet fabric. Molded shell on an aluminum base. ...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Velvet
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Cut Steel
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 Armchairs
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Leather
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 Armchairs
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Metal
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 Armchairs
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Fabric
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.
Pair of armchairs model Conseil by Pierre Guariche production Meurop Belgium 1960 .These pair of armchairs ar...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Steel
"Rio" Armchair by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, Belgium, 1950s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Beautiful design by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, this "Rio" armchair features a black-colored tubular metal structure, accentuated with Oakwood elbow rests. A seat and backrest padded...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 Bis armchairs, Airborne ed., 1953
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 Bis armchairs, Airborne ed., 1953
Ash wood molded plywood, lacquered steel tube and fabric
Height 76 × Width 83 × Depth 78 cm
Literature:...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 armchairs, Airborne ed., 1955
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995), pair of G10 armchairs, Airborne ed., 1955
Metal lacquered tube, foam and fabric
Height 76 (height seat 45) × Width 77 × Depth 75 cm
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pierre Guariche was born in 1926, son of a family of Parisian goldsmiths. He studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, where he was taught by René Gabriel. He graduated in the Spring of 1949. He became a member of the Union des artistes modernes (UAM). He joined the studio of another of his teachers, Marcel Gascoin. He began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Ménagers and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.[1] In the period after World War II (1939–1945) there was increased interest in using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture. Manufacturers of materials such as formica, plywood, aluminum, and steel sponsored the salons of the Société des artistes décorateurs. Designers who exhibited their experimental work at the salons in this period included Guariche, René-Jean Caillette, Joseph-André Motte, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq
Beautiful pair of SK660...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Pair of SK660 Armchairs by Pierre Guariche with Footstools, 1953
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of SK660 armchairs with 2 Footstools designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by the French company Steiner, 1953.
Tubular black lacquered metal feet and woode...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Pierre Guariche "Courchevel" Lounge Chair for Sièges Témoins, 1959
By Pierre Guariche, Sièges Témoins
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful lounge chair designed by French designer Pierre Guariche.
Model "Courchevel" manufactured by Sièges Témoins. France, circa 1959.
Steel chromed frame.
Very good condition.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Steel
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 Armchairs
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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 Armchairs
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Fabric
Pierre Guariche G10 armchairs for Airborne
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LYON, FR
Pair of armchairs model G10 by Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) for the publisher Airborne in the 1950s.
Complete restoration by our upholsterer partner, a specialist in 20th-century fur...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Steel
"Robert" Lounge Set Designed by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A "Robert" armchair, fireside chair and footstool designed by Pierre Guariche and produced in the 1960s by Meurop.
Formed of tubular metal and the armchair featuring wooden arms, th...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Steel
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 Armchairs
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Fabric, Teak
Pair of Pierre Guariche SK640 Armchairs for Steiner, 1950s
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Excellent pair of the French designer Pierre Guariche SK640 armchairs for Steiner. Circa 1950s.
Solid ash wood and red velvet upholstery.
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1950s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Upholstery, Ash
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 Armchairs
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Velvet, Glass, Teak
Mid-20th SK660 Armchair by Pierre Guariche in New Bouclé Upholstery France, 1953
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Almelo, NL
SK660 armchair designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by the French company Steiner, 1953 Tubular black lacquered metal feet and wooden frame foam-filled and reupholstered with...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Bouclé
"Robert" Fireside Chair by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A "Robert" Fireside chair designed by Pierre Guariche and produced in the 1960s by Meurop.
Formed of tubular metal and reupholstered in decorative waves of fake fur that is a perf...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Steel
Pierre Guariche Armchairs by Meurop, 10 Pcs
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Voorburg, NL
Fantastic and unique set of ten midcentury easy chairs produced by the Belgium manufacturer Meurop and designed by the French designer Pierre Guariche in the 1960s. Chairs in origina...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Steel
Pair of SK 660 Armchairs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, 1953
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs model SK 660 designed in 1953 by Pierre Guariche for Steiner, France. Structure in black lacquered metal and upholstered in original tan leather.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Troika Slipper Chair by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Troika chair designed by Pierre Guariche in the 1960's for Airborne
Chair in original condition, red wool fabric upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
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 Armchairs
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Brass, Steel
Pair of SK660 Armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Steiner Edition, 1953
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995)
Pair of SK660 armchairs.
Upholstered in Panama wool fabric by Bisson Bruneel.
Seat entirely redone (straps, foams, fabric), black lacquered metal bas...
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1950s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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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 Armchairs
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Faux Leather
Mid-Century Upholstered Metal Armchair by Pierre Guariche, France, c. 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York City, NY
Mid-Century Upholstered Metal Armchair in the Manner of Prouve, France, c. 1950s
Sleek design consists of a clean tubular metal frame, handsome wooden armrests, and brand new upho...
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1950s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
Pair of Slipper Chairs "Courchevel" by Pierre Guariche, France, 1959
By Les Huchers-Minvielle 1, Pierre Guariche
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of slipper chairs "Courchevel" by Pierre Guariche, France
Model created in 1959 for Huchers Minvielle editions
Similar model reproduced in the book "Pierre Guariche" by Jacob-...
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1950s French Vintage Pierre Guariche Armchairs
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Metal
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 Armchairs
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Wood
Pierre Guariche armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Pierre Guariche armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Guariche armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Pierre Guariche were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Maison Jansen, Ligne Roset, and Joseph-André Motte. Prices for Pierre Guariche armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,016 and can go as high as $38,415, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,454.
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