Floor lamp designed by Pierre Guariche

Chromed and painted bronze pendant. Attributed to Pierre Guariche (1926-1995). France, CIRCA 1950.

Pair of black painted iron floor lamps with blue glass ceiling lights, designed by Edouard Schenck (1874-1959), Manufactured by Muller Freres Glass (1858-1959). Signature Muller Frer...

Single standing lamp designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Wood with inlays and cloth shade, the lamp has the original switch. France, CIRCA 1920.

Table lamp with a design of a heron made of iron with a marble base, holding a glass lampshade with its beak. Made by Muller Freres Glass (1858-1959). Signature Muller Fres Luneville...

Light blue glazed ceramic lamp made by Saint Clement. Signed S´Clement, France, 712, 0. France, CIRCA 1930.

Pair of standing lamps with adjustable height by COMTE. The lamp has a mechanism to adjust the heights as well to change the direction of the sh...

Rare Pierre Guariche "Cerf Volant" floor lamp model G30. France, 1951. Black lacquered metal feet, brass stem, black and white re-lacquered small metal shade, brass fixings. Bibli...

The G21 reading lamp is the perfect source of precise, intimate accent lighting. Available with a black/white or white/white lampshade and in a slightly perforated version, this mode...

Large G1 floor lamp by Pierre Guariche. Designed and manufactured in France. Enameled aluminum, metal, brass. Wired for U.S. standards. This is a current production of the magisteria...

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...

Striking, angular, sculptural piece Multi-purpose functioning as a lamp, sidetable, shelf and magazine rack. Dramatic red and black colouring. Black powder sprayed angular metal framework. Red and black tile tray...

midcentury French (1950s) brass floor lamp with a torchere fixture encased in a conical mint green enameled metal shade, and topped with a hanging brass dome. (Pierre Guariche).