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Coffee table by Pierre Guariche for Airborne 1960
€440
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Laon, FranceOn Whoppah since June 2024 • 41 sales
Product description
Pierre Guariche, metal coffee table for Airborne, circa 1960.
Black lacquered metal base with perforated black lacquered metal magazine holder. Double top, top in thick transparent glass, middle top in black glass (in very good condition, no chips, scratches from use). Brass spacers and screws. All in very good condition.
Published by Airborne in the 1960s, this magnificent table by Pierre Guariche is a fine example of the dynamism and finesse of mid-20th-century French design. The table plays with structure and transparency, and the base of one side is curved, integrating a highly functional magazine rack. Delicate, flowing forms, noble materials and craftsmanship, this multitude of refined elements plunges us into the world of demanding design.
In very good condition, scratches from use, patina of age on metal.
89 x 44.5 x 45.5 cm
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A little history:
Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) belonged to the avant-garde of mid-century French designers. After graduating from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1949, he worked as a trainee in Marcel Gascoin's studio. This encounter was to prove decisive for the young Pierre Guariche, helping to steer him towards demanding, intelligent yet accessible designs. In 1953, he founded the revolutionary ARP -Atelier de Recherche Plastique- with Michel Mortier and Joseph-André Motte. In 1957, he became head of the furniture department at Meurop, a sort of Belgian Prisunic. His furniture and lighting designs are published by Galerie MAI, Airborne, Disderot, Meubles TV, Huchers-Minvielle, Luminalite and Steiner. In 1965, he was awarded the Prix René Gabriel.
Used scratches on the trays, patina of age on the metal. The lower tray is missing a screw, but this does not affect its stability and solidity.
Used scratches on the trays, patina of age on the metal. The lower tray is missing a screw, but this does not affect its stability and solidity.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, Black, TransparentMaterialMetal, Brass, GlassNumber of items1BrandAirborneHeight45 cmWidth89 cmDepth44 cmSigns of usageStains, Rust
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Laon, FranceOn Whoppah since June 2024 • 41 sales