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Pierre Guariche G2 balancier brass metal floor lamp 1951
€12,000
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Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 2 sales
Product description
The floor lamp model G2, also known as "Equilibrium", is an iconic creation by Pierre Guariche dating back to 1951 and produced by Disderot. Its ingenious design is based on a metal foot supporting a brass arm. At one end lies a spherical counterweight, while at the other end rests a diabolo lampshade, held by a circular brass fixing ring. The diabolo shape offers particular luminous efficiency, heightened by the contrast between the white lacquered base and the brass elements, as well as by the contrasts in form between the spherical elements and the straight lines of this piece's design. The two lampshades have been replaced, based on the original ones.
Pierre Guariche (1926 - 1995) was a French furniture designer. His work is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and functionality, reflecting the principles of modernism. His collaborations with renowned brands such as Steiner and Meurop gave birth to iconic pieces of modern design, such as the "Tonneau" chair and the "Tulipe" chair. Guariche also left his mark on the history of lighting design with innovative creations, now perpetuated by the French manufacturer Sammode.
Literature: Pierre Guariche, L. Blaisse et al., Norma edition, 2020, pages 43 and 45 ; FAVARDIN Patrick, Les Décorateurs des années 50, Edition Norma, Paris, 2002, page 214 ; The Complete Designers' Lights (1950-1990), C. & D. Krzentowski, JRP Ringier, 2012, page 32 ; Mobilier et Décoration, January 1953, similar model in an advertisement for the Pierre Disderot light fixtures.
Wear consistent with age and use
Wear consistent with age and use
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGold, WhiteMaterialBrassNumber of items1Height178 cmWidth34 cmDepth86 cm
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Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FranceOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 2 sales