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Pierre Guariche "G1" Wall Lamp Edition Disderot, France 1950s

About the Item

Pierre Guariche's "G1" wall lamp is a quintessential piece of mid-century French design. The “G1” was originally designed by Guariche in 1951, and quickly became a marker of French 1950s design. Manufactured by Disderot in the early 1950s, this iconic lamp has left an indelible mark on the world of design outside of France as well. Pierre Guariche was a visionary French designer who rose to prominence during the post-war years. Born in 1926, Guariche was known for his forward-thinking approach to design, blending aesthetics with functionality. His "G1" wall lamp exemplifies this philosophy with its innovative, then never before seen structure. The design features a dark lacquered metal structure that plays with gravity; gracefully holding a counterweight pendulum, which is both a functional and the main artistic element of the design. On the other side of the counterweight, the lamp is crowned with a double lampshade in perforated and lacquered sheet metal. With its dual light sources, this model provides both direct and indirect lighting, enhanced by the perforated metal. The pierced holes running around the shades serve a decorative role as well. This versatility makes this artistic wall lamp an ideal choice for a variety of settings, from homes to offices. What truly sets this lamp apart is its balancing act; the straight brass rod is connected to the neck stemming from the backplate via a ball joint, making it adjustable in its position. The shades and the brass sphere on the other side teeters carefully to ensure stability while also creating a sense of artistic balance to the design. Guariche's use of materials and the juxtaposition of the dark metal structure with the warm brass and white lacquered inner shade accentuate the lamp's aesthetic appeal. Disderot, the renowned French manufacturer of lighting fixtures, collaborated with Pierre Guariche to produce the "G1" lamp. Disderot was known for its dedication to quality and craftsmanship, and this partnership brought Guariche's design to life with the utmost precision and attention to detail. The combination of Guariche's innovative design sensibilities and Disderot's manufacturing expertise resulted in a one-of-a-kind, iconic piece that has stood the test of time. This lamp remains a symbol of an era when design and functionality were intricately intertwined, making it a timeless icon of the 1950s. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina with some marks and discolouration. The shade and stem have been repainted. Dimensions: 17.32 in W x 62.99 in D (adjustable) x 41.73 in H 44 cm W x 160 cm D (adjustable) x 106 cm H

Creator:

Pierre Guariche (Designer),Disderot (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 63 in (160 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Metal

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: The shade and stem have been repainted. Wear consistent with age and use. The brass has a beautiful patina with some marks and discolouration.

Seller Location:

Utrecht, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 202317621stDibs: LU2947336676162

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Pierre Guariche

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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