Coffee Table attributed to Pierre Guariche for Airborne, 1960

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Pierre guariche, metal coffee table for airborne, circa 1960.

black lacquered metal base with a perforated black lacquered metal magazine … Read more Pierre guariche, metal coffee table for airborne, circa 1960.

black lacquered metal base with a perforated black lacquered metal magazine rack. The top is made of thick transparent glass, and the middle is made of black glass (in very good condition, no chips or scratches from use). The spacers and screws are made of brass. All in a very good condition.

produced 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 on structure and transparencies, with the base on one side curved, incorporating a highly functional magazine rack. Delicate and fluid forms, noble materials and craftsmanship, this multitude of refined elements immerse us in the world of sophisticated design.

in very good overall condition, with scratches from use, and a patina of age on the metal. Missing a screw on the lower shelf, but this in no way affects its stability and solidity.
89 x 44.5 x 45.5 cm
clean, fast, and careful delivery.

a little history:
pierre guariche (1926-1995) was part of the avant-garde of mid-century french designers. Graduating in 1949 from the école nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in paris, he later interned in marcel gascoin's studio. This encounter would be decisive for the young pierre guariche; it helped guide him toward demanding, intelligent, yet always accessible creations. 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 for the company meurop, a sort of belgian prisunic. His creations, furniture, and lighting are published by galerie mai, as well as airborne, disderot, meubles tv, huchers-minvielle, luminalite, and steiner. In 1965, he received the rené gabriel prize. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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