Model Mars Swivel Lounge Chairs by Guariche for Meurop, 1960, Set of 3

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Set of Three armchairs depicted the "Mars" Lounge Chairs a seminal piece of 1960s Space Age furniture designed by the … Read more Set of Three armchairs depicted the "Mars" Lounge Chairs a seminal piece of 1960s Space Age furniture designed by the legendary French modernist Pierre Guariche for the Belgian manufacturer Meurop. Introduced as part of the visionary "Starlook Ultralight" collection, the chair captures the era's fascination with cosmic shapes and futuristic living. Its organic, low-profile, spherical shell provides cocoon-like comfort while serving as a bold sculptural statement. Because true mid-century originals utilized early plastic and foam polymers, finding a "Mars" chair with pristine, uncracked original skai and a fully functional swivel mechanism is rare. Pristine vintage examples are highly coveted items in the European design market, celebrating the era when Pierre Guariche beautifully bridged the gap between functional mass production and high-concept avant-garde aesthetics. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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