ligne-roset.comImage source: Pierre Guariche
© The respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Designer
Pierre Guariche
Pierre Guariche was born in 1926. He graduated in 1949 from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. Afterwards he joined Marcel Gascoin's studio, and his first designs were shown at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the…
Biography
Background
Pierre Guariche was born in 1926. He graduated in 1949 from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. Afterwards he joined Marcel Gascoin's studio, and his first designs were shown at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the Salon des Arts Ménagers.
Signature Style
He gave a personal, innovative touch to design by combining aestheticism and series production. His aim was to meet the requirements of his era through series production techniques.
Notable Works
The Tonneau chair (1953 and 1954), the Tulipe chair (1956) and the Président desk (1961) have become legendary pieces. His Ligne Roset creations include the G13 am and G13 m suspended lights, the G21 floor lamp with white or black shade, the G24 and G50 table lamps, the G30 floor lamp, the G54 reading lamp and the G25 wall light, as well as the G10, Monaco, Breda and Jupiter seating.
Legacy
He became Artistic Director of the furniture manufacturer Meurop in 1957, and later taught students at the Ecole Supérieure d'Architecture de Tournai and in Paris.
Specifying pieces from Pierre Guariche for your design project?
INTEBEE is the FF&E specification platform for interior designers: spec sheets, finishes, floor plans and client-ready PDFs in one place.
Products
G13 am Suspended ceiling light
G13 am pendant by Pierre Guariche: perforated steel cylinder with a pressed-glass Fresnel lens
G50 Table lamp
G50 table lamp by Pierre Guariche: white PMMA diffuser, brass legs, black perforated steel sides
G21 Floor standard lamp
G21 floor lamp by Pierre Guariche, 1951: white metal shade on a brushed brass stem and steel base
