1950s Pierre Guariche Model G20 Ceiling Lamp for Disderot.
A quintessentially 1950s French design executed in perforated black painted metal with attractively patinated brass hardware and white painted ceiling plate. A highly functional and sculptural flush mount of attractive scale and incomparable refinement. Unmarked.
Price is per item. 3 lamps available.
Ref: Literature "Pierre Guariche" by Delphine Jacob, Lionel Blaisse, and Aurélien Jeauneau, Editions Norma, Paris, 2020, pp. 58-49, 335.
Each lamp accommodates 2x 60w max equivalent standard medium base (e26) LED bulbs (LED only, not included). Professionally rewired for US electrical and for mounting over standard US j-box. Newly fabricated opaline glass diffusers. Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us for more information.
Some age-appropriate scuffs, dings, nicks, losses and wear as largely shown and noted only for accuracy. Note that diffuser has been replaced with newly fabricated glass. Please note that only one representative example appears in the photos. Some variation between lamps, but all lamps in comparably good condition and present well as a set. More images available upon request.
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1950s Pierre Guariche 'G20' Wall or Ceiling Light
Additional Info
CREATOR: Disderot (Maker), Pierre Guariche (Designer)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Brass, Metal, Opaline Glass, Paint
PLACE OF ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1950-1959
CONDITION: Good.Rewired. Replacements made: Newly fabricated replacement glass diffusers added. Wear consistent with age and use. See description for details.