Pierre Guariche's Director Desk, France circa 1955
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Designer
Rare Director desk by the ARP workshops: The Atelier de Recherche Plastique (ARP in short) was a collaborative project founded in 1954 by Joseph-André Motte, Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche with the purpose of designing affordable furniture for the masses, both technically and aesthetically innovative. This short-lived association of the three designers ended in 1957.
This model consists of a black lacquered tubular metal structure which accommodates a three-drawers box and a large tray, all in mahogany veneer.
Manufacturer: Les Huchers-Minvielle, circa 1955.
- Height 75 cm / 29 "
- Width 160 cm / 63 "
- Depth 70 cm / 27 3⁄4"
Category
- Year CIrca 1955
- Medium Metal, Mahogany Veneer
- Country France
- Condition Good original condition, new varnish on the tray
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