PIERRE GUARICHE (1926-1995) Small "G10 bis" model sofa, varnished molded ash plywood armrest structure, black enameled tubular metal legs, "free-span" spring seat suspension, foam seat and back cushions, covered in gray fabric. Airborne nameplate under seat. Circa 1955 Height 77 cm - Width 140 cm - Depth 77 cm A small 'G10 bis' sofa in varnished ash moulded plywood, black enamelled tubular metal and fabric. Editor's plate. 30 1/4 x 55 1/8 x 30 1/4 in. BIBLIOGRAPHY : Catalog for the exhibition "Mobi-Boom l'explosion du design en France 1945-1975", Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, 2010, drawing of sofa reproduced on p. 130

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