PIERRE GUARICHE (1926-1995) Cerf-volant" floor lamp, black-lacquered metal bulb cover, supported by two polished brass arms, outside and reflector in cream-lacquered perforated sheet metal, V-shaped base formed by a black-lacquered metal strip. Edition Disderot. Height 151 cm - Width 36 cm A 'Cerf volant' floor lamp in black lacquered metal, polished brass and lacquered perforated sheet. Edited by Disderot. H. 59 1/2 in. - W. 14 1/8 in. BIBLIOGRAPHY : Patrick Favardin, "Les Décorateurs des années 50", Norma, Paris, 2002, p. 271 Charlotte and Peter Fiell, "1,000 Lights", Taschen, 2006, p. 285

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