Tonneau chair by Pierre Guariche, Steiner, 1953
REF: 7992
Tonneau chair by Pierre Guariche, Steiner, 1953
REF: 7992
<en> Tonneau chair designed by Pierre Guariche in the late 1950s, produced by Steiner.
The molded plywood seat forms a curved shell with a distinctive lumbar opening, a defining feature of the model. It stands on a slender black lacquered tubular metal base. The original seat cushion enhances comfort while preserving the purity of the design.
A key model in Pierre Guariche's 1950s work, it reflects his research into ergonomic seating, combining industrial techniques with soft, organic lines.
Manufacturer: Steiner, France, circa 1955.
Bibliography: Steiner et l'aventure du design, Patrick Favardin, Norma Editions, 2007, similar model pp. 54-55.
- Height 76 cm / 30"
- Width 49 cm / 19 1⁄2"
- Depth 42 cm / 16 "
Category
- Year Circa 1955
- Medium Molded plywood, lacquered metal, fabric
- Country France
- Condition Good vintage condition, some lacks
