Rating and value of Pierre Guariche's lighting fixtures, furniture and armchairs

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Pierre Guariche and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work, we will guide you towards the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price.

Rating and value of the artist

With his success thanks to his innovative vision of architecture, and his conceptual talent, Pierre Guariche established himself from his lifetime as a sure value on the art market. In recent years, the artist's reputation has continued to grow. Present on the French and American markets, Ghariche's furniture is among his most sought-after works. In 2023, his chaise longue, Vallée Blanche - lounge chair, sold for €61,440 while it was estimated at between €37,810 and €56,710, almost twice the low estimate.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's style and technique

An outstanding decorator, Guariche creates his own style. His furniture is characterized by straight lines, light colors and total purity. His products include sofas, armchairs, tables and lighting fixtures.

He is particularly renowned for his clean, minimalist lighting fixtures.

The life of Pierre Guariche    

Pierre Guariche is a French interior designer and decorator born in 1926.

Born in Bois-Colombes, he graduated from ENSAD, where he was trained by René Gabriel, then François Gascoin.

He participated in the Atelier de Recherches Plastiques from 1953 to 1957. At the same time, he created various lighting fixtures and furniture, including his Cerf-Volant luminaire. He responded to numerous requests, including the Créteil Court, the Prefecture and the Essonne General Council.

His work quickly became a great success, receiving numerous commissions and selling his furniture through publishers. Today, there is no studio with a monopoly on the marketing of his work.

He died in 1995, aged 69, in Bandol.

Pierre Guariche's imprint on his period

Pierre Guariche is not a well-known 20th-century designer in France, yet he is highly regarded by collectors of design and contemporary furniture for the sobriety and elegance of his furniture.

Today, his stock is rising on the auction market, as furniture enthusiasts increasingly seek out this style and period, and use this privileged route to procure furniture that is no longer marketed by a publisher.

His signature

Pierre Guariche's works are not signed. To be sure of the originality of your property, it is largely  preferable to have it appraised.

Expertise your property

If you own a work by Pierre Guariche, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and licensed auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each object.