Model 641 Chair by Pierre Guariche, Joseph-André Motte and Michel Mortier, 1950s

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Vintage Design

In very good condition, recently covered with a nubuck type tissue
Arp armchair (plastic research workshop), association of Pierre Guariche, Joseph-André Motte and Michel Mortier, circa 1950. Model 641 (designed in 1955), in perfect condition, covered with a pearl gray Alcantara tissue.

Steiner ARP (plastic research workshop) founded in 1954 by Pierre Guariche, Michel Mortier and Joseph-André Motte is the meeting of three friends and young designers. The three designers, during the group's foundation, wished to shake up the codes of classicism by drawing new forms in order to create more accessible furniture. Major parts of the 20th century come from this new and fruitful association. We are thinking in particular of the series of storage furniture for the editor Minvielle or even the armchairs for Steiner. Joseph-André Motte and Michel Mortier are both from training in applied arts, Pierre Guariche is graduated from the decorative arts. All three met when they worked within the agency of designer Marcel Gascoin. In 1954, they participated in the Household Arts Fair and realized that they had the common desire to found an association, notably with the aim of creating a series of furniture desired by the editor Charles Minvielle. The three designers receive numerous prizes at the end of the competition organized by the Technical Center of Wood. The principle was to design practical furniture easily finding their place in small areas. The plastic research workshop ended in 1957.

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Creator	ARP
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Design Classics
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Reupholstered, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	KMQ-1649276
Materials	Wood, Fabric
Color	Grey
Width	56 cm 22.0 inch
Depth	85 cm 33.5 inch
Height	88 cm 34.6 inch
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Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
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Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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