Bedside table by Pierre Guariche, Negroni edition, circa 1968

A U-shaped bedside table made of bent plywood, designed by Pierre Guariche for the La Plagne ski resorts in the late 1960s. Covered in white laminate and connected by a veneered wood crossbar, the piece reflects Guariche's pursuit of pure, rational, and easily produced furniture. Designed for small spaces, it combines modernist aesthetics and functionality, in keeping with the designer's holistic approach to interior architecture. Origin: La Plagne, Savoie. Manufacturer: Negroni, circa 1968. Bibliography: Pierre Guariche, Jacob & Blaisse, Norma Editions, pp. 200-219.