Bedside table by Pierre Guariche for Negroni, La Plagne, circa 1968

Bent plywood bedside table with a white laminate finish, designed by Pierre Guariche for the ski apartments in La Plagne in the late 1960s. Its U-shaped construction and veneered wood crossbar embody Guariche's emphasis on simple, modular, and affordable furniture, suitable for communal living spaces. This design reflects his architectural approach: functional, rational, and warm in its expression of materials. Origin: La Plagne. Manufacturer: Negroni, circa 1968. Bibliography: Pierre Guariche by Delphine Jacob & Lionel Blaisse, Éditions Norma, pp. 200-219.