Bunk Bed By Pierre Guariche, Negroni Edition, Circa 1968

A bunk bed designed by Pierre Guariche in the late 1960s as part of the interior designs he developed for the apartments at the La Plagne resort.Crafted from plywood and white laminate, accented by exposed wood edges and elements, the unit forms a truly compact structure incorporating two bunk beds. Here, Guariche makes use of vertical space to maximize floor area, a central principle of the modular furniture he designed for the compact living spaces of mountain resorts.

The set is particularly comprehensive: it includes the bunk bed, its ladder, storage units at the foot of the bed, and two illuminated nightstands, as well as two cushions and the original blankets. The bedside tables, made of curved plywood with a white laminate finish, combine a shelf with lighting and retain their orange bulb covers, a signature detail of the model.

The double bed, sold separately, completes this arrangement and can be positioned partially under the bunk bed to form a bench.

Provenance: apartment in the resort of La Mongie-Tourmalet, designed by Pierre Guariche.

Manufacturer: Negroni, circa 1968.Bibliography: Delphine Jacob, Lionel Blaisse, Pierre Guariche, Éditions Norma, pp. 200–219.