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G54 Floor lamp plastic material / LED - 1959 Reissue, Pierre Guariche

G54 Floor Lamp by Pierre Guariche, an Icon of French Design

Created in 1959 by Pierre Guariche, the G54 floor lamp belongs to a generation of lighting fixtures that profoundly transformed the way people thought about lighting in the postwar era. Reissued by SAMMODE STUDIO, it retains all the power of its original design: a pure, almost abstract vertical line that reduces the fixture to its essentials. More than just a floor lamp, the G54 is a true designer piece, immediately recognizable for its balance of formal rigor, technical innovation, and quality of light.

An iconic creation by Pierre Guariche

Pierre Guariche ranks among the leading figures of French design in the 1950s. As a designer and interior architect, he developed a particularly rich body of work in the field of lighting. His collaboration with the manufacturer DISDEROT gave rise to more than forty models, conceived as distinct families of designs capable of meeting the diverse needs of the home.

The G54 is part of this extremely prolific period. For Guariche, form is never an end in itself. Every detail serves a functional or technical purpose. He experimented with pendulums, cantilevers, brackets, joints, and counterweights to better direct light and enhance user comfort. This exploration resulted in a radical aesthetic, characterized by clean lines and innovative forms.

A 1959 design that remains as contemporary as ever

With the G54, Pierre Guariche takes this approach to a remarkable level of simplicity. SAMMODE STUDIO describes it as a tube of light set upon a minimalist structure, where every line is essential.

Its vertical composition gives it an almost architectural appearance. The diffuser forms a slender, continuous column of light, supported by a brass mast and resting on a small black base. This economy of form largely explains the model’s timelessness. More than sixty years after its creation, the G54 does not seem to belong to any specific era. On the contrary, it retains a very contemporary presence, a testament to the accuracy of the original design.

A Reissue Blending Heritage and Innovation

SAMMODE STUDIO ’s reissue of the G54 does more than simply reproduce a historic silhouette. The brand positions the model as a continuation of the work of Pierre Guariche and its own industrial culture centered on lighting. Sammode highlights, in particular, shared affinities in innovation, metalwork, and mastery of lighting.

The diffuser is now made of PMMA, the mast and handle of shiny brass, while the base is made of black-lacquered steel. The G54 also features a 2,250-lumen LED unit at 2,700 K, paired with a dimmer located directly on the Base. This contemporary technology preserves the spirit of the original design while meeting modern needs.

What kind of light does the G54 floor lamp emit?

The G54 floor lamp emits a soft, even, and perfectly controlled light. This pursuit of visual comfort is one of the fundamental principles of Pierre Guariche’s work. In his lighting fixtures, the light source is not directly visible, which helps minimize glare.

With a color temperature of 2700 K, the light has a warm tone that is particularly well-suited for a living room, a Bookcase, or a reception area. Its vertical diffuser produces a continuous halo that both illuminates and defines the space.

Can the light intensity be adjusted?

Yes, the G54 features a dimmer built directly into its base. It allows you to adjust the brightness as needed, from brighter lighting to a softer glow.

This discreet control perfectly embodies the model’s philosophy: no superfluous elements, intuitive use, and technology that serves the user’s actions.

Where should you place an iconic piece like the G54?

The G54 deserves to be placed in a space where its silhouette can truly shine. Standing 120 cm tall, with an 8 cm-diameter tube and a Base just 14.2 cm in diameter, it takes up minimal floor space while making a strong visual statement.

In a living room, it can complement a sofa or a piece of modernist furniture. In an entryway, a bookcase, or a reception area, it functions almost like a luminous sculpture. Its verticality interacts particularly well with architecture, works of art, and large swaths of color.

Can the LED unit be replaced?

Yes, the LED unit and driver are replaceable. This design extends the luminaire’s lifespan without having to replace the entire fixture. The G54 also comes with a 5-year warranty.

Manufactured, assembled, and packaged in France in Châtillon-sur-Saône, in the Vosges region, Pierre Guariche’s G54 floor lamp is much more than a decorative reissue. It brings back into the spotlight a major creation by a designer who has left an indelible mark on the history of French lighting. A historic, sophisticated, and timeless piece, designed as much to illuminate as to infuse a space with a true culture of design.

In detail:

• Variation : White

• Brand : SAMMODE STUDIO

• Designer : Pierre Guariche

• Type : Floor lamp

• Colour : White lampshade - Mast: Brass - Black base

• Material : Diffuser tube: PMMA - Mast and handle: varnished brass - Base: lacquered steel

• Dimensions : H 120 cm - Tube: Ø 8 cm - Base: Ø 14.2 cm
• Weight : 11.66 lb
• Characteristics : Vintage icon—a reissue of the 1959 model designed by Pierre Guariche, a 20th-century French designer (1926–1995) - Manufactured, assembled, and packaged in France, in Chatillon-sur-Saône in the Vosges region - Dimmer knob on base - Handle - Built-in LED unit: 2,250 lm, 2,700K (replaceable LED unit and driver) - 5-year warranty - IP20
• Country of Manufacture : France