Pierre Guariche (1926-1995) was a very prolific and successful French designer. Between 1953-1957 he collaborated with Michel Mortier and Joseph-Andre Motte when he formed the cutting edge Atelier des Recherchese Plastiques. Galerie Mai produced and distributed his first furniture followed by Airborne, Meubles TV, Minvielle and Steiner. He also successfully designed lighting produced by Steiner.