Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin's desks, chairs, cabinets, tables and other pieces share many of the keynotes of his clothing designs. They are simple, geometric, elegant and cool.
Cardin was born in a village near Venice, Italy, and raised in central France. Always interested in fashion, he left home at age 17 to train with a Vichy tailor. After the end of World War II, Cardin moved to Paris, studied architecture and worked for a succession of couture houses, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946. Cardin went solo in 1950, and two decades later, he ventured into the realm of furniture.
Cardin opened a custom furniture shop in Paris in 1975, and in 1977, he licensed his name for furniture, lighting and rugs that translated his fashion aesthetic into designs for the mass market. While he didn’t design the pieces himself, Cardin felt that furnishings were a logical extension of his brand: “Make sleeves to dresses or feet to a table, it’s the same thing,” he is quoted as saying.
Covering the debut of his furniture collection — priced from $70 for a lamp to $1,375 for a cabinet — at the B. Altman store in New York, New York Times writer Rita Reif called it “the last word in chic,” then proceeded to damn it with faint praise, noting that the glittery pieces, featuring chrome and aluminum, velvet upholstery and Cubist lighting, would “appeal to those who prefer more elegance than originality in their modern.”
Cardin’s furniture pieces — inspired, perhaps, by the rediscovery of Art Deco design during the 1970s — feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes, and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass. The home furnishings collections were the first of hundreds of products to bear the Cardin name or logo, including three automobiles and even an airplane; in 1986, Women’s Wear Daily reported more than 800 licensees.
Over the course of more than seven decades, Cardin built an empire that doesn’t merely include hundreds of fashion and product licenses. He also expanded into hospitality, purchasing Maxim’s in 1981 and opening branches of the chic and popular Parisian restaurant in other cities, as well as adding a hotel division.
Cardin’s personal life was glamorous too. He threw lavish parties at his Bubble Palace (Le Palais Bulles), which he purchased in 1992 and transformed over 14 years with Hungarian architect Antti Lovag into a complex of 10 interconnected bubble-shaped terracotta structures. The estate, on an expansive hilltop site overlooking the Mediterranean near Cannes, includes three pools, landscaped gardens and a 500-seat amphitheater. Cardin also purchased a castle in Provence formerly inhabited by the Marquis de Sade and a Venice palazzo supposedly once owned by Casanova.
Licensed Pierre Cardin furnishings were made for only about five years, but more than 300 licenses are still active today. When designing fashion, furniture or anything in between, the prolific Cardin was always forward-thinking.
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Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is mad...
Metal
$775Sale Price|53% Off
Pierre Cardin Space Age Telescopic Table Lamp in White, Blue, Green & Black
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Amityville, NY
Rare Signed Pierre Cardin Space Age Telescopic Table Lamp in White, Blue, Green & Black. Can also be mounted on the wall as a wall lamp or sconce...
Chrome
Pierre Cardin 'Lumico' Table Lamp, Pierre Cardin, France, 1975
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Firenze, IT
'Lumico' table lamp designed by Pierre Cardin (born 1922) in 1975 Pierre Cardin, France ca. 1970 golden aluminum, frosted glass Measures: 29.5 x 28 x 10.5 cm Pierre Cardi...
Brass
$3,400 / set
Erwin Lambeth, Cardin Logo Brass Lamps
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of polished brass "swoosh" lamps by Erwin Lambeth. Lamps have been mint restored with new brass plating and new wiring for use in the USA. Shades not included.
Brass
$2,400 / set
Pierre Cardin Brass Tidal Wave Lamps
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of polished brass lamps designed by Pierre Cardin with an Art Deco influenced stylized tidal wave form. Rewired for use in the USA. Shades not included...
Brass
Vintage Floor Lamp Design Pierre Cardin for Sciolari, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Sciolari Lighting
Located in taranto, IT
70s Floor lamp, original Sciolari production, made of curved steel sheets on four sides. Exclusive design Pierre Cardin for Sciolari. The lamp was found in a closed shop, it st...
Steel
Brushed Stainless Steel Floor Lamp By Pierre Cardin For Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Houston, TX
Brushed Stainless Steel Floor Lamp By Pierre Cardin For Laurel. Offered is a classic brushed stainless steel floor lamp or reading lam with brass and copper acccents designed by Pier...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Blue Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Blue No. 820 wall or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin in the 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is bl...
Metal
Chandelier in brass Murano glass Carlo Nason Pierre Cardin 1969
By Pierre Cardin, Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
This stunning pendant chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Pierre Cardin, is an icon of 1970s Italian design. Its frame, made of brass, features a fine finish that enhances its lu...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Cylindrical Stainless Steel Beaded Table Lamp c. 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This cylindrical beaded table lamp by Pierre Cardin has that chic Studio 54 1970s vibe when the likes of Halston and Liza boogied into the night. Architectural silhouette with strand...
Stainless Steel
French Moderne Chrome "Barbell" Pivoting Table Lamp by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Cardin 'barbell' pivoting chrome table lamp (ca. 1960s, France). Similar to a version by John Mascheroni for Kovacs lamp with slight design and material disparities. The on/...
Chrome
Pierre Cardin for Laurel Brass Finish Table Lamp
By Laurel Lamp Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Add a pop of 70s glam with this Pierre Cardin-designed table lamp. Brass finish over a brushed aluminum body.
Aluminum
$2,500 / set
Pair of Pierre Cardin Brass Tidal Wave Lamps
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Pierre Cardin Polished Brass Tidal Wave Table Lamps. Heavy designer quality. Timeless abstract modern design of tidal waves. Rar! Hard to find these in a pair. In good vintag...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Tidal Wave Table Lamp by Pierre Cardin c. 1980's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Hollywood Regency Tidal Wave table lamp executed in solid brass, marked on version. The lamp features a stylized wave form body, which curves up and down. Designed by Pierr...
Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Pierre Cardin Lucite and Brass Table Lamp
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lucite and brass table lamp by Pierre Cardin. A unique piece from the 1970s, this piece adds light and design to your space. Foll...
Brass
Awesome 1970s Lamp by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
The lamp has a large round Lucite panel with chrome and brass details on each side. This is an oversized table lamp with simple lines to make a grand statement.
Brass, Chrome
Pierre Cardin Chrome, Brass and Lucite Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 29”
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pierre Cardin Chrome, Brass and Lucite Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 29” Description Mid-century modern table lamp a to Pierre Cardin, combining chrome, brass, and lucite in a bol...
Brass
Pair of Pierre Cardin 1980s Postmodern Hollywood Regency Brass Tidal Wave Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Pierre Cardin 1980s Postmodern Hollywood Regency Brass Tidal Wave Table Lamps Striking pair of sculptural brass table lamps designed in the 1980s by Pierre Cardin. Featuring...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century French Pierre Cardin Logo Table Lamps
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of late 20th Century French Mid-Century style Pierre Cardin logo table lamps.
Brass
Pierre Cardin Brushed Aluminum "Waterfall" Table Lamp with PC Logo, 1970's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pierre Cardin Cast Brushed Aluminum Waterfall Table Lamp with PC Logo. Featuring a rounded rectangular shape, recessed waterfall design to lower, Aluminum neck with Pierre Cardin sig...
Aluminum, Nickel
Pierre Cardin for Laurel Brass and Sculptural Lucite Table Lamp
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A definitive icon of 1970s Glamour and Postmodernism, this table lamp showcases the avant-garde aesthetic of Pierre Cardin. The design features a substantial, solid clear Lucite pane...
Brass
Rare Chrome Pierre Cardin Table Lamp by Erwin Lambeth
By Pierre Cardin, Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rarely seen Pierre Cardin table lamp in chrome finish. Everyone has them in brass but rarely see chrome ones. US Patent 280,134, Erwin-Lambeth, August, 1985. Lamp is in excellent co...
Chrome
Pierre Cardin Chrome & Lucite Floor Lamp
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, fabulous Art Deco Pierre Cardin lucite and chrome floor lamp, circa 1970. The design is reminiscent of the Mailbox Lamp designed in 1963 by Charles Hollis Jones, one of the lea...
Chrome
Pair of Pierre Cardin Table Lamps, France, c. 1960
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York City, NY
Price is per lamp; two available. Brushed steel 'waterfall' table lamps by Pierre Cardin.
Steel
DESIGN Midcentury Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flushmount, 1970s
By Ivan Jakes, Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia,around 1970s - perfect original condition - new electricity jr
Metal
Vintage Table Lamp, 1975
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of brass - Original, fully functional condition.
Brass
Vintage Chrome Sciolari Floor Lamp, 1970s , Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian 3-Light Floor Lamp by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, 1970s Elegant Italian three-light floor lamp in Mid-Century Modern style, by Gaetano Sciolari, from the 1970s. Chrome fram...
Chrome
$4,000
H 48 in W 10 in D 10 in
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy Aluminum and Steel "Skyscraper" Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Koch & Lowy, Neal Small
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Neal Small for Koch & Lowy polished aluminum periscope, tower floor lamp. In sculpted reflective aluminum, with white enamel interior atop a balanced, heavy, square, black enameled s...
Aluminum, Steel
RAAK Globe Outdoor Ceiling Or Wall Lamps 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Den Haag, NL
RAAK Amsterdam globe wall or ceiling lamps. In and outdoor. Black plastic fixture Grey smoked glass dome. Two sizes. 8 pieces 4 smaller ones, height 31 cm diameter 19 cm . 4 bigger o...
Glass
1970s Ufo Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Cosack
By Sölken Leuchten, Cosack Leuchten, Charlotte Perriand, Staff Leuchten, Motoko Ishii
Located in München, DE
Very nice and UFO wall or ceiling lamps from the 1970s. Nice reduced design. A wonderful light is created. Condition: Very good vintage condition with slight signs of wear. Minimal...
Metal
Space Age Triple Globe Table Lamp in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Space Age" triple globe table lamp in brass, circa 1970's. The lamps features three globe style fixtures, all at different heights. The piece is in very good vintage condition (some minor pitting on the brass uprights and base) and measures 11" D x 29" H. the light switch has 3 setting where one, two or all three globes can be lit. Very cool lamp...
Brass
Cactus Floor Lamp with Shelf, 1970s USA
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun-loving cactus floor lamp. Perfect addition to any art-lovers home. Serves as both a functioning floor light and a beautiful piece of art. Overall great vintage condition. Tested...
Pine
$2,934
H 13 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this remarkable pair of Venini Tronchi wall lights, expertly crafted by the talented Toni Zuccheri during the 1970s. These captivating sconces fea...
Metal
Glass ceiling or wall lamp italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Glass ceiling or wall lamp italy around 1970s The 4th and 5th photo shows the lamp as a wall lamp Original condition
Metal
$992 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 11.03 in
Rare 'Crystal Palace' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for RAAK, 1970s, 3 available
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very special and hard to find lamp, the 'Crystal Palace', was made by RAAK in the 1970s. It is made of crystal glass and the crystal 'fingers' are silver-colored at the back. Th...
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Space Age Post Modern Table Lamps in Black & White After Rougier
By Roger Rougier, Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of striking & chic tubular table lamps made by Designline. These feature powder coated brass construction. Nice heavy lamps. Takes one standard bulb. Cord is very long with bu...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Cylindrical Stainless Steel Beaded Table Lamps c. 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of cylindrical beaded table lamps by Pierre Cardin have that chic Studio 54 1970s vibe when the likes of Halston and Liza boogied into the night. Architectural silhouette w...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 28 in W 15 in D 8 in
Pierre Cardin Erwin Lambeth Pierre Cardin Brass Swirl Lamp Hollywood Regency
By Erwin Lambeth, Pierre Cardin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pierre Cardin for Erwin-Lambeth table lamp that showcases a bold sculptural brass swirl base with the emblematic Cardin design that radiates glamour and sophistication. Shade not in...
Brass
Sold
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 10.12 in
PIERRE CARDIN 1970 French Modernist Lucite & Aluminum Statement Table Lamp
By Pierre Cardin, George Kovacs
Located in Miami, FL
A Table lamp designed by Pierre Cardin for George Kovaks. This is a rare and fabulous Art Deco style table lamp designed by Pierre Cardin for the George Kovaks Co., back in 1970. Th...
Aluminum
Sold
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Sconces Smoke Murano Glass by Pierre Cardin for Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount in smoke Murano glass, white lacquered metal and mirror wall back plate by the french designer Pierre Cardin for the ita...
Metal
Pair of large wall sconces by Pierre Cadin in glass for Venini
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and stunning set of two large Murano glass wall sconces, designed by the renowned French designer Pierre Cardin for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini in the 1970s. R...
Metal
Pierre Cardin Erwin Lambeth Brass Swoosh Table Lamp
By Erwin Lambeth, Pierre Cardin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic brass swoosh lamp features reflective brass design that captures the essence of modern elegance. It stands 26" tall and will add a touch of sophistication to any room. Shade...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Brass Lamps, With Matching Shades Pair
By Erwin Lambeth, Pierre Cardin
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1970's Pierre Cardin Brass Modernist lamps with original finials & three way lighting option. Exquisite matching tortoise lined parchment shades are included.
Brass
Vintage French Brass Table Lamp by Pierre Cardin, 1970's
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage French table lamp in brass by Pierre Carding from 1970's. Lamp is with the new made black color textile shade with gold inside. Lamp includes E27 bulb.
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Sconces Yellow Murano Glass by Pierre Cardin for Venini, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount in yellow Murano glass, white lacquered metal and mirror wall back plate by the french designer Pierre Cardin for the it...
Metal
1970 Pair of lamps in solid brass Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of beautiful lamps in solid gold brass. Composed of a solid gold brass base inspired by the birth of the roll of a wave. They are dressed with off-white cotton lampshade redone...
Brass
Pair 1970's Pierre Cardin Brushed Steel Modern Lamps
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of rectangular modern brushed steel lamps by Pierre Cardin. Each lamp bears the Pierre Cardin logo. Measuring 14.5" to the top of the body of the lamp.
Steel
Large Murano Glass Sconces by Pierre Cardin for Venini
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large and beautiful Space Age sconce was designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini, Murano in 1969. Straw colored tea-brown glass disk is fixed on a metal and mirror base. Cataloged in "Venini" by Umbeto Allemandi. Wired for U.S. Holds one medium base socket. Bulb recommended consists of one E27 75W Max per fixture. Chrome tipped...
Aluminum, Enamel