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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Pierre Cardin Cage-Form Brass Dining Table Base, Ca. 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Peabody, MA
A brass-plated cage-form dining table base, designed in the 1970s by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham furniture. Image with glass top shown for reference, the glass is not included. A m...
Brass
$10,275Sale Price|30% Off
Pierre Cardin Octagonal Dining Table Black Lacquer with Brass Inserts and Base
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Regency Hollywoodian dining table in the style of Maison Jansen, designed by the French designer Pierre Cardin in the 1980s. This large octagonal table...
Brass
$2,494Sale Price|20% Off
Table Roger Capron céramique Francaise design Pierre Cardin French Riviera 1970
By Roger Capron, Pierre Cardin
Located in London, England
Roger Capron's "herbier" model coffee table is an emblematic piece of 70s design, highlighting a sophisticated wooden base designed by Pierre Cardin. Its versatility makes it a perfe...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Signed Pierre Cardin Burled And Brass Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Houston, TX
Signed Pierre Cardin Burled And Brass Table. We offer a handsome round bookmatched matte burled olivewood and brass center table, dining table or game table signed Pierre Cardin. Si...
Brass
$1,174Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pierre Cardin, France, 1970
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An exclusive coffee table by Pierre Cardin in black piano lacquer. The table features dazzling brass rods, which are incorporated into two sides and the tabletop. The corners of the ...
Wood
Pierre Cardin / Willy Rizzo / Milo Baughman Bar Cabinet on Castors
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
A signed Pierre Cardin bar cabinet on castors. Some vintage wear. The chrome band on one end has some scuff scratches (shown in picture). Otherwise...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern White Nightstands by Pierre Cardin in Art Deco Form
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely pair of nightstands designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1970s and produced in France. These feature white lacquer with polished steel trim in a Classic Art Deco design. Each ha...
Steel
Glamorous Pair of Dining Table or Console Bases by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of cage style table bases by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s. Comprised of alternating flat bar squares in nickel and brass. The grid will form a square or diamond shape....
Brass, Nickel
$10,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Cardin Dining Room Set, 6 Keyhole Back Arm Chairs #26406 & Pedestal Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin dining room set, 6 keyhole back armchairs #26406 and pedestal table, 1989 Complete with six iconic Pierre Cardin keyhole back arm chairs #26406, each one signed in gold script on the back of the chair. Each chair measures: 17” W x 22” D x 43.75 H The leather seat measures 15”x 17" The arm height is 27.5" , the seat height is 19” The six chairs are available without the table for $7,500.00, LU1943319416722 The set is completed with a Pierre Cardin black lacquer and brass pedestal dining room table 72" x 42" Beveled glass top, Signed in script on base. Measures: 30” x 72” x 42” beveled edge/ The base alone measures lower column is 19”x 30” base, the measures top 16” D x 26.5" W x 29.5 H The Table is available without the 6 chairs for $7,500.00, LU1943319416742 Or the entire set can be purchased on this listing for $12,500.00 Provenance: Some chairs have the original Inventory labels, all chairs are signed in Gold Script 'Pierre Cardin' 'Frame #26406, walnut, black and brass...
Brass
Spectacular Pierre Cardin Burled and Brass Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burl and brass dining table by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s. Bookmatched olive wood with lovey brass detail. Pure sophistication! Very nice vintage condition, brass with wonderful patina. This table retains its original finish and has two well matched leaves at 19" each. I have a wonderful set of six burled klismo style burled chairs...
Brass
Pierre Cardin 1970s Black-Lacquered Wood & Brass Square Coffee Table France
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Milano, IT
Pierre Cardin (Italy, 1922 – France, 2020) Exceptional square coffee table, circa 1970. This striking piece features black-lacquered wood with elegant brass inlay, exemplifying Cardi...
Brass
Pierre Cardin Cocktail Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Cardin geometric grid table, intersecting brass and chrome patterns with polished 3/4" glass top with radius corners.
Chrome, Brass
Pierre Cardin Occasional Side Table with Ceramic Top
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
A rare Pierre Cardin end table in chrome with ceramic tile top, circa 1970. Four tiles in three shades of light grey create an abstract design. One tile signed "Pierre Cardin" in dark grey. Chrome finish has surface scratches otherwise in very good condition. All original. Located in showplace antique...
Chrome
$52,952
Pierre Cardin desk
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
One off a kind desk designed by famous couturier pierre Cardin at the end of the seventies. This desk is well known and published in a lot of books and a version a little bit different was used by pierre Cardin himself in his bureau in the Espace Office in Paris. One of these desk are part of the museum Pierre Cardin in Paris. This is most probably a special command made for an French businessman alongside with the coffee table and the dresser and desk chair. The desk is signed also the dresser . A museum piece. It’s in good condition but the black glossy surface shows some mark of time . Best for me to sell all together. This example is very close to the desk designed in 1971-1973 by Fransesco Bocola for Pierre Cardin’s office (see page 21 of P.C.E.) Published in a similar version page 110 &111 in “PIERRE CARDIN EVOLUTION...
Wood
Pierre Cardin Sculptural Chrome Grid Table Base
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toledo, OH
Pierre Cardin Sculptural Chrome Grid Table Base. Circa 1970-1979, Mid-Century Modern Period. Dimensional table base in flat chrome bar form. Adjustable shapes. Great Vintage conditio...
Chrome
Coffee Table in 3 Different Parts by Pierre Cardin and Francesco Bocola
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Low table part of the desk set in 3 parts that could be combined to form different combinations. Lacquered wood designed by pierre Cardin and Francesco Bocola. Shows some trace of ...
Wood
$3,441Sale Price|35% Off
Black and White Mid Century Modern Glass Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous re-painted 1970's metal and glass dining table in great condition in the style of Pierre Cardin. Measurements: D 130 x H 72 cm. ...
Metal
Pierre Cardin Cage Style Base Dining Table in Mixed-Metals
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Miami, FL
This table is comprised of TWO Pierre Cardin cage style bases in nickel and brass interlocking flat bars (can be used as square shown here or in dia...
Brass, Nickel
1970 Pierre Cardin Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Paris, FR
Large dining table with two bases in gilded and chromed metal. The two bases are hinged and can be positioned in a square or diamond-shaped to support the tray. It's possible to sale...
Chrome, Brass
$6,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pierre Cardin Black Lacquer & Brass Pedestal Dining Room/ Conference Table, 1989
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin black lacquer & brass pedestal dining room/ conference table, 1989 Black Lacquer & Brass Column Pedestal table base with Beveled 72" x 42" Beveled glass top, Signed in...
Brass
Pierre Cardin White Lacqured Waterfall Console Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This Pierre Cardin White Lacquered Waterfall Console Table is a striking example of sculptural modern design, defined by its fluid, continuous form and sleek monochromatic finish. Cr...
Lacquer
Spectacular Burled and Brass Dining Table by Pierre Cardin Mid-century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burl and brass dining table by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970's. Book matched Olive Wood with lovey brass detail. Pure Sophistication ! Very nice vintage condition, brass with wonderful patina. This table retains it's original finish and has two well matched leaves at 19" each. I have a wonderful set of 6 burled klismo style burled chairs...
Brass
$10,656Sale Price|20% Off
Dining Table for Roche Bobois in Black Lacquer with Brass & Mother of Pearl 1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This Art Deco-inspired dining table by Pierre Cardin brings handsome substance to a dining room. Manufactured by Roche Bobois, the black lacquered timber is contrasted with brass tri...
Brass
Pierre Cardin 1970s Black-Lacquered Metal, Brass & Glass Square Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Milano, IT
Pierre Cardin (Italy, 1922 – France, 2020) Striking square dining table, circa 1970, exemplifying Pierre Cardin’s bold, avant-garde design ethos. The table features a black-lacquered...
Brass
Roger Capron, Coffee Table, Wood, Ceramic, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...
Ceramic, Wood
$1,512
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Pierre Guariche, France, c. 1950s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
A small French black iron and glass coffee table attributed to Pierre Guariche.
Metal
Cuvette Table by Roger Capron, France 1960's
By Roger Capron
Located in New York, NY
Rare and original Capron “cuvette” coffee table
Metal
$1,312Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.5 in W 81 in D 42.5 in
Mastercraft Brass Dining Table with glass inserts
By Mastercraft
Located in South Charleston, WV
29.5 inches high by 81 inches long by 42.5 wide. Seats 6-8. Parsons form dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids clad in brass sheet with brass edge trim and bevelled glass inser...
Brass
$1,217
H 13 in W 55.91 in D 24.02 in
Table basse vintage Roger Capron en bois foncé et céramique de Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grande table basse rectangulaire vintage Roger Capron des années 60 70, pieds et structure en bois de hêtre foncé, plateau rectangulaire en céramique de Vallauris avec insertion de 3...
Ceramic, Wood
Willy Rizzo, Bar, Room Divider for Mario Sabot, 1970
By Mario Sabot, Willy Rizzo
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Serving as both a bar and a room divider, this piece of furniture by Willy Rizzo structures the room without closing it off. It consists of three modules: The two leather-covered sto...
Steel, Chrome
$6,118
H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Tugas Dry Bar on Wheels in Mahogany, Pivoting Door - France
By Bar Tugas
Located in Girona, Girona
Dry bar "Tugas" on wheels, solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, french polish. Pivoting door with an ivory stained space with glass and mirror shelves. Remov...
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Burl Cabinet or Dry Bar
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman style two door cabinet or dry bar featuring burl olive wood doors supported by a cast aluminum floating base and a stained walnut case. Fitted interior consists of a si...
Aluminum
1970s Pierre Vandel French Coffee Table Paris France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fabulous Coffee Table, designed by Pierre Vandel, Paris France circa the 1970s. Aluminum base with cut-glass top. Aluminum, Brass and Glass. Dimensions: 1...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,191Sale Price|30% Off
H 17.72 in W 55.52 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Surfboard Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular coffee table from the 70s, top in mahogany veneer and metal base, the shape is reminiscent of a surfboard.
Metal
$2,950
H 19.69 in W 36.61 in D 36.61 in
Mid Century Modern Lucite/ Brass Coffee Table by Pierre Vandel, FR ca. 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning, large mid century modern coffe table/ couch table, artfully crafted by the company of Pierre Vandel in Paris around 1970. This Hollywood Regency style coffee table is an absolute design masterpiece. Made of polished lucite/ acrylic glass combined with fantastic looking brass elements, this French couch table is an real eye catcher. The top plate was made of solid glass showing nice facet cut edges and allows the view of the large golden cross...
Brass
Burl and Brass Modernist Dry Bar / Cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Burl Wood and brass accents Dry Bar ,cabinet attributed to Milo Baughman. Black lacquer interior with glass shelf and lamp as well as pull-out cutting/ serving shelf.Interi...
Brass
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table France, circa 1970s Experience the epitome of 1970s chic with this Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Waterfall Console Table. Crafted i...
Lacquer
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Lacquered Table with Top Glass by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Square table by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, 1970s. Black lacquered wood structure, glass top, various woods borders. It can be exten...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 16.34 in W 33.27 in D 27.56 in
Listing for A: Pierre Cardin Coffee Table + two Halabala Lounge Chairs Sheepskin
By Pierre Cardin, Francia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin for Francia, 'Eventail (fan) coffee table, mahogany, France, 1984 A rare masterpiece designed by the the groundbreaking fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1922 - 2020). C...
Mahogany
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H 26.38 in W 26.78 in D 18.9 in
Minimalist Serving Trolley by Pierre Vandel for Espace Pierre Cardin, 1980s
By Pierre Vandel, Pierre Cardin
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare French minimalist bar-cart in brushed aluminum with black and smoked glass designed by Pierre Vandal for the Espace Pierre Cardin in the 1970’s. - Rare chariot-bar minimaliste f...
Aluminum
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H 29.93 in W 98.82 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Italian Dining Table and Chairs by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage Italian lacquered dining table and chairs by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois. This was made in Italy, it dates from around the 1970’s. The quality is fantastic...
Leather, Glass, Lacquer
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H 29.14 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Pierre Cardin for Maxalto Fold-Out Extension Dining Table in Walnut 1980s
By Pierre Cardin, Maxalto
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This exceptional dining table reflects the bold yet elegant sensibilities of mid-century modern furniture. A statement piece, it is as functional as it is stylish. The table features...
Walnut
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H 33 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
French Purple Plexiglass + Chrome Spherical Bar Cart by Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 1970s Space Age bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin. Crafted of purple smoked plexiglass and chrome, this bart cart features a spherical silhouette that opens to reveal an inte...
Chrome
Table by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois 1970
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Conversano, IT
Beautiful table designed by famous Designer Pierre Cardin for The French company Roche Bobois in the late 1970s. The Table is made of black lacquered wood with brass inserts, mother-...
Brass
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H 15.75 in Dm 34.65 in
Table Roger Capron céramique Francaise design Pierre Cardin 1970 French Riviera
By Pierre Cardin, Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Cette table basse modèle "Herbier"de Roger Capron à un plus…, grâce à son piètement en bois, très sophistiqué pour l'époque qui a été designé par Pierre Cardin. Elle peut aussi bien ...
Ceramic
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H 29.25 in W 73.25 in D 37.5 in
1980s Vintage Boho Signed Pierre Cardin Expandable Chrome Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho dining table. Made by the Pierre Cardin group in the 80s and signed along the frame. Inset smoked glass top. Easily extends to 93.5. Acquired from a Palm ...
Chrome
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H 34.5 in W 48 in D 15 in
Pierre Cardin American Modern Burled Walnut, Chrome & Brass Console Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury American Modern burled walnut, chrome and brass console table in rectangular form features a veneered burl top bordered by a brass band, center drawer with recessed brass ...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Pierre Cardin Console Table in Laminate, France, 1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare console table or small writing desk designed by Pierre Cardin, France 1970s. This console table was designed for Pierre Cardin shops in the 1970s. They exist in different editio...
Aluminum