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 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 and worked for a succession of couture houses, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946. Cardin went solo in 1950, and quickly won attention for his novel style.
Unlike Dior’s famous New Look, Cardin’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves; his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress had, instead, a sculptural quality. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors.
In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. (Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.) Cardin’s furniture pieces — inspired, perhaps, by the rediscovery of Art Deco design in that decade — feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes, and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass.
Whether you are looking for a vintage cocktail dress or a chest of drawers to keep it in, as you will see on 1stDibs, Pierre Cardin offers an option in either that is timelessly chic.
1970s Iconic Lighter by Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic vintage 1970s Pierre Cardin pocket lighter serves as a striking example of Space Age era luxury and modernist design. Crafted with a sleek rectangular silhouette, the ...
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Sculptural Artistic Metallic Tie in Enamel and Steel
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Metallic art tie designed by Pierre Cardin. Very rare metallic tie, created in Paris France by the fashion designer Pierre Cardin, back in the 1970. It was crafted as a piece of art...
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique Diamond Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold and Silver Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.55 carat diamond, pearl and enamel, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique antique pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold and silver. The pierced decorated pendant has a central floriated design, embellished with hand painted enamel decoration; a single pearl ornaments...
Pearl, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Platinum, Yellow Gold
$332 / item
Peridot and Blue Enamel Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Combining two of the most recognisable colours of the Northern Lights, green and blue, our Peridot and Blue Enamel Drop Necklace is a stand out piece ...
Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
Pierre Cardin silvery necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PIERRE CARDIN - (Made in France) Dickey necklace composed of silvery metal plates articulated with each other. Jewelry from the 1960s-1970s. Not signed. Condition: Very good conditi...
$665Sale Price|30% Off
Pierre Cardin Modernist Large Pendant Necklace, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin vintage modern gold and white tone metal necklace. Pendant measures almost 5" long and is made in two sections. The chain is made up of gold tube beads linked together...
Gold Plate
Rare Important Estate 20th C Cranberry Color French Glass Liquor Perfume Bottle
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare French Cranberry Etched Glass Perfume / Liquor Bottle. Bottle is Etched with Clusters of Grapes and Beautiful Glass Ball Top. Beautifully done with Exquisite Detail. From a Rare New York...
Crystal
Antique Tiffany & Co. Perfume Bottle with a Gold and Diamond-Covered CAP
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An antique Tiffany & Co. perfume bottle that is capped in gold covered in small diamonds. The bottle is 2.38 inches long and 0.63 inches wide, weighing 32.1 grams. Signed "Tiffany & ...
Gold
Pierre Cardin Modernist Fish Pendant
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Cardin pendant necklace of gold and silvered metal with large and small fish swimming in opposite directions. Set in burnished metal, Signed on the clasp and pendant back. 20"...
Gilt Metal
Pierre Cardin Lucite and Bakelite Logo Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual logo necklace by Pierre Cardin 1960s France. The profile of the links form the "P" and the "C" used in other logos.
Silvered chrome metal with green bakelite and lucit...
Pierre Cardin Lucite Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
3 strand graduated lucite necklace composed of elongated black barrels and faceted clear lucite beads by Pierre Cardin, Paris. Signature logo clasp. Lengths: 24" to 30". Excellent ...
Gilt Metal
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated light Cognac Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated and Light Cognac light lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer cond...
Gold Plate
very rare 1970's PIERRE CARDIN pewter 'leo' lion pendant
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very large pewter 'leo' zodiac lion pendant from Pierre Cardin dating to the 1970's. Pendant measures approximately 6" in length (with bail) and 4.5" across. Signed. Very good condit...
Pierre Cardin necklace (attributed to)
By Pierre Cardin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PIERRE CARDIN - Silvery metal chain necklace with an impressive pattern made of black bakelite and silvery metal. Not signed, attributed to Pierre Cardin. Condition: Good condition ...
Vintage “Pierre Cardin’ Retro RED Cigarette Case & Lather Case & Box Circa 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “Pierre Cardin’ Retro Cigarette Case & Lather Case & Box Circa 1980s Vintage Retro Mother or pearl RED enamel color Cigarette Case, Circa 1980s in Original Case Pierre Cardin retro cigarette case Logo Cigarette Case Gold & Red Hot Color The case is in mint condition. Was never used. In original Original Pierre Cardin box...
Vintage “Pierre Cardin’ Retro Cigarette Case & Lather Note Pad Set, Circa 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “Pierre Cardin’ Retro Cigarette Case & Lather Note Pad Set, Circa 1980s Vintage Retro Mother or pearl white enamel color Cigarette Case, Circa 1980s in Original Case Pierre Cardin retro cigarette case Logo Cigarette Case Gold & Mother of Pearl of white Color The case is in mint condition. Was never use. In original Original Pierre Cardin box...