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.
Pierre Cardin 1970s Vintage Gold-Tone Enamel Pocket Lighter, France
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
$394 / 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...
Fine Art Vessel Carved with Relief from Master Engraver Amayak Stepanyan
Located in Boulder, CO
Vessel Color: Deep Blue Size: Diameter 1-3/8" X 2-1/8"" Tall This beautiful vessel bears a classical Sterling Silver acanthus leaf medallion inset into its cap. Designed and carved in relief by master engraver Amayak Stepanyan, its low dome is crowned with a 6 mm diameter natural Hematite gemstone set in one of our signature Sterling Silver bezels. The vessel also features a Rose Engine...
Hematite, Sterling Silver
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...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
New, in its original box with tags, Antique Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse / Bag. Includes original care instructions from the maker. Popular in the 1920s & ear...
Other
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
St. George Enamel Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This piece is rare and special. I have only seen 3 of these pendants in my lifetime and I owned two of them. This is my last one. St George Slaying the Dragon is a common theme bu...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Belle Époque Scent Bottle Miniature Perfume Bottle Silver Sun
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual miniature silver scent bottle was created towards the end of the 19th century. On both sides of the bottle we see a large sun with a face, the sun rays spreading over th...
Silver
Pierre Cardin Sleek Cinnabar Resin Necklace & Earrings c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Pierre Cardin Sleek cinnabar resin necklace & earrings c 1970 The minimal design is embellished with a resin cinnabar color cube pendant at the center of the necklace that hangs fr...
$62,500
H 11 in D 2 in L 8 in
Claude Lalanne (French, 1925-2019) A Rare Pink Silk and Bronze Ginkgo Handbag
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Indulge in the enchanting world of Claude Lalanne with the exquisite Ginkgo Handbag, a wearable masterpiece from Lalanne's iconic Ginkgo collection. Crafted with unparalleled artistr...
Bronze
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...
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...