Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

French, Italian, 1922-2020

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.

Creator: Pierre Cardin

1970s Iconic Lighter by Pierre Cardin

$414

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen

$125,000

H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in

Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

$764

H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in

Vintage Gold Plated CARTIER Santos Lighter in Box 1980s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

As a hallmark of elegance and timeless design, Cartier stands at the forefront of luxury craftsmanship, with a legacy that extends beyond jewellery to iconic lighter designs. The dis...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Art Deco Leather Book Style Powder Compact with wrist strap by Mondaine 1920’s

$650Sale Price|20% Off

W 3.94 in L 3.15 in

Art Deco Leather Book Style Powder Compact with wrist strap by Mondaine 1920’s

By Mondaine

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a beautiful Art Deco book style powder compact in deep blue leather with a fabric wrist strap. Dating from the 1920’s with three compartments insid...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Brass

Bronze Tone Tiara with Faux Pearls, Beads and Rhinestones

$443

W 2.28 in

Bronze Tone Tiara with Faux Pearls, Beads and Rhinestones

Located in London, GB

Fabulous bronze tone tiara featuring white and bronze faux pearls, black beads and rhinestones. It has an unusual twig design. Measuring maximum width at the front 5.8 cm / 2.28 inc...

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Late 20th Century Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set

$633Sale Price / set|25% Off

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Black Enamel front Logo Neck Tie Christia...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original C

$448Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original C

By Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette lighter Logo Gold Black Gray Blue The Luhgter is in min...

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20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse

$12,500

W 3 in L 14 in

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire and 14k Gold Mesh Deco Flapper Purse from the 1920's. The 14k gold chain mail mesh is finely woven and set onto a frame set w...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Asprey 925 Silver "167 New Bond Street, London" Signature Key Chain

$785

Asprey 925 Silver "167 New Bond Street, London" Signature Key Chain

By Asprey International Limited

Located in New York, NY

Asprey elegant 925 silver signature "167 New Bond Street, London" screw-on key chain is accented with a single red enamel center. The length measures 2 inches by 1 1...

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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip In Original Case

$465

Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip In Original Case

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Rare Monsiuer Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plate Tie Clip In Original Lux Case Circa 1980 Original Case Featuring a front Dior logo, a textured ground. “Circa 1980” Original Purple ...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle

$334

Antique Victorian Silver Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian scent bottle crafted from clear glass with a sterling silver hinged lid. The bottle retains its original tiny glass stopper, which reveals cotton wool i...

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20th Century English Victorian Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Red Bakerlite Chinese Perfume bottle

$362

H 3 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in

Red Bakerlite Chinese Perfume bottle

Located in London, GB

Red Bakerlite Acrylic Chinese design Depicting flowers and Fish perfume bottle with pull out stopper Dated Late 20th Century

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Late 20th Century Chinese Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Thimble Circa 1880

$1,359

H 0.95 in W 0.6 in

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Thimble Circa 1880

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 *Box not included This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the e...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Previously Available Items

Vintage “Pierre Cardin’ Retro RED Cigarette Case & Lather Case & Box Circa 1980s

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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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Vintage “Pierre Cardin’ Retro Cigarette Case & Lather Note Pad Set, Circa 1980s

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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...

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Late 20th Century French Retro Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

Pierre Cardin vanity items for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Pierre Cardin vanity items available on 1stDibs. We have 2 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vanity items by Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, and Cartier. Prices for Pierre Cardin vanity items can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $620 and tops out at $660, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $640.

Questions About Pierre Cardin Vanity Items

What happened to Pierre Cardin?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
What happened to Pierre Cardin is that while he became known all over the world for creating groundbreaking apparel from the 1950s onward, the French designer also enjoyed great success in other 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’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves; his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress had, instead, a sculptural quality. In the 1960s, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors.

Cardin later expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. (Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.) The couturier died in 2020.

Find vintage Pierre Cardin dresses, scarves, handbags and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
What was Pierre Cardin most famous for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
Pierre Cardin was most famous for his work as a fashion designer. He created groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward. In addition, he 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. Shop a wide range of Pierre Cardin apparel, accessories and furniture on 1stDibs.
What is Pierre Cardin famous for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
Pierre Cardin is famous for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward. The designer's clothes deemphasized a woman's curves. His breakthrough pieces, like the Bubble dress, had, instead, a sculptural quality. During the 1960s, 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. Cardin's furniture pieces feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Pierre Cardin apparel and accessories.
Is Pierre Cardin luxury?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
Yes, Pierre Cardin is a luxury brand. Founder Pierre Cardin launched his company in 1950, and the brand quickly won attention for its 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 a sculptural quality. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look, and accessorized them with vinyl hats and visors. He also achieved success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Explore a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
Are Pierre Cardin bags real leather?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Pierre Cardin bags described as “leather” are made from real leather, including Italian, woven, vintage, perforated, rustic, and patterned leather. But Cardin also makes bags out of nylon and canvas. Find vintage and modern Pierre Cardin genuine leather bags from top sellers on 1stDibs.
Is Pierre Cardin a high-end brand?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
Yes, Pierre Cardin is a high-end brand. The French fashion house is renowned for the quality of the materials and craftsmanship that go into its apparel and accessories. Pierre Cardin is best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward. In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. Find a variety of Pierre Cardin pieces on 1stDibs.