A Pierre Vandel coffee table is a striking statement piece. High-contrast and unmistakably stylish, Vandel’s tables are sophisticated and opulent, with the visual power that Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern furnishings bring to a modern space.
Vandel was born in 1939 in Roubaix, France. He graduated around 1957 with a focus on industrial assembly and design and became part of the research teams at Ponts et Chaussées and Arts et Métiers, two respected engineering and research schools in Paris. Before entering the world of furniture, Vandel worked on projects that satisfied his curiosity and drive for experimentation, including a vertical aquarium and hi-fi systems.
Vandel’s breakthrough in furniture came a few years later. In 1969, the Marais International company bought 5,000 units of Vandel’s side tables and offered a meeting with French fashion and furniture designer Pierre Cardin. Becoming a friend and advisor, Cardin offered his support and connected Vandel to an affluent market that swooned over his glamorous designs.
Vandel’s glass coffee tables — often accented with brass frames or lacquered wood — remain among his most in-demand work. His Vertèbre chair from 1972 is one of his more elusive designs. With only 800 ever produced, half with armrests and half without, this lounge chair is coveted not only for its rarity but also for its unique spine-like frame.
Vandel’s furniture continues to be recognized for its imaginative forms and is prized by collectors as a piece of design history.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Pierre Vandel tables, seating, storage pieces and more.
Minimalist Cast Aluminium Nut Cracker by Pierre Vandel, France, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Minimalist - Modern - Vintage This nut cracker was designed by Pierre Vandel for Espace Pierre Cardin, in the 1970s. It is a minimalist and functional piece made of aluminum. Elegant...
Aluminum
Colony Medium Aluminium Tray by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Colony is a polished aluminium tray designed by Aldo Cibic. The square silhouette is minimalist, but the rounded corners and the sinuous handles give to the object a warm and refined...
Aluminum
Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker
Located in New York, NY
The finely carved hound's head with glass eyes, with mouth opening to receive nuts.
Wood
$1,052
H 1.38 in W 19.49 in D 11.23 in
Serving Tray in Lucite, Rattan and Aluminium Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular with handles, serving tray in lucite and rattan with gold aluminium border in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great acc...
Metal
Pierre Vandel Pepper and Salt and Nut Cracker, France, 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of pepper and salt, and a nut cracker designed by Pierre Vandel for Espace de Pierre Cardin, Paris, 1970. These items are made of solid aluminum and are fantastically s...
Aluminum
1970s Space Age Atomic Folding TV Tray
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage folding TV tray from the 1970s in a playful bright yellow with white legs and a drink holder. Made in the USA by Bliss Craft of Hollyw...
Plastic
French Cast Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Sheffield, MA
This lovely open serving centerpiece piece features three bowls, 1 large and 2 small, resting on a base resembling a balanced scale. Perfect for serving condiment or hors d'oeuvres, ...
Brass
Italian Folding Serving Tray Bonjour by Lavatelli, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This folding bed tray, model Bonjour, was produced by Lavatelli in Italy during the 1970s and reflects the playful and functional spirit of Italian domestic design of the period. Ma...
Plastic
$950
H 2.37 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Minimalist Cast Aluminium Nut Cracker by Pierre Vandel, France, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist nut cracker works with a screw highly decorative minor surface scratches on some sides rare. this item will ship from France. Price does not include possible c...
Aluminum
Set of 6 Vintage Stainless Steel Egg Cups, Italy, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage set of 6 egg cups from 1970s Italy embodies the timeless elegance of Space Age design. Crafted from stainless steel, each piece features a classic rounded form elevated ...
Stainless Steel
Nut Cracker, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nut cracker, Austria, 1950s Bamboo and metal.
Metal
Mid Century Danish Modern Screw Nut Cracker 1970s
By Quistgaard Tjorn, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool and functional Danish modern screw nut cracker by Dana Plast. This piece is cool and brings a cool, minimal retro feel with its aesthetic. Utilitarian and chic. Mid...
Plastic
Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1970s White Color signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s. White Color. It is a Ceramic Cheese tray.
Ceramic