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.
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
Set of Eight, Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver Open Salts & Pepper Shakers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of eight, Tiffany & Co., sterling silver open salts & pepper shakers, 1907-1938, comprising four shakers and four salts, with shaped foot and fluted body, monogramed G each ma...
Silver
$190
H 2 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Max & Moritz Salt Pepper Twins Shakers, WMF, 1950s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of lovely modernist Bauhaus "Max & Moritz salt and pepper twins“ shakers, original vintage from the 1950s. Designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld, executed by WMF Württembergische...
Stainless Steel
$76Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Midcentury Salt and Pepper Shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in Teak
By Hans Gustav Ehrenreich
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury salt and pepper shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in teak. It was the late 1950s, and in Ehrenreich’s small workshop, there was no shortage of imagination. No two things were ever alike. Small silver fish were inlaid in hand-turned bowls...
Teak
$538
H 2.37 in W 1.19 in D 1.78 in
Sterling Silver Decorative Minimalistic Pepper and Salt shakers, 1970's
By De Stijl, Gerrit Rietveld, Bauhaus
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sterling Silver Decorative Minimalistic Pepper and Salt shakers, The Netherlands 1970's
Sterling Silver
Danish Modern Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome minimalist pair of salt and pepper shakers. Executed in teak wood with warm tones and attractive grains. In good condition with even color and no major wear.
Teak
$120Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 1.5 in
Conical Shaped Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Pierre Forssell
By Pierre Forssell, Gense
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish pair of vintage Scandinavian modern conical shaped salt and pepper shakers by Pierre Forssell for Gense, circa 1960s. Timeless design in stainless steel and bakelite, the sal...
Stainless Steel
Beautiful Carl Aubock Cast-Iron Pepper Salt Mill with Peugeot Grinder, 1970s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid modernist pepper- or salt mill with Peugeot grinder, made of black-finished cast iron. Designed and executed by Carl Aubock in th...
Iron
French Art Deco Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of silver plate salt and pepper shakers from France, 1930s. Lovely tulip shape body with twist off top. Perfect as shakers or decorative objects. Sold as a pair.
Silver Plate
Midcentury Nut Cracker Bowl, Hammer & Anvil by Richard Rohac, Austria, 1950s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and decorative nutcracker set, featuring a cherry wood bowl, a brass hammer and a brass anvil. Designed and crafted in the 1950s by Richard Rohac in Vienna, Austria, the s...
Brass
$298 / set
H 3.55 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
French Porcelain Fish Cruet Set with Salt, Pepper and Mustard, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A French Novelty condiment set is shape of a fish container a small mustard jar with spoon and salt and pepper screwers. Technique: white glazed porcelain with applied gold glaze/ena...
Porcelain
$358
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Guzzini Salt, Pepper, Oil, Vinegard, Parmesan Green Set in Lucite, 1970s, Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Table set for pepper, salt, parmesan etc. in green Lucite made by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s.
Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage Italian Borghese Style Pepper Mill Made in Italy
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Fendi Casa, Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful piece from the 1970s made in Italy. This piece is vintage and sculptural. The design is unique, starting with a brass finial at the top and running down in sculpted curved ...
Gold Leaf
Tableware by Pierre Vandel for Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Vandel
Located in CA, CA
A rare set of tableware designed by Pierre Vandel for Pirre Cardin, finished in brushed aluminium and dating from the 1970's. Comprising of three posy vases, bottle opener, nutcracker, four eggcups, pair of large candle holders, pair of small candle holders, six knife rests, salt and pepper Shaker, two napkin rings and ashtray. Dimensions: Posy vases: Small vase 6.5" H, Medium vase 8" H, Large vase 9.5" H. Large candlesticks holders: H 0.6" x D 3.94" Knife rests: H 4.75 in. x W 3" x D 0.75" Small candlestick holders...
Aluminum