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Pierre Vandel Seating

French, b. 1939

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.

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Creator: Pierre Vandel
Pair of French Modern Club Chairs by Pierre Vandel
Pair of French Modern Club Chairs by Pierre Vandel

Pair of French Modern Club Chairs by Pierre Vandel

By Pierre Vandel

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Pair of French Modern club chairs by Pierre Vandel. We offer a rare, stylish and most comfortable pair of French Mid-Century Modern club chai...

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Patate armchair in altuglas, aluminum and fabric by Pierre Vandel - 70 s, France
Patate armchair in altuglas, aluminum and fabric by Pierre Vandel - 70 s, France

Patate armchair in altuglas, aluminum and fabric by Pierre Vandel - 70 s, France

By Pierre Vandel

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Very rare "Patate" model armchair Circa 1970 in Altuglas, aluminum, and orange new Tonus 4c fabric. Dimensions : Depth 84 cm Width 80 cm Height 65 cm Seat Height 36 cm Weight appro...

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1970s French Vintage Pierre Vandel Seating

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Set of Six Vintage French Pierre Vandel Chairs
Set of Six Vintage French Pierre Vandel Chairs

Set of Six Vintage French Pierre Vandel Chairs

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A set of French vintage dining chairs designed by Pierre Vandel. Original upholstery and frames are coated aluminum and brass detail with a rich finish.

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The Vertebre Rib Chair by Pierre Vandel

The Vertebre Rib Chair by Pierre Vandel

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Pierre Vandel seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Vandel seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Pierre Vandel seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Pierre Vandel were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Pierre Cruège, Raphael Furniture, and Tonon. Prices for Pierre Vandel seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,330 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,900.