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.
$12,500 / set
Pair of French Modern Club Chairs by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Houston, TX
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...
Mohair, Wood
The Vertebre Rib Chair by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lounge chair upholstered in brown suede w/aluminum base
Suede
$2,320Sale Price / set|40% Off
Set of Six Vintage French Pierre Vandel Chairs
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Pasadena, TX
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.
Aluminum
$3,599Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 23 in
3 Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Slipper / Lounge Chairs, Pierre Lottier, 1940
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slipper, Fireplace or Lounge Chairs in dark green leather by French / Spanish designer, Pierre Lottier.The chairs are in a neoclasslical X frame form in wood with leather cov...
Leather, Wood
1970s Solid Wood Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great heavy solid wood club chair from the USA, 1970's. Cube wood frame has been newly refinished and cushions newly upholstered in a creamy pood...
Fabric, Oak
$6,625 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 26 in
Little Petra Lounge Chair in Sheepskin with Oak Frame by & Tradition
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibi...
Sheepskin, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Club Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Art Deco chair from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with scroll detail. Newly upholstered in a lovely camel mohair. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. ...
Wood, Mohair
Set of six French dining chairs
Located in BE
This set of six handcrafted French dining chairs from the 1950s–60s features sculptural high backs and beautifully woven rush seats. Made from solid oak, the elegant ladder-back fram...
Rush, Oak
$11,974 / set
H 41.74 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Black French Pierre Chapo Midcentury Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A set of six dining chairs by legendary designer Pierre Chapo. France, circa 1970s. Original ebonised/stained finish in black. Good condition generally, some wear to the ...
Wood
$6,200
H 31.38 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pierre Chapo Inspired Slipper Chair Upholstered and in Walnut by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
This Pierre Chapo inspired slipper chair in walnut is inspired by one of my favorite mid century designers and his Lo9 slipper chair. I was drawn to the low profile and pleasing prop...
Linen, Walnut
Vintage Set Of Six Oak Dining Chairs From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Set Of Six Oak Dining Chairs From France, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction with original rush seats. Nice light wear and use.
Oak
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 24 in D 23 in
Westnofa Scandinavian Rosewood Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Ingmar Relling
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Westnofa Scandinavian rosewood lounge chair & ottoman by Ingmar Relling A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and ottoman made in Nor...
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Scoop Lounge Chairs by Carter Brothers
By Carter Brothers Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage scoop lounge chairs manufactured by Carter Brothers, circa the 1950s. This mid-century pair of scoop chairs feature a sleek design covered in tufted green leather upholstery ...
Leather, Walnut
Pair Ernst Schwadron Club Chairs
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Ernst Schwadron design for Rena Rosenthal club chairs. These chairs are in good original condition, usable as is, however the fabr...
Upholstery
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern side chair features a rounded oak barrel back design with brass studded vinyl upholstery. Unique mid-century captain's st...
Wood
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Pair of slipper chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chairs are reupholstered in a Maharam Mohair.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rolling Club Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs feature rounded seat backs, eye-catching vintage fabric, and metal casters for easy rearrangement. This matching pair of Henredon...
Pair of Classic Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant slipper chairs by Kroehler. Original upholstery, white laquered legs.
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Pierre Vandel, Rib Vertebre lounge chair, Aluminum and Leather. France, C.1970
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Pierre Vandel, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Munster, NRW
Pierre Vandel, Vertebre lounge chair, Aluminum and Leather. France, C.1970 The Vertebre, or “Rib” lounge chair, was designed by French de...
Aluminum
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs by Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Four beautiful dining chairs in good vintage condition. Designed by Pierre Vandel. Made in Paris, France. Frames are made of aluminum and bi colored. Burgundy with brass ...
Aluminum, Brass
Pierre Vandel Vertebre Rib chair
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important 20th century modern easy chair designed by French designer Pierre Vandel, France 1972. This rare chair was designed in 1972 and produced from 1972-1976. Only 800 chairs...
Aluminum