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Pierre Vandel Armchairs

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
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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Pierre Vandel armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Pierre Vandel armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of textile and are designed with extraordinary care. Prices for Pierre Vandel armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $980 and can go as high as $980, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $980.