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.
Mid Century French Shelving Display Cabinet Bookcase C.1970, Pierre Vandel Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid century French shelving display cabinet bookcase C.1970. PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered display cabinet, the frame form supers...
Aluminum
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered Cabinet with Shelving Display
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Voorburg, NL
Charming Pierre Vandel Paris black lacquered French Cabinet with stylish gold trim and handles. The unit has a small sideboard base with two doors and a removable upper part with shelving and display function, coming with two glass tiers (no chips in the glass). The sideboard base has one tier shelf inside. Standing on gilded feet and marked with the gilded designers 'Pierre Vandel' mark. In very good condition with some normal light wear due to age and use. The sideboard has a beautiful luxurious appearance in the room, very chique style and not much seen. Pierre Vandel was a French interior designer of the 70’s and acquired furniture that represents the taste of the period and gives a collector’s touch to a contemporary house. Pierre Vandel was based in Paris and in the 1970s he also opened a contemporary showroom...
Brass
$3,436
H 29.34 in W 35.63 in D 16.74 in
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Lacquered Sideboard Cabinet Pierre Vandel Paris C.1970 PIERRE VANDEL, PARIS: A black and gilt lacquered sideboard cabinet, on stile feet, with gilded designers 'P...
Aluminum
Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern oak frame and smoked glass shelves etagere, display shelf, or bookcase with adjustable chrome & nylon feet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Smoked Glass, Oak
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 84 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Pair of abstract Obelisk bookshelves by Baker Furniture. Solid mahogany construction, featuring custom two-tone finish. Bookcases contain 6 shelves on both the front and rear of the ...
Brass
$9,000
H 83.75 in W 125.5 in D 20.25 in
English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole bin style cubbies. Each cubbie opening measures 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and...
Brass
$4,050
H 32.63 in W 62 in D 20.25 in
Karpen of California Black Lacquered Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Karpen of California
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Karpen of California USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with unique original brass...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase Shelving and Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern combination teak bookcase shelves and cabinet at the lower third. Offset brass knobs on the front doors of the cabinet portion. Carved detail at the top crest. C...
Teak
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.25 in W 42 in D 15 in
Federal Style Carved Mahogany Mirrored Display Cabinet by Pulaski, 20th C
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Federal style display case by Pulaski offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest having central carved finial over case having double glass doors opening to shelved and mi...
Mahogany, Glass, Mirror
$8,596Sale Price|40% Off
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless vintage piece, this mid-century cabinet bar sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe. Its boxy, simple style, featuring four doors and one drawers, is typical of both the 1970s and designer Jean Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois design. The two external doors...
Brass
$3,779
H 85.24 in W 49.22 in D 12.6 in
Stunning Victorian Full Sized Habberdashery Apocethary Cabinet Library Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original hand made in England circa 1860 Victorian Haberdashery Apothecary cabinet A fantastic piece and rare to find a full-sized f...
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet 'Thierry' in Black Lacquered Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet, model 'Thierry', lacquered oak, ceramic, France, 1960s. This elegant sideboard evokes the European Gothic Revival period of the nine...
Oak
Pierre Vandel Black Glass and Brass Etagère, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
A Pierre Vandel black lacquered aluminum étagère with brass detailing and three black glass shelves. Labelled: Pierre Vandel Paris, circa 1970 Th...
Aluminum, Brass
$2,900
H 48 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit or Shelving Unit in Walnut with Milk Glass Shelves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool asymetrical design book shelf or wall unit circa early 1960's.. The unit features walnut framing with inlayed white milk glass shelving. Great mcm high contrast look with...
Brass
Sold
H 61.23 in W 21.26 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Pierre Vandel Vitrines French Midcentury Illuminated Showcase Cabinets
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Pierre Vandel Vitrines French midcentury, circa 1970 Illuminated showcase cabinets Original labels Pierre Vandel Paris Each has an internal top light Doors with locks and key...
Glass
Pierre Vandel Cabinet with Étagère, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Handsome Pierre Vandel cabinet in glossy cream white with rare detachable étagère. The cabinet stands 71cm tall with the étagère adding another 122cm for a total height of 193cm.
Acrylic, Lacquer