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 Modern Shelving Unit by Pierre Vandel, Lacquered Aluminum
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Miami, FL
A simple, stylish shelving unit perfect for displaying a collection or useful storage. Taking influence from Japan. Black lacquered aluminium frame with gold details and glass shelve...
Aluminum
Pierre Vandel Gold Brass Glass Etagere on Wheels 1970s Drinks Trolley Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
This gold, waist high étagère, is a rarely seen piece of Pierre Vandel design - but has all the hallmarks of his best work. The four-shelved unit is mounted on to four metal swivel c...
Metal, Gold Plate, Aluminum
$3,777Sale Price|30% Off
French 1970s Glass & Gold Lacquer Tall Etagere, Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
French 1970s Glass & Gold Lacquer Etagere Display Shelving, Pierre Vandel, Paris Aluminium frame in gold finish, with makers badge. Height between shelves: 44cm Condition: Very go...
Aluminum
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
Pierre Vandel Black Lacquered Etagère with Brass & Glass, France, 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
Pierre Vandel 1970’s Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, Lambeth
A Pierre Vandel black lacquered shelving unit, with five glass shelves Cc1970’s French Dimensions: 90cm wide 37cm deep 190cm high...
Aluminum
French Black Lacquered & Brass Étagère with Open Shelfs by Pierre Vandel, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Salzburg, AT
Extravagant Pierre Vandel black lacquered aluminum étagères with brass detailing and black glass shelves. Labelled - Pierre Vandel Paris - Circa l...
Aluminum, Brass
French 1970s Glass & Lacquer Etagere Console Table by Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
French 1970s Glass & Lacquer Etagere by Pierre Vandel, Paris In very good condition commensurate of age. A small flea bite to the glass shelf under the bracket (mentioned for accura...
Aluminum
$3,400
H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in L 67 in
Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a room for decorative objects. Glass shelves ar...
Chrome
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 61 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Tall Chrome and Glass Column Étagère
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Milo Baughman style tall chrome and glass column étagère, Each one fitted with four 17 inch square clear glass shelves. Each cube shelf has a display heigh...
Chrome
$3,415
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
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield Contessa Mid Century 2 Door Bar Cabinet with Hutch The cabinet measures: 30 wide x 18 deep x 31.5 inches high The hutch measures:...
Wood
$2,396Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 75.5 in W 31 in D 18.5 in
1970s Lighted Etagere Pair, Hand-Crafted Reed & Glass, Organic Modern
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of vintage 1970s etageres / cabinets with a spotlight in the top and two glass shelves below the light. Behind the double doors are two shelves. The...
Reed, Glass
$1,090
H 41.34 in W 33.27 in D 8.86 in
modular wall shelving Scandinavian mid-century modern design C. 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Floating modular shelving in Mid-Century Modern style made from petiribí wood, with two wooden uprights that incorporate hidden metal rails that allow the shelf height to be changed ...
Wood
$2,285
H 36.03 in W 27.96 in D 12.41 in
Vivai del Sud Italian Bookcase Etagere in Rattan and Red Laminate, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud, Franca Helg
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique Mid-Century organic étagère or bookcase entirely handcrafted in a gorgeous combination of curved rattan, handwoven wicker and vibrant red laminate shelves. This ...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker, Laminate
1970s Wavy Chrome & Glass Etagere Shelving Unit
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece shelving unit in the style of Milo Baughman please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Chrome
$4,101
H 39.77 in W 72.45 in D 14.18 in
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
Chrome
Directoire Style Enameled Iron Étagère with Brass Embellishments
By William Billy Haines
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom-made, circa 1980 by a metal-smith in Boston. Directoire form étagère constructed of welded iron, four inset glass shelves flanked by X supports with large round brass embellis...
Brass, Iron
Brass Chrome Glass Tall Etagere
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mixed metals Mid-Century Modern etagere.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 77.96 in W 39.77 in D 11.82 in
Vintage 20th Century French Black Metal & Smokey Glass Etagere Shelves c.1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant pair of Vintage 20th Century French made, black metal with brass detailed etagere display shelves, comprising of six staggered, smoked glass shelves of varying dimensions....
Metal
Mid Century Shelves By Pierre Vandel Circa 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid Century Shelves By Pierre Vandel Circa 1970s - Chrome steel frame - Smoked glass shelves - Designed by Pierre Vandel - French ~ 1970s - 9...
Chrome
Sold
H 78.75 in W 48.04 in D 12.6 in
Pierre Vandel Burgundy Tall Etagere 1970s Vintage Smoked Glass France Brass
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
An étagère, in Pierre Vandel's inimitable style, with his idiosyncratic brass stripe down the centre of the deep burgundy powder-coated aluminium frame with a sort of a floating shel...
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century French Lacquered Small Bookcase Shelves C.1970, Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French lacquered small bookcase shelves C.1970, Pierre Vandel, Paris A bookcase shelf unit with a smoked glass top. A black and gilt lacquered open bookcase with a ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 60.63 in W 63.39 in D 13.39 in
Pierre Vandel 1970's Two Section Black Lacquered & Brass Étagères Open Shelving
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Norwich, England
A Pierre Vandel two section black lacquered aluminium étagères with brass detailing and blacked glass shelves. Labelled - Pierre Vandel Paris - Circa late 1970s. Furniture designer ...
Aluminum, Brass
French Etagere by Pierre Vandel Paris Made in the 1960s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Oirlo, LI
French Etagere by Pierre vandel Paris made in the 1960s This is a beautiful Hollywood Regency etagère or wall unit. Nice to use in the living room to set up your most beautif...
Glass, Plexiglass
Mid Century Shelves by Pierre Vandel, Circa 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mid century shelves by Pierre Vandel, Circa 1970s - Chrome and gold steel frame - Smoked glass shelves - Designed by Pierre Vandel - Frenc...
Chrome
Midcentury Shelves by Pierre Vondel, circa 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Gloucester, GB
Midcentury shelves by Pierre Vondel, circa 1970s - Chromed steel frame - Smoked glass shelves - Designed by Pierre Vondel - French, 1970s - ...
Chrome
Sold
H 77.17 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in
Pierre Vandel, Shelves Units, in Velvet Lacquered Metal and Glass, France, 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pierre Vandel, was an French interior designer, who decided to open his own business in 1970. The company name is Pierre Vandel Paris. This original label "Pierre Vandel Paris" is ma...
Metal
Mid Century Pierre Vandel Black Lacquer and Brass Etagere
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Troy, MI
Black lacquered metal etagere by French designer Pierre Vandel has brass inset trim on frame and clear glass shelves, circa 1970. Signed Pierre Vandel.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass Ètagerès/Bookcases by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of bookcases or ètagerès by Pierre Vandel. Metal frames with a brushed brass finish. Original bronze glass included.
Super Chic Pierre Vandel Lacquered Aluminum Étagère
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large sized étagère of shiny black lacquered aluminum with gold foil banding or stripes, schnazzy design with five glass shelves and three smaller s...