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 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
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
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
Mid-Century Macassar Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco sideboard, credenza, with bar cabinet. The sideboard features stunning Macassar wood grain and rich pattern. It offers ample storage, with shelves. The case rests ...
Teak
Pierre Cardin Sideboard Buffet Cabinet 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pierre Cardin buffet with rare additional lighted glass tower hutches on either side. Towers open from both front and inner side via glass doors. Backs a...
Wood
$2,995
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 13.75 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency bar cabinet, sideboard, or bookcase By Mastercraft USA, 1970s Black lacquered walnut case, with brass trim and Asian-inspired brass...
Brass
$2,493
H 76.78 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
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
$4,019Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 87.41 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Cardin Lacquered Sideboard Mid Seventies
By Pierre Cardin
Located in bari, IT
Storage unit in black lacquered wood with two side doors and central chest of drawers by the French designer Pierre Cardin French production in the late 70s.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard, 1970s
Wood
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
Brass and lacquer sideboard by Pierre Vandel, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Luxurious seventies glamour sideboard by PIerre Vandel of Paris consitsing of black lacquer panels and brass handles and details The sideboard offers plenty of storage space Good c...
Brass
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
$14,606
H 31.89 in W 127.96 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Afra And Tobia Scarpa Italian Wood Black Lacquer 1970s Sideboard
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
The sideboard, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s, is a refined example of Italian modern design, combining architectural clarity, luxurious materials, and ou...
Brass
$32,950
H 31 in W 90.75 in D 19.75 in
Jean Claude Mahey Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, France, 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Dallas, TX
A truly spectacular and very rare sideboard was designed and handcrafted by French designer Jean-Claude Mahey for Roche Bobois, 1978. This features brass detailing around the drawers, doors, base and top adds glamour throughout. Consists of two center doors which open to shelved storage and two upper drawers. Two cocktail compartment doors on either side that swing open in the most surprising unusual and artistic way. The piece has been professionally re-finished by our restoration team in high gloss mirroring...
Brass
Unique Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquered French Sideboard
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique Pierre Vandel Paris Black lacquered French Dressoir. In black lacquer with painted glass top and stylish gold trim and handles. The unit has four doors and two cupboards. With some light wear due to age and use, on the backside there is a small hole, used for electricity by the first owner. 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 also 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