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.
Pierre Vandel Set of Three Nesting Tables, France, circa 1970
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pierre Vandel set of three nesting tables, France, circa 1970. Very good vintage condition commensurate of age. Dimensions: D 40.5 x W 32 x H 29 cm D 40.5 x W 40.5 x H 33.5 cm D 40....
Aluminum
Nesting Tables by Pierre Vandel, Vintage Blue Lacquered Metal, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, England
Cet ensemble de 3 tables gigognes, conçues par le designer Pierre Vandel dans les années 1970, sont un excellent exemple de style contemporain. Fabriquées en métal laqué bleu...
Aluminum
Pair French 1970s Nesting Tables End Tables by Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pair French 1970s Nesting Tables End Tables by Pierre Vandel, Paris Good vintage condition, with signs of wear commensurate of age. Dimensions: Table 1 L50 x W41 x H38 cm Table 2 ...
Aluminum
Slate Stone Brutalist Nesting Tables, 1970s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brutalist set of Three nesting tables. Wrought iron comes with a Slate stone top. Very good condition. 1970s.
Slate
Henredon Set of Three Nesting Tables
By Henredon
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome and nicely detailed set of three tables by Henredon. The large table is 20"h X 24"w X 15"d The two small tables are 18"h X 11"w X 11"d
Wood
Max Sauze 'Isocele' Nesting Tables, 1970s
By Max Sauze
Located in Miami, FL
Set of two nesting tables designed by French artist Max Sauze and produced by Groupe S.A France, circa 1970. The structure is made of matte black steel rods and all tables retain the...
Steel
1970s Pierre Vandel French Coffee Table Paris France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a fabulous Coffee Table, designed by Pierre Vandel, Paris France circa the 1970s. Aluminum base with cut-glass top. Aluminum, Brass and Glass. Dimensions: 1...
Aluminum, Brass
$6,500 / set
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
1970s Jens Quistgaard Cube Nesting Tables for Richard Nissen- A Pair
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic and desirable pair of tables designed by Jens Quistgaard for Richard Nissen. Wonderful exposed joinery on the sides of the tables, playful circular openings, and tables tha...
Teak
$419Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 15.16 in W 19.49 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris side tables, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Pair of Pierre Vandel Paris side tables circa 1970, black lacquered aluminum structure, gold band inclusion, original beveled glass resting on black rubber glides. All in good condi...
Aluminum
$1,048 / set
H 17.52 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Set of Three Nesting Tables French Bauhaus Style Metal and Glass circa 1970
By Bauhaus
Located in Labrit, Landes
Three nesting vintage tables , French, circa 1970 This table series was manufactured with a Bauhaus influence. Refined style thanks to the use of simple materials such as glass and m...
Metal
$1,891 / set
H 15.56 in W 38.39 in D 15.95 in
Midcentury Italian Chromed Metal, Aluminum, Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of three midcentury nesting coffee tables in chromed metal with aluminum legs and smoked glass top. These cool and slick tables were made in Italy during the 1970s. ...
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
1970s Nesting Tables by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Stunning nesting tables by Luciano Frigerio.
Wood
Pair nesting tables Gianfranco Frattini in style 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of nesting tables .Dark Brown stained Wood . Fitting on top of each other . Gianfranco Frattini in style
Wood
Onyx nesting tables France 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful set of three Mid Century Modern nesting tables. Striking French design from the seventies. Three Wrong Iron hand forced Metal frames with three original onyx tops. The Ony...
Onyx
Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of 3 coffee tables made of brass and smokey glass. All parts are original vintage condition (see photo). Brass is in bad condition new Glass Tables is 39/33/28 46/37/30 42/30/30
Brass
Sold
H 14.97 in W 19.49 in D 15.95 in
Pierre Vandel Paris Mid Century, Hollywood Regency, Brass Nest of Tables
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Nest of three tables in brass-plated aluminium, or gilt brass, with bevelled glass tops, designed by Pierre Vandel during the 1970s. Signed “PIERRE VANDEL PARIS" with attribution m...
Brass
French 1970s Nesting Tables by Pierre Vandel, Paris
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pierre Vandel set of three nesting tables, France, circa 1970. Very good vintage condition, with signs of wear commensurate of age. Slight nibbles to glass: Large table - 2 ...
Aluminum
Pierre Vandel Brass Nesting Tables, France, 1970s
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set nesting tables. Rose gold color. Cut glass top. Good condition, France, 1970s.
Brass
Sold
H 13 in W 41.54 in D 21.46 in
Pierre Vandel Paris Black Lacquer Coffee Table with Nesting Table, France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
Pierre Vandel Paris black lacquer coffee table with nesting table. France, circa 1970. In very good vintage condition with minor sign...
Aluminum
French Vintage Set of Nesting Tables by Pierre Vandel
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Austin, TX
French vintage set of three nesting tables by Pierre Vandel in black Lucite with brass accents and black glass tops. The middle table measures 13 7/8" in height, 20 5/8" in length, ...
Lucite, Glass