Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin’s chairs, cabinets, tables and other pieces share many of the keynotes of his clothing designs. They are simple, geometric, elegant and cool.
Cardin was born in a village near Venice, Italy, and raised in central France. Always interested in fashion, he left home at age 17 to train with a Vichy tailor. After the end of World War II, Cardin moved to Paris and worked for a succession of couture houses, before taking a job with Christian Dior in 1946. Cardin went solo in 1950, and quickly won attention for his novel style.
Unlike Dior’s famous New Look, Cardin’s clothes de-emphasized a woman’s curves; his breakthrough pieces like the Bubble dress had, instead, a sculptural quality. In the following decade, Cardin introduced bright tunic dresses and shifts, marketed as the Space Age look and accessorized with vinyl hats and visors.
In the 1970s Cardin expanded his design work into furniture, jewelry and automobiles. (Later, licensing agreements would put Cardin’s name on goods ranging from perfume to sunglasses.) Cardin’s furniture pieces — inspired, perhaps, by the rediscovery of Art Deco design in that decade — feature simple, symmetrical forms, lacquer and figured veneer finishes, and accents in metals such as aluminum and brass.
Whether you are looking for a vintage cocktail dress or a chest of drawers to keep it in, as you will see on 1stDibs, Pierre Cardin offers an option in either that is timelessly chic.
Gordon & Jane Martz Glazed Brown Gray Ceramic & Walnut Floor Lamp, circa 1955
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A most magnificent Mid-Century Modern sculptural and layered Martz ceramic floor lamp with walnut shelf and base. Hand carved multidimensional glazed rings of hand painted brown and white hues give the floor lamp a sense of movement - like moving rings...
Brass
Feldman White Capiz Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Hello 1960s Hollywood Regency Glam! Most recently, a Feldman floor lamp of the same capiz floral pattern was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood...
Brass
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Any object placed atop this circular Curtis Jeré Pedestal is highlighted and enhanced. Sophisticated glamour from every angle. This sultry Post Modern pedestal features a smooth circular brass base over a black base. The brass glows warmly and with distinction. Smoked Glass top sets a dark backdrop and brings attention any object displayed. A chic modern pedestal that will enhance and elevate the design esthetic of any room. Accessories not included. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop - Post Modern Charles Hollis Jones Style lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa...
Brass
Tall Brass Feldman Lighting Lamp with Lotus Flower Layered Detail c. 1955
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Majestic, organic and inspiring tall lotus flower brass lamp famously made by the Feldman Lighting Company beginning in the 1950s. Feldman Lighting offered a large line of lotus inspired fixtures, lamps, centerpieces and candle holders of many forms and sizes of which our shop carries several of. This particular lamp is the largest of the lotus flower line. As if born from light - each layer representing a season of life - a ring of lotus flower petals grows in size with each layer down to maturity and full bloom. The lotus traditionally symbolizes strength. It can grow in even polluted waters and bloom, just with light. It perseveres through even the toughest obstacles to bloom. Brass petals are embossed with small lines softening the brass and adding organic detail. They are also malleable and can be gently bent to your pleasure. Black lacquered wood base highlights and anchors the brass elements. Shown with a large black bucket lamp...
Brass
1970s Sculptural Chrome Dining Or Center Table
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern sleek and sculptural chrome 1970s tubular dining or center table. This table is simply stunning. The photographs really capture its beauty. Curved chrome supports reflect and ...
Chrome
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Any object placed atop this 1984 Curtis Jeré Pedestal is highlighted and enhanced. Sophisticated glamour from every angle. This sultry Post Modern pedestal features concave angled sides that float over a similarly shaped black base. The brass glows warmly and with distinction. Smoked Glass top sets a dark backdrop and brings attention to the object displayed. A chic modern pedestal that will enhance and elevate the design esthetic of any room. Signed Jeré 1984. Accessories pictured not included. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop- Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair & Custom Ottoman in Ivory Holly Hunt Alpaca Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa...
Brass
Cylindrical Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Glass tube table lamp, with three brass fitments, attributed to Stilnovo.
Glass
Curtis Jere Sculptural Chromed Steel Column Lamp
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Large scale chrome curvy sculptural lamp on ebonized wood circular base. Retains partial paper label Mutual Sunset Lamp Company. Lamp shade...
Steel
Beautiful Gio Ponti Floor Lamp, 1974
By Gio Ponti, Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and minimalistic Floor Lamp designed by Gio Ponti for Reggiani with an orange-bronze, perforated Aluminium diffuser. Very beautiful, harmonious light. Giovanni "Gio" P...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Paul Mayen Habitat Chrome Lucite Cylinder Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Mayen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Uncommon lamp by Paul Mayen for Habitat, circa 1970s. Minimalist three-legged chrome frame base topped with an opaque Lucite cylindrical shade in excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Large Chrome 1970s 6” Diameter Cylinder Table Lamp
By Robert Sonneman
Located in New York, NY
Very large handsome chrome cylinder table lamp . Mid century modern polished chrome . Simple mod design . Circa 1970s . Looks like a Sonneman. No markings . Needs a great shade. The ...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Modernist Chrome Cylinder Von Nessen Table Lamp New York
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Walter Von Nessen Midcentury Modern 1970s Bronx NY Single Table Lamp Chrome Plated Modern Cylinder Tower Black Platform Base. Two socket lamp. No shade...
Chrome
