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.
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Marenco Sofa by Mario Marenco Mario Marenco was born in 1933. He studied architecture in Naples and won research grants for Stockholm and Chicago. In 1...
Leather
$3,136
H 27.56 in W 56.3 in D 35.44 in
1970s Jacques Charpentier Velvet Two-Seater Sofa with Chrome Frame
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This stunning two-seater sofa from the 1970s by Jacques Charpentier retains its original velvet upholstery, showcasing exceptional patina and offering superior comfort. The chrome s...
Stainless Steel
$14,150Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 74.81 in D 36.23 in
Rare Maja sofa by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1971
By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro divano 3 posti modello Maja disegnato da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1971. Struttura in acciaio, poliuretano espanso indefo...
Steel
$3,017
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 59.06 in
Original Midcentury Ecksofa Modulare Design Couch Leder braun
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes, 7-teiliges Vintage Modulsofa aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das braune Leder weist eine schöne und authentische Patina auf. Insgesamt besteht die...
Leather
Vintage Sofa Italian 3-seater Design Couch Leder schwarz 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes italienisches Vintage Sofa aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Dreisitzer verfügt über verstellbare Kopfstützen und zeichnet sich durch seinen äuße...
Leather
$4,245
H 25.99 in W 60.63 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Maralunga" Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina- New Upholstery
Fabric
$2,978
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery. Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Maralunga Sofa by Vico Magistretti, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An icon of Italian design, this sofa embodies the perfect synthesis of innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Designed by Vico Magistretti, the piece stands as an interna...
Iron
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Modular Corner Sofa, 1970s A beautiful Italian modular corner sofa from the 1970s in a warm sand beige tone. The fabric has a soft textured surface with a tactile feel that ...
Fabric, Wood
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-15 Settee, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage dark brown leather DS-15 sofa by De Sede Switzerland. The compact two-seater sofa consists of two DS-15 corner elements combined, and is upholstered in virtually indestructi...
Leather, Wood
Giovanni Offredi Leather Sofa by Saporiti Italia, Curved Design, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear. There are 2 dents in the leather on the back of the sofa, but...
Leather
Otto Zapf Sofalette Leather Lounge Chair, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
By Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This as 2 seater created modul set from the Sofalette series of Otto Zapf was designed by him in the 70s. The black leather of the lounge chair moduls shows a fantastic Patina in som...
Leather
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Otto Zapf, Drabert
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
Parker Knoll Froxfield Leather Sofa, Balmoral Green, 1960
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Parker Knoll Froxfield two-seater leather sofa comes in a fantastic Balmoral Green with a mahogany-colored wooden frame. The sofa shows patina on the upper parts of the armrests...
Leather
Arne Wahl Iversen 3-Seater Leather Sofa, Teak Frame, Denmark, 1960
By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This 3-seater sofa by Arne Wahl Iversen impresses with its organic shapes, which look great in any setting. The delicate teak frame of this sofa is in excellent condition, making it ...
Leather, Teak
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Cardin, Mid-Century Modern, France
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This exceptional set of two lounge chairs by Pierre Cardin is in excellent condition. The opulent design of the upholstery, which is visually arranged in multiple layers, gives the c...
Fabric
