Pierre Vandel (1939), Coffee Table Set And Pair Of End Tables, 1970

Set of a coffee table and pair of side tables with double tops in beveled glass, lucite and gilded metal, manufacturer's label "Pierre Vandel Paris. Period circa 1970 108.5x 57.5x 40cm (h) and 43.5x43.5x60 cm (h) Pierre Vandel French designer and furniture creator, Born in 1939 in Roubaix, France At the end of the 1950s, the latter validated his diploma with a specificity in industrial assembly and design. He joined research teams at two engineering schools, Ponts et Chaussées and Arts et Métiers. Very renowned schools in Paris. A fine experimenter, the designer decided to create a vertical aquarium and hi-fi systems. Some time later, Pierre Vandel became known in the furniture sector, notably in 1969 with The Table Company. This side table was then snapped up at 5,000 units. The Marais International company became the designer's distributor. During his career, the designer met the renowned French fashion and furniture designer, Pierre Cardin. This was a golden opportunity for Pierre Vandel, who would benefit from numerous opportunities after this meeting. Indeed, Pierre Cardin put the designer in touch with a wealthy clientele seduced by his beautiful creations. The Roubaix native would attract both French and foreign clients. Indeed, his clients also came from New York, Melbourne, Tokyo, and London. His work then became internationally known. The latter used glass, bronze, as well as gold and silver. He received two export Oscars from the Ministry of Industry, notably in 1981.