Overview
Rare pair of cream lacquered bedside tables by Pierre Cardin, Italy, 1980s. Sculptural and refined pieces that translate Cardin’s couture language into furniture through soft volumes, glossy surfaces, and distinctive metal details.
 
Description
This refined and hard-to-find pair of bedside tables perfectly embodies Pierre Cardin’s design vision, where fashion, architecture, and furniture merge into a cohesive and expressive language.
Entirely crafted in a sophisticated cream-white lacquer, the pieces stand out for the purity of their surfaces and the balance of their volumes. The structure is defined by softly rounded edges and fluid transitions between top, sides, and fronts, giving the pair a sculptural presence that remains elegant and visually light.
Each unit features two spacious drawers with natural wood interiors, creating a refined contrast with the lacquered exterior. The gilded metal handles, characterized by their curved and slightly folded form, act as true graphic elements, introducing rhythm and depth while clearly recalling Cardin’s sartorial approach.
 
Design & Function
The compact proportions and the clarity of the lines make these bedside tables extremely versatile. While ideal for bedroom use, they can also function as refined side elements within sophisticated living spaces or high-end interiors.
The presence of the “Pierre Cardin” signature on both pieces confirms their authenticity and reinforces their collectible value.
 
Historical Context
During the 1980s, Pierre Cardin expanded his futuristic and sculptural vision into furniture design, creating objects that blur the boundaries between couture, architecture, and industrial production.
This pair represents a perfect synthesis of that approach, where furniture becomes a form of “wearable architecture,” combining movement, volume, and identity into a highly recognisable design language.
 
Technical Details
Product: Pair of Bedside Tables
Designer: Pierre Cardin
Period: 1980s
Materials: Cream white lacquered wood, natural wood interiors, gilded metal handles
Dimensions: Length: 68,5cm | Depth: 38cm | Height: 48,5cm
Condition: Excellent condition with slight and natural signs of age consistent with time and use, not affecting aesthetics or functionality.
Functionality: Two drawers per unit, spacious and smoothly sliding
 
Collectibility
A rare and highly collectible pair, particularly difficult to find on the market, representing a strong example of the dialogue between fashion and furniture in late 20th-century design.
 
Designer
Pierre Cardin was a visionary who extended his revolutionary approach from fashion into furniture and interiors, developing a sculptural and futuristic language that merged couture, architecture, and design.
His collaborations with figures such as Aldo Tura further enriched this vision, combining bold forms with exceptional craftsmanship and luxurious materials, resulting in some of the most distinctive and collectible pieces of Italian design.