French Chrome Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin for Maison Jansen, 1970s - 4 Available

A French dining chair attributed to Pierre Cardin for Maison Jansen, dating to the 1970s, crafted from chrome-plated metal, the structure rises into a high, slender back, with subtly curved legs softening the angular silhouette. The polished chrome gives the chair a reflective quality, allowing its linear frame to shift with the surrounding light.

The seat and back are upholstered in either smooth white leather or striated purple velvet, creating two distinct expressions within the same form. Against the cool metal, the upholstery introduces color and texture while preserving the clarity of the design.

Designed to stack, the chair balances function with a distinctly sculptural presence. Around a dining table, gathered as a set, or used individually at a desk or vanity, its streamlined proportions bring a graphic quality to the room.

Sold and priced individually.

About Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin, renowned for his innovative fashion designs since the 1950s, also made significant strides in furniture design. His desks, chairs, cabinets, and tables reflect the same simplicity, geometric shapes, and elegance as his clothing. Born near Venice, Italy, and raised in central France, Cardin developed an early passion for the fashion industry. After World War II, he moved to Paris, where he studied architecture and worked for several couture houses, including a stint with Christian Dior in 1946. Cardin launched his own fashion house in 1950 and expanded into furniture design in the 1970s.

In 1975, he opened a custom furniture shop in Paris. By 1977, he had licensed his name for furniture, lighting, and rugs that brought his fashion sense to the mass market. Although he didn't design the pieces himself, Cardin believed that furniture was a natural extension of his brand, famously stating, “Make sleeves to dresses or feet to a table, it’s the same thing.”