{"product_id":"rare-french-plexiglass-chrome-spherical-bar-cart-by-pierre-cardin-1970s","title":"Rare French Plexiglass + Chrome Spherical Bar Cart by Pierre Cardin, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French Space Age bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1970s, where function is expressed through form. Crafted from smoked plexiglass and chrome, its spherical silhouette opens to reveal a thoughtfully fitted interior with four bottle holders and generous storage. The transparent dome adjusts with ease, while the chrome base and castors allow the piece to move effortlessly through a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a serving cart, it reflects the optimistic futurism that defined Cardin's vision of design. Whether positioned in a living room, library, or entertaining space, its bold geometry draws the eye, bringing a distinctly Modernist character that feels as architectural as it does functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48817728782647,"sku":"","price":12800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/eEe4SUKlWJdjzYR7395vZmdSeonA21EnbhAyNZ4f_vw.jpg?v=1720032285","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/rare-french-plexiglass-chrome-spherical-bar-cart-by-pierre-cardin-1970s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}