Rare Mauve Plexiglass + Chrome Spherical Bar Cart by Pierre Cardin, France 1970s

$12,800.00

A striking 1970s Space Age bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin. Crafted of stunning mauve smoked plexiglass and chrome, this bart cart features a spherical silhouette that opens to reveal an interior fitted with four bottle holders and spacious storage. The transparent dome lid is adjustable, while the chrome base and wheels allow for mobility. Perfect for entertaining, this bar cart is functional and embodies the futuristic, Modernist aesthetic Pierre Cardin is famous for. Sourced in France, 1970s.

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.”

DIMENSIONS: 27.5"W x 27.5"D x 26"H

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS: 41"OAH

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1970s

MATERIALS: Chrome,Plexiglass

CONDITION: Great overall vintage condition. Minor scuffs and scratches to the plexiglass surface, as shown in photos. The chrome frame displays a light patina that aligns with age and use. All three wheels function smoothly.

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Rare Mauve Plexiglass + Chrome Spherical Bar Cart by Pierre Cardin, France 1970s

A striking 1970s Space Age bar cart designed by Pierre Cardin. Crafted of stunning mauve smoked plexiglass and chrome, this bart cart features a spherical silhouette that opens to reveal an interior fitted with four bottle holders and spacious storage. The transparent dome lid is adjustable, while the chrome base and wheels allow for mobility. Perfect for entertaining, this bar cart is functional and embodies the futuristic, Modernist aesthetic Pierre Cardin is famous for. Sourced in France, 1970s.

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.”

Dimensions
Width: 27.5"
Depth: 27.5"
Height: 26"
Additional Dimensions: 41"OAH
Origin: France
Period: 1970s
Materials: Chrome,Plexiglass
Condition
Great overall vintage condition. Minor scuffs and scratches to the plexiglass surface, as shown in photos. The chrome frame displays a light patina that aligns with age and use. All three wheels function smoothly.

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