Set of Six Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois, Late 1970s

A sculptural and unmistakably glamorous set of six dining chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin, produced in Italy in the late 1970s by Roche Bobois.

These chairs embody the refined, architectural boldness typical of Cardin’s furniture creations.
The silhouette is defined by a dramatic, flared backrest composed of two sculpted wooden uprights connected by three horizontal rungs—an elegant graphic detail that reads like a stylized ladder, adding rhythm and verticality to the design. The back legs, gently curved, flow seamlessly into the uprights, while the front legs remain straight and substantial, creating a striking interplay between movement and stability.

Original Late-1970s Finish
The warm, honey-toned wood retains its original spray lacquer, a glossy and richly reflective finish rarely preserved this well. It beautifully highlights the wood grain and enhances the sculptural geometry of the backrest.

Exceptional Leather Upholstery
The seats are newly upholstered in full-grain dark brown (testa di moro) leather, sourced from the same prestigious tannery that supplies Bottega Veneta. The leather is luxurious to the touch—dense, velvety, and substantial.
What might appear as minor “imperfections” are in fact natural markings of the hide—signs of authenticity that confirm the premium quality of the material and add uniqueness and value. No corrective coating, no artificial texturing—just pure, full-grain leather as used in the finest Italian leather goods.