Philippe Starck Sofas
French, b. 1949
A ubiquitous name in the world of contemporary architecture and design, Philippe Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles. Yet for every project in his diverse portfolio, Starck has maintained an instantly recognizable signature style: a look that is dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty.
The son of an aircraft engineer, Starck studied interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. He started his design career in the 1970s decorating nightclubs in the city, and his reputation for spirited and original interiors earned him a commission in 1983 from French president François Mitterrand to design the private apartments of the Élysée Palace. Starck made his name internationally in 1988 with his design for the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New York, a strikingly novel environment featuring jewel-toned carpeting and upholstery and furnishings with organically shaped cast-aluminum frames. He followed that up in 1990 with an equally impressive redesign of the Paramount Hotel in Manhattan, a project that featured over-scaled furniture as well as headboards that mimicked Old Masters paintings.
Like their designer, furniture pieces by Starck seem to enjoy attention. Designs such as the wedge-shaped J Series club chair; the sweeping molded-mahogany Costes chair; the provocative Ara table lamp; or the sinuous WW stool never fail to raise eyebrows. Other Starck pieces make winking postmodern references to historical designs. His polycarbonate Louis Ghost armchair puts a new twist on Louis XVI furniture; his Out-In chair offers a futuristic take on the classic English high-back chair. But for all his flair, Starck maintains a populist vision of design. While one of his limited-edition Prince de Fribourg et Treyer armchairs might be priced at $7,000, a plastic Starck chair for the Italian firm Kartell is available for around $250. As you will see on 1stDibs, Philippe Starck’s furniture makes a bold statement — and it can add a welcome bit of humor to even the most traditional decor.
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Creator: Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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Phillipe Starck Sofa
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillipe Starck Sofa from The Cliff Hotel San Fransisco
Wood frame with chrome feet caps and fluorescent detail on each leg.
Reupholstered with cotton-poly fabric and bolster
Dimensi...
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Upholstery, Wood
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
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Plastic
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
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Leather
Cassina by Philippe Starck Grey Fabric Mister 4 Seater Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A fantastic example of contemporary design, this Mister sofa is designed by Philippe Starck for Cassina.
The sofa has a low back and deep seating, fully upholstered in dark grey wov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Philippe Starck Sofas
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Fabric
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Leather
2000s Royalton Two-Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade in Fabric
By Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton Sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by hotelier Ian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Steel, Aluminum
Philippe Starck, Two-Seater Sofa Designed for the Restaurant “Kong” Paris
By Philippe Starck
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Philippe Starck, two-seater sofa in leather, designed for the restaurant “Kong” Paris.
The offered sofa was produced only six times in this color.
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Early 2000s French Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Leather
Len Niggleman Longoe Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck, chair made of leather lounge. Designed in the 1986, deep lounge chair, front features aluminium feet, embossed "Starck", black leather cov...
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Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-Nature' Outdoor Sofa for Cassina, Italy, new
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the sofa as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the size/model and material of the sofa.
Outdoor Sofa designed by Philippe Starck in 2020...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Green by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Plastic
"Out/In" Black and White Monobloc Sofa by P. Starck & E. Quitllet for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Out/In" is an iconic sofa, designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet and manufactured by Driade, in polyethylene monobloc available in white or black colors with silver anodi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Aluminum
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Powder by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Plastic
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available.
Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Philippe Starck Sofas
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Chrome
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Plastic
Cassina Lazy Working Sofa Design Philippe Starck with Flos Archimoon Lamp
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy Sofa.
Blue leather sofa including a Flos Archimoon lamp. The lamp is removable.
It has shelves beside every armrests.
Feet made of aluminium.
"Lazy Working...
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1990s Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Aluminum
"Wow" Three-Seat Sectional Sofa in Goose Feather by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow" is a three-seat sectional sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a solid wooden structure and plywood panels, covered in a vast sampler of upho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
"Monseigneur" Quilted Leather Sofa Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Monseigneur" is an iconic sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a padded quilted leather structure, with stainless cast steel front legs and armres...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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"Wow" Two-Seat Sectional Sofa with Goose Feather by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow" is a two-seat sectional sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with a solid wooden structure and plywood panels, covered in a vast sampler of upholstery ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
"Wow" Composition P1 or P2 Sectional Sofa in Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow Composition P1" or "Wow Composition P2" (mirrored composition of P1) are sectional sofas, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with solid wooden structures an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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"Out/In" Metallic Silver Gray Colored Sofa by P. Starck & E. Quitllet for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Out/In" is an iconic sofa, designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet and manufactured by Driade, in polyethylene monobloc available in metallic silver gray color with silver ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Aluminum
"Wow" Composition I1 or I2 Sectional Sofa in Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow Composition I1" (combining a left daybed and a right three-seat terminal element with one armrest) or "Wow Composition I2" (mirrored composition of I1) are sectional sofas, desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Feathers, Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
"Wow" Composition C1 or C2 Sectional Sofa in Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow Composition C1" or "Wow Composition C2" (mirrored composition of C1) are sectional sofas, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with solid wooden structures an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
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Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
"Wow" Composition E1 or E2 Sectional Sofa in Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow Composition E1" (combining a left daybed and a righ three-seat terminal element with one armrest) or "Wow Composition E2" (mirrored composition of E1) are sectional sofas, desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
Cassina Lazy Working Sofa Design Philippe Starck
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy sofa.
This Model is the pure one without the shelves.
The fabric is white ecru and it is in a very good condition only little signs of wear.
Feet made of aluminium.
"Lazy Working Sofa...
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1990s Italian Modern Philippe Starck Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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Philippe Starck sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Philippe Starck sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 18 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas by Philippe Starck were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Secolo, Moroso, and Artefatto Design Studio. Prices for Philippe Starck sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,525 and can go as high as $26,650, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,000.
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- Who is Philippe Starck?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck is a French architect and designer. He decorated many notable buildings, including the residences at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France, and the Royalton Hotel in New York, New York. He also creates bold, playful furniture designs. Shop a selection of Philippe Starck on 1stDibs.
- Where is Philippe Starck from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Philippe Starck is from France. The designer and architect was born in 1949 in Paris and completed his studies at the École Nissim de Camondo in the city. Over the course of his career, Starck has also had homes in cities around the world, including Capri, Italy; New York, New York; Formentera, Spain; and Burano, Italy. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.
- Where does Philippe Starck live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck lives in homes located around the world. He has an oyster farm in the South of France and houses situated on the islands of Capri, Italy; Formentera, Spain; and Burano, Italy. In addition, he owns a house in Portugal and an apartment in New York City. Shop a variety of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck is famous for his work as an architect and designer. His work stands out for its bold, dramatic lines and for the touches of humor that he frequently adds. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Philippe Starck.
- When was Philippe Starck born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Designer Philippe Starck was born on January 18, 1949 in Paris, France. His father, André Starck, was an airplane designer, and his work provided early inspiration for Starck's designs. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck designs many types of items. His furniture and household decorative objects are very well known. He also creates watches and boats and works as an architect. Some of his most acclaimed designs include the Louis Ghost chair, the Machine Gun lamp and the Miss K table lamp. You'll find a range of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
- What influenced Philippe Starck?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Many things influenced Philippe Starck’s work. His father was an aircraft engineer and his work provided early inspiration for the designer. Starck also identifies fashion trends, pop culture and toys as sources of inspiration. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.
- Where did Philippe Starck study?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck studied at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, where he focused on interior design. Following graduation, he found work decorating nightclubs. In 1983, he received a major commission to design the apartments at the Élysée Palace, then occupied by French president François Mitterrand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Philippe Starck furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024French is the nationality of Philippe Starck. He was born in Paris, France, in 1949. After studying interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, he started his design career in the 1970s, decorating nightclubs in the city. His reputation for spirited and original interiors earned him a commission in 1983 from French President François Mitterrand to design the private apartments of the Élysée Palace. Starck made his name internationally in 1988 with his design for the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New York. Explore a range of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck's primary design philosophy is democratic design. He believes in creating pieces of exceptional quality and providing them at accessible prices. Starck takes an imaginative approach, often incorporating touches of humor into his designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Philippe Starck furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck influenced design by changing designers' relationship to their work. His bold, playful approach caused other designers to take more risks and think outside of the box when creating their own designs. On 1stDibs, find a range of Philippe Starck furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Philippe Starck uses a wide range of materials in his designs. He is best known for unconventional pairings, such as pieces made of velvet and chrome or glass and stone. Often, he chooses plastic as a material because it is versatile and affordable. Shop a variety of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Philippe Starck's design style is modern. Some words that capture the spirit of his work include dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty. Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles and incorporates playful and unexpected elements in his work. Shop a range of Philippe Starck furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Philippe Starck has designed many products. He has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles. Yet for every project in his diverse portfolio, Starck has maintained an instantly recognizable signature style: a look that is dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty. He is particularly well known for his furniture, such as the Louis Ghost chair, the Tip Top table, the Series Club chair and the Prince AHA stool. Shop a selection of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Philippe Starck's most famous design is arguably the Louis Ghost chair. Starck introduced the design for Kartell in 2002, and it became an instant icon. Now, it's easily one of the most recognized (and copied) designs in the world. The Louis Ghost chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the tumultuous reign of King Louis-Auguste and Queen Marie Antoinette. The second half of the chair's name refers to its materiality. It wasn't Starck's first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time a single polycarbonate plastic mold was used in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs, creating a piece that has remained popular for more than 20 years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Philippe Starck furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Philippe Starck designed the Ghost chair for the furniture maker Kartell to produce and sell in 2002. It draws inspiration from the Louis XVI upholstered armchair. You'll find a collection of Philippe Starck Ghost chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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