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What materials does Philippe Starck use?

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What materials does Philippe Starck use?
Philippe 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable armchair in transparent and colored polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the quintessence of baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Kartell by Philippe Starck Modern Ero/S White Dining Chair
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Ero/S chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic. With an organic shape, the oval...
Category

20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Khan Suspension Lamp in Matt Bronze by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Many different styles, from 18th century eclecticism to contemporary minimalism, come together in Philippe Starck’s KHAN chandelier to create a new icon of elegance and modernity. The symbolism of the design is complemented by the technological innovation of Kartell’s new...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck for Vitra, 2000s
By Philippe Starck, Vitra
Located in Brussels, BE
The Baobab desk, a creation of Philippe Starck for Vitra, challenges traditional office furniture with its seamless integration of functionality and aesthetics. Crafted as a single p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic

Post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Dr Sonderbar steel chair in the rare glossy black, by Philippe Starck. With a simple oversized curved form and perforated base, this iconic chair is highly sought after. Philippe St...
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kartell Ghost Buster Nightstand in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Night table version of the Ghost Buster commode. A little squared cube on four legs, available in completely transparent, coloured or matte versions made ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables

Materials

Resin

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