Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair for XO- France, 1980
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949).
Steel
Dr Sonderbar Chair by Philippe Starck for XO, 1981
By Philippe Starck
Located in LYON, FR
Rare Dr Sonderbar chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1981 and produced by XO.
Steel
Early Matte Black Doctor Sonderbar Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, ES
The "Dr. Sonderbar" chair is a creation of French designer Philippe Starck.
Steel
French modern black metal armchair Dr Sonderbar by Philippe Starck for XO, 1980s
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern black metal armchair Dr Sonderbar by Philippe Starck for XO, 1980s Armchair or chair mod.
Metal
Philippe Starck "Doctor Sonderbar" Chair
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in San Francisco, CA
First production of XO Doctor Sonderbar Chair
Early Black Doctor Sonderbar Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in L'Escala, ES
The "Dr. Sonderbar" chair is a creation of French designer Philippe Starck.
Steel
Lounge Chair 'Dr. Sonderbar' by Philippe Starck for xO
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair 'Dr. Sonderbar'. Design by Philippe Starck.
Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair, OX France, 1980
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Doctor Sonderbar chair by Philippe Starck made by XO, France.
Steel
French Design Philippe Starck, Dr Sonderbar Chair, XO - 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
Philippe Starck - Doctor Sonderbar Chair in chromed metal, produced by XO in France, 1980s.
Metal, Chrome
Philippe Starck Doctor Sonderbar Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Three-legged chair named 'Doctor Sonderbar' by Philippe Starck for XO, 1983.
Steel
Pair of Original Dr. Sonderbar Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Iconic chairs circa 1983 designed by Philippe Starck. Lovely original pair. Great condition with just the right amount of age and patina.
Stainless Steel
Post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, England
Dr Sonderbar steel chair in the rare glossy black, by Philippe Starck.
Steel
Sold
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Rare first edition post-modern Dr Sonderbar chair in white by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, England
Dr Sonderbar steel chair in the rare pearlescent white, by Philippe Starck.
Steel
Dr. Sonderbar Postmodern Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
selected items – We change the way you think about forever. Dr. Sonderbar Chair by Philippe Starck for XO Design Designer Philippe Starck Brand XO Design, Italy Era 1980`s Material ...
Steel
Philippe Starck "Doctor Sonderbar" Three-Leg Sculptural Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural yet whimsical chromed steel chair entitled "Doctor Sonderbar" was designed by Phillip Starck and produced by XO during the time of 1983-1989.
Steel, Chrome
Tripod Nickel Dr Sonderbar Lounge Chair by Philippe Starck
By ICF New York, Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Post-Moder Polish Nickel Tripod “Dr Sonderbar” Lounge Chair by renowned French designer Philippe Starck.
Nickel
Early Matte Black Doctor Sonderbar Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early matte black doctor Sonderbar armchair by Philippe Starck. Designed by Stark for XO in 1983. Stamped XO.
Steel
Dr. Sonderbar Postmodern Chair by Philippe Starck 1st Edition
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Extremely rare first version of the model Dr. Sonderbar by Philippe Starck.
Steel
Philippe Starck "Doctor Sonderbar" Three Legged Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Very early nickel plated Dr Sonderbar chair by Philippe Starck. One owner, in pristine original condition; truly memorable.
Steel
Dr. Sonderbar chairs, pair by Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Dr. Sonderbar chairs, pair by Philippe Starck
Steel
"Dr. Sonderbar" Chairs, Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Bridport, CT
Pair of "Doctor Sonderbar" chairs by Philippe Starck made by XO, France.
Steel
Dr Sonderbar Chair by Philippe Starck for XO, 1983
By Philippe Starck
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Philippe Starck Producer - XO Model - Dr Sonderbar Chair Design Period - 1983 Measurements - Width 91 cm x Depth 48 cm x Height 64 cm x Seat Height 40 cm Materials - Metal...
Metal
Black minimal Doctor Sonderbar chair by Philippe Stark for XO
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The Philippe Starck Doctor Sonderbar chair is a striking piece of furniture that combines futuristic design with industrial aesthetics.
Steel
Dr Sonderbar Armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
From French designer Philippe Starck, the Dr. Sonderbar nickel-plated steel chair with perforated seat.
Chrome
Philippe Starck Sonderbar armchair XO 1983
By Philippe Starck
Located in Grenoble, FR
Philippe Starck iconic armchair model Sonderbar which already represents all the concept orientations of this designer. Ultra-rare Disform Edition XO The chair is characterized by it...
Iron
Black "Wendy Wright" Chair by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Disform, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous "Wendy Wright chair by Philippe Starck for Disform, circa 1980s. The chair stands as an iconic testament to the innovative design ethos of its era. Crafted under the discern...
Metal
Philippe Starck "Pat Conley 2" armchair for XO, France 1986
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pat Conley “Chair No. 2,” XO, France A striking example of late 20th-century design, defined by its fluid, sculptural, architectural lines and industrial materiality. Crafted in me...
Metal
$1,372
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
A POSTMODERN "DR GLOB" chair, by PHILIPPE STARCK, KARTELL, Italy 1980
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic "Dr Glob" postmodern chair, silver lacquered metal tube structure and stylized plastic seating area, by Philippe Starck, produced by Kartell, Italy 1980. Kartell signature ...
Metal
$4,919
H 24.81 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair by Philippe Starck for XO, France 1983
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic ‘Dr. Sonderbar’ armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by XO in France. The model was introduced in 1983 and is one of Starck’s most recognizable experimental s...
Steel
"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"King Costes" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a polished aluminum structure and curved plywood striped wenge or bamboo finish...
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Mickville chair for Driade - Italy, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
A design of deceptive simplicity, Starck’s Mickville chair plays a deft trick. A rotating segment in the tubular back enables movement in one leg, thus allowing the circular seat to ...
Lacquer
$400
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Italian Modern Black Metal and Rubber Chair by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1984
By Maurizio Peregalli, Zeus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and rubber chair by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1984. Chair with matt black metal structure, with four square-section legs, the rear of which extend up t...
Metal
$297
H 30.32 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
Italian Modern Black Metal Ibisco Chair, Raimondi for Molteni & Consonni, 1980s
By Giuseppe Raimondi, Molteni & C
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal Ibisco model chair by Giuseppe Raimondi and produced by Molteni & Consonni, 1980s. Ibisco model chair with seat entirely in black metal, with round seat an...
Metal
$660Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Baleri Italia Cafè Chair by Philippe Starck
By Baleri Italia, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A chair designed by the most famous French creator for the then most famous French café: Café Costes in Paris. This stackable chair is solid and comfortable: the ideal chair for a ca...
Steel
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph 1981 to french famous cafe Costes in Paris.
Plywood
$5,329
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
“It does not try to be too demonstrative, it has a certain form of discretion, it is a real success of contemporary furniture,” said Philippe Starck of his postmodern chair for Café ...
Aluminum
$2,001
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Philippe Starck 'Von Vogelsang' armchair for Driade - Italy, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
Originally designed for the Café Rothschild, the Von Vogelsang armchair by Philippe Starck playfully reduces the armchair to its most sparse form. Two clean curves of tubular steel e...
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Costes Chair By Philippe STARCK For Driade 1980s
Metal
$2,573
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 20.08 in
Philippe Starck Von Vogelsang Chair for Driade, circa 1985, France
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Von Vogelsang chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, circa1985, France. Model created in 1985 for Cafe Rothschild. Tubular steel and perforated metal sheet. Dimensions: 54 cm W, 72 cm ...
Metal
$3,500
H 27.4 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Philippe Starck Rare "Miss Dorn" Chair for Disform 1982 France/Spain
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare “Miss Dorn” tripod chair designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 and manufactured by Disform in 1983. Executed with black lacquered tubular steel frames, the design exemplifies Star...
Metal
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking co...
Fiberglass
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
$1,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13 in Dm 27.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 70EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$2,059 / item
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Wool, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its c...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Custom Made Gueridon Day Bed with Client's Own Fabric - COM
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
Following the success of its ottoman, GUERIDON is launching a full line of fully customizable and fully compatible stools, bar stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the sa...
Fabric, Wood
Agnoli Floor Lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Agnoli floor lamp by Tito Agnoli for Oluce. The lamp gets its name from the designer who was nominated twice for the Compasso d’Oro award and was awarded the gold medal at Neocon in ...
Metal
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount AS fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available in aged silver and steel with (1) E26 medium based socket. Light b...
Gold, Silver, Brass, Steel
Konekt Rib Flush Mount - Large Ellipse
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
The Rib Flush Mount - Large Ellipse is blown in Italy and delicately framed by thin brass ribs. A cylindrical brass finial, with optional hand-wrapped leather or suede, elongates the...
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Side Tables by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of mahogany occasional tables by Paul Laszlo refinished in dark brown lacquer. Top quality materials and workmanship.
Mahogany
$13,260
H 35.44 in W 36.82 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Record Player Cabinet by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Martin Eisler, Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
A Caviúna record player produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, with designs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. This record player has two hanging doors that ...
Hardwood
$1,111 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Concrete Side Table "B" Abecedario Collection Studio Irvine for Forma&Cemento
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee table B is part of the Abecedario Collection and marks the beginning of a language in cement that will create a concrete alphabet made up by tables and stools casted through a...
Concrete
$8,900
H 20.1 in Dm 15 in L 20.1 in
Carlo Nason Model LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Glass Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1969
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
AV Mazzega light designed by Carlo Nason. Model LS 134 Medusa or Polpo, 1969 Italy (Murano) Featuring four interlocking glass parts handblown into a single mold this stunning piece ...
Brass, Nickel
$2,974 / item
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
white cream handmade Ceramic Side Table Tall - Geometric shape
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
GEOMETRIC CERAMIC SIDE TABLE, designed in 2023. Hand-sculpted ceramic table with an organic shape made in Project 213A's in-house ceramic workshop and finished with a custom glaze. ...
Ceramic, Clay
A Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Side Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco mahogany gueridon with a four legs pedestal.
Mahogany
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Miami, FL
Pierre Chapo Style 2 doors French Armoire.
Wood
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.