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Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s

Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s

$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph
Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph

$4,800 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade Aleph 1982 Enameled steel legs, lacquered curved

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s
Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s

Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s

$1,370

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

Philippe Starck Costes Chair For DRIADE 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Costes Chair By Philippe STARCK For Driade 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s
Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s

Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s

$1,370

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

Costes Chair By Philippe Starck for Driade 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s
Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s

Vintage Costes Chair by Philippr Starck for Aleph 1980s

$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.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988
Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988

Philippe Starck 'Costes Alluminio' chair for Driade - Italy, 1988

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in London, GB

of contemporary furniture,” said Philippe Starck of his postmodern chair for Café Costes in Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s
2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

$1,195 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

2 Costes chairs by Philippe Starck  for Driade  80s

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Padova, IT

Costes chair is a stunning armchair that was designed by Philippe Starck and was manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern wood metal and leather King Costes chairs, Philippe Starck, 1984
Italian modern wood metal and leather King Costes chairs, Philippe Starck, 1984

Italian modern wood metal and leather King Costes chairs, Philippe Starck, 1984

By Philippe Starck

Located in MIlano, IT

Pair of King Costes model tub chairs with structure composed of legs in chromed tubular steel, with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chair for Driade, 1984

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984 There

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of Six Philippe Starck Dining, Office Chairs, Model Costes, 1984 Midcentury
Set of Six Philippe Starck Dining, Office Chairs, Model Costes, 1984 Midcentury

Set of Six Philippe Starck Dining, Office Chairs, Model Costes, 1984 Midcentury

By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik

Located in Antwerp, BE

Great set of six Philippe Starck "Costes" dining chairs with armrests, 1982, project Aleph version

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 8

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 10

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 6

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 2

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4

Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 4

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981
Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981

$8,580 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Lisboa, PT

The “Costes” chair was used by Philippe Starck in 1981 to furnish the famous Café Costes in Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade
Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade

Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade

$1,482

H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in

Paire de chaises Costes par Philippe Starck pour Driade

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Rouen, FR

Paire de chaises “Costes” dessinées par Philippe Starck en 1984 pour le célèbre café Costes à Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Two Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Chair for ALEPH Driade 1980s
Set of Two Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Chair for ALEPH Driade 1980s

Set of Two Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Chair for ALEPH Driade 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in Čelinac, BA

Philippe Starck Caffee Costes Armchairs for ALEPH Driade 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade
"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade

"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade

$2,313 / item

H 31.8 in W 19.8 in D 22 in

"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. 22", W. 19.8", H. 31.8", Seat H. 18.5" Philippe Starck revisits Costes easy chair project with King

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

"King Costes" Curved Mahogany Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade
"King Costes" Curved Mahogany Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

"King Costes" Curved Mahogany Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. 22", W. 19.8", H. 31.8", Seat H. 18.5" Philippe Starck revisits Costes easy chair project with King

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade
"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. 19.8", H. 31.8", Seat H. 18.5" Philippe Starck revisits Costes easy chair project with King Costes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Black Philippe Starck Costes Chairs, Set of Six
Black Philippe Starck Costes Chairs, Set of Six

Black Philippe Starck Costes Chairs, Set of Six

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H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

Black Philippe Starck Costes Chairs, Set of Six

By Aleph Geddis, Philippe Starck

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

Great set of the Philip Starck Costes chair in black painted mahogany with black leather seats

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Costes chairs by Philip Starck, Driade 1980s
Costes chairs by Philip Starck, Driade 1980s

Costes chairs by Philip Starck, Driade 1980s

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H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

Costes chairs by Philip Starck, Driade 1980s

By Philippe Starck

Located in GENDT, NL

Set of four Costes dining chairs by Philip Starck for Driade, Italy 1980s. Steel frames with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck with Black Leather Seats
Set Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck with Black Leather Seats

Set Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck with Black Leather Seats

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H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 21.66 in

Set Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck with Black Leather Seats

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Cape Town, WC

The Costes Chair expresses the multiplicity inherent within the every-day object as a goal for the

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"King Costes" Prototype Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1992
"King Costes" Prototype Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1992

"King Costes" Prototype Rocking Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1992

By Philippe Starck

Located in București, B

This prototype "King Costes" rocking chair was designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in 1992. It's

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Postmodern "Costes Alluminio" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1988
Pair of Postmodern "Costes Alluminio" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1988

Pair of Postmodern "Costes Alluminio" Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1988

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in București, B

Pair of "Costes Alluminio" chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in 1988 for Costes cafés

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Costes Barrel Back Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade/Aleph
Set of Eight Costes Barrel Back Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade/Aleph

Set of Eight Costes Barrel Back Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade/Aleph

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

This famous chair was designed by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris in 1984. It is a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brand New Driade Bamboo King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy
Brand New Driade Bamboo King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

Brand New Driade Bamboo King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As a reinterpretation of Costes easy chair, King Costes alters its size and increase its firmness

Category

1990s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Brand New Driade King Costes Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

Brand New Driade King Costes Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As a reinterpretation of Costes easy chair, King Costes alters its size and increase its firmness

Category

1990s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Brand New Driade King Costes Wenge Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

Pair of Brand New Driade King Costes Wenge Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As a reinterpretation of Costes easy chair, King Costes alters its size and increase its firmness

Category

1990s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck  Costes  chairs
Philippe Starck  Costes  chairs

Philippe Starck Costes chairs

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H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

Philippe Starck Costes chairs

By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck

Located in Den Haag, NL

A set of four three-legged black chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the Cafe Costes in

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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Philippe Starck Costes Chair by Driade Italy
Philippe Starck Costes Chair by Driade Italy

Philippe Starck Costes Chair by Driade Italy

By Philippe Starck

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted Costes chair by French designer Philippe Starck with rounded wood back and hole

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck Costes Chair Driade Aleph, 1980
Philippe Starck Costes Chair Driade Aleph, 1980

Philippe Starck Costes Chair Driade Aleph, 1980

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H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in

Philippe Starck Costes Chair Driade Aleph, 1980

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Den Haag, NL

Armchair early model "Costes" by designer Philippe Starck, Driade of the 1980s edition. Structure

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern
Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern

Set of 9 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs Aleph, circa 1980s Post-Modern

By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Unique set of 9 three-legged black chairs designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the Cafe Costes

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck Costes Dining Chairs Italy
Philippe Starck Costes Dining Chairs Italy

Philippe Starck Costes Dining Chairs Italy

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H 31.5 in W 19 in D 22 in

Philippe Starck Costes Dining Chairs Italy

By Philippe Starck

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of six very well crafted Costes dining chairs with sexy curved barrel backs and sloping arms

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Costes Alluminio Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
Costes Alluminio Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade

Costes Alluminio Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade

By Philippe Starck

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The Costes Alluminio chair is designed by Philippe Starck in 1988 for Driade. The chair is

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Leather Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
Black Leather Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

Black Leather Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

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H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in

Black Leather Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Vienna, AT

This Iconic three-legged chair was designed in 1983 by Phillippe Starck for the Cafe Costes in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of sleek, Costes chairs by French designer and architect Philippe Starck for Driade

Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of six King Costes chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph
Set of six King Costes chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph

Set of six King Costes chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph

By Philippe Starck

Located in Dronten, NL

Set of six King Costes chairs designed in 1992 by Philippe Starck for Aleph, the original

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Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in

Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck

Located in Dronten, NL

Set of four King Costes chairs designed in 1992 by Philippe Starck for Aleph. The chairs are

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck
Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck

Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic three-legged chair designed in 1982 by Phillippe Starck for the Cafe Costes in Paris, one of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 4
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 4

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 4

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. The chairs are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Philippe Starck "Costes" Side or Armchairs, Three Legs
Philippe Starck "Costes" Side or Armchairs, Three Legs

Philippe Starck "Costes" Side or Armchairs, Three Legs

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Philippe Starck "Costes" side or armchairs. Great design in these three legs chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Postmodern Chairs Costes by Philippe Starck for Driade
Set of Four Postmodern Chairs Costes by Philippe Starck for Driade

Set of Four Postmodern Chairs Costes by Philippe Starck for Driade

By Philippe Starck

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Set of four Costes chairs, designed in 1984 by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 6
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 6

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 6

By Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. The chairs are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

By Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. The chairs are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 18
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 18

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Set of 18

By Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 18 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. All the chairs are original

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of eight Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
Set of eight Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph

Set of eight Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph

By Philippe Starck

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This famous chair was designed by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris in 1984. It is a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade

Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of six Costes chairs, designed in 1984 by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris. Starck

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

King Costes Vintage Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
King Costes Vintage Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade

King Costes Vintage Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Great matching set of Vintage King Costes chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck for driade. Frame of

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4
Vintage King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

Vintage King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

By Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

This set of 4 king Costes is the second version of the Costes chair, featuring 4 legs rather than

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 6
Vintage King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 6

Vintage King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 6

By Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

This set of 6 king Costes is the second version of the Costes chair, featuring 4 legs rather than

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of SIX 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy
Set of SIX 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy

Set of SIX 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy

By Philippe Starck

Located in Antwerp, BE

A fantastic set of six "Costes" barrel back chairs by Philippe Starck. Each chair has a black

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

8 fauteuils king costes de Philippe Starck pour Aleph/ Driade, Italie 1990s
8 fauteuils king costes de Philippe Starck pour Aleph/ Driade, Italie 1990s

8 fauteuils king costes de Philippe Starck pour Aleph/ Driade, Italie 1990s

By Philippe Starck

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Set of 8 King Costes Model Armchairs by designer Philippe Starck and produced by Aleph/driade in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

By Aleph Geddis, Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. The chairs are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 8
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 8

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 8

By Aleph Ubik, Philippe Starck

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 8 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. The chairs are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Costes Aluminio Philippe Starck Driade Aleph
Costes Aluminio Philippe Starck Driade Aleph

Costes Aluminio Philippe Starck Driade Aleph

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H 31.5 in W 17.92 in L 31.5 in

Costes Aluminio Philippe Starck Driade Aleph

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Costes aluminio designed by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph. This chair was variation model of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4
Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

Vintage Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph, Set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 4 Costes chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. The chairs are in good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

A set of four black on black Costes chairs by Philippe Starck
A set of four black on black Costes chairs by Philippe Starck

A set of four black on black Costes chairs by Philippe Starck

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A set of four Costes chairs by Philippe Starck. These chairs have three metal legs,with a wood

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Pratfall Chairs by Philippe Starck
Pair of Pratfall Chairs by Philippe Starck

Pair of Pratfall Chairs by Philippe Starck

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Set of Four 1980s 'Costes' Dining-Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, Italy
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Set of Four Driade Costes Mahogany Chairs by Philippe Stark, Signed

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Compact dynamism converges in this stunning armchair by Philippe Starck. Ideally complementing

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Philippe Starck Costes Chair 1980s

Philippe Starck Costes Chair 1980s

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Philippe Starck Costes Chair 1980s

By Philippe Starck

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Philippe Starck Costes chair 1980s

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Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

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Set of Four King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck

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Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck
Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck

Brown mahogany and Black Leather Costes Chair by Philippe Starck

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Located in Vienna, AT

Iconic three-legged chair designed in 1982 by Phillippe Starck for the Cafe Costes in Paris, one of

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Costes Chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph circa 1980s Postmodern

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French architect, Philippe Starck, is best known for is wide range of buildings, interior design

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Set of 4 Costes Philippe Starck chairs, Driade, Aleph, 1980s, France, 80s
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Set of Four Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
Set of Four Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph

Set of Four Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph

By Philippe Starck

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This famous chair was designed by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris in 1984. It is a

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Philippe Starck Eight 'Café Chairs' for Baleri Italia, 1984, Café Costes Paris
Philippe Starck Eight 'Café Chairs' for Baleri Italia, 1984, Café Costes Paris

Philippe Starck Eight 'Café Chairs' for Baleri Italia, 1984, Café Costes Paris

By Philippe Starck

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Philippe Starck. Baleri Italia (manufacturer) Set of eight stacking 'Café Chairs,' designed 1984

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Philippe Starck Costes Aleph Driade Three Leg Armchair circa 1980s
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Philippe Starck Costes Aleph Driade Three Leg Armchair circa 1980s

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Set of Eight "Costes" Barrel Back Chair by Philippe Starck

Set of Eight "Costes" Barrel Back Chair by Philippe Starck

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A fantastic set of eight "Costes" barrel back chairs by Philippe Starck for Gordon International

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Philippe Starck Two Leather 'Café Chairs' for Baleri Italia, 1984, Café Costes
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Philippe Starck Two Leather 'Café Chairs' for Baleri Italia, 1984, Café Costes

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King Costes Vintage Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph
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Great matching set of Vintage King Costes chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. Good

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Set of Four Philippe Starck "Costes" Chairs
Set of Four Philippe Starck "Costes" Chairs

Set of Four Philippe Starck "Costes" Chairs

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Set of Four Philippe Starck "Costes" Chairs

By Philippe Starck

Located in New York, NY

Matched set of four three-legged chairs in all-black: black lacquered plywood backs, black

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Set of Six Philippe Starck "Costes" Chairs

By Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of six three-legged black chairs. Designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the Cafe Costes in

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Set of 8 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs
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Set of 8 Philippe Starck Costes Chairs

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armchair that takes the space of a chair. The Costes chair was designed with only 3 legs to make it easier

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By Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 'Costes' dining or side chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade. Designed for the Hotel Costes

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Vintage King Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph, circa 1992
Vintage King Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph, circa 1992

Vintage King Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph, circa 1992

By Driade, Philippe Starck

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A vintage King Costes chair by Philippe Starck for Aleph, circa 1992. Curved plywood back with

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Starck Costes Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the starck costes chair you’re looking for. A starck costes chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer starck costes chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right starck costes chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. A well-made starck costes chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philippe Starck, Driade and Aleph Ubik are consistently popular.

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Prices for a starck costes chair start at $1,075 and top out at $8,990 with the average selling for $2,837.

Philippe Starck for sale on 1stDibs

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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