1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic armchair model "Pratfall" by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph, circa
Steel
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of first edition "Partfall" armchairs created by Philippe Starck in 1983 and produced by
Steel
$3,732
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and
Steel
$2,777
H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and
Steel
$4,113Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.3 in W 31.5 in D 32.3 in
Pratfall Armchairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s, Set of 2
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Postmodern design classic "Pratfall" arm chair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade. 1st
Steel
$5,435 / set
H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade
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Pair Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Easy Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Pratfall easy chair designed by Philippe Starck. Very striking design the chair has only three
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Phillippe Starck Pratfall Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 1982 by French Designer Starck, this gorgeous bentwood 'Pratfall' lounge chair with
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Philippe Starck Pratfall Lounge Chair
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philippe Starck 3 Legged Leather and Cherry Pratfall Lounge Chair. Harder model to find in the
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Philippe Starck Pratfall Easy Chair by Aleph Ubik
By Philippe Starck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Philippe Starck easy chair has only three legs! Black lacquered steel frame with a bent ply-wood
Steel
1980s Philippe Starck Pratfall Lounge Chairs in Black Leather, Pair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair iconic Pratfall lounge or easy chairs designed by Starck, circa 1982. The distinctive three
Steel
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H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Iconic Set of 8 Black Laminated Plywood Philippe Starck Pratfall Dining Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of eight of the iconic armchair model "Pratfall" by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture
Upholstery, Beech
Pratfall chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Philippe Starck's iconic Pratfall armchairs in mahogany veneer. Early 90s edition
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Armchair Pratfall Costes by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Perpignan, FR
Armchair pratfall Costes by Philippe Starck, 1981.
Bentwood
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H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Philippe Starck 1980s Vintage Armchairs, Pratfall for Driade
By Philippe Starck
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by the renowned Philippe Starck in 1980, the Pratfall Armchair is a gem of modern design
Metal
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H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Postmodern Pratfall lounge chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Set of iconic Pratfall chairs by French designer Philippe Starck. Manufactured by Driade Aleph in
Steel
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H 34.25 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome pair of 1st Edition Pratfall chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade. Much larger than the
Metal
Pair of Pratfall Chairs by Philippe Starck
Located in NYC, NY
The Pratfall lounge chair is based on Starck's famous Costes chair. Black painted tubular steel
Steel
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H 33 in W 26 in D 25 in
Vintage Philippe Starck Pratfall Lounge Chairs in California Sheepskin, Pair
By Philippe Starck
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A vintage pair of the iconic three-legged Philippe Starck lounge chairs. Designed by Starck, circa
Sheepskin, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pratfall Lounge Chairs by Phillipe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with leather seating and black metal rod legs. Sleek three legged design by Phillipe Starck for Aleph
Metal
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H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Vintage Pratfall Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1982
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of rare 'pratfall' lounge chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph. These chairs were
Leather, Bentwood
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H 34 in W 24.5 in D 29.5 in
Rare Pair Philippe Starck for Driade Pratfall Lounge Chairs Black Leather & Oak
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful chairs were designed by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacturer Driade and were
Metal, Steel
Philippe Starck Armchair "Pratfall", circa 1984
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes
Philip Starck Armchair "Partfall" circa 1984, Italy, Aleph Ubik, First edition Designed in 1984
Steel
Pair of "Pratfall" Easy Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pratfall chair was designed in 1985 for the Costes Cafe in Paris. Laminated mahogany-veneered
Steel
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H 34 in W 24.5 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Original Pratfall Lounge Chairs by Philippe Starck for Aleph Ubik
By Philippe Starck, Aleph Ubik
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in 1984, the Pratfall chair in enameled tubular steel frame with bent plywood back and
Steel
Black Lacquer and Leather Pratfall Chair by Philippe Starck
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Dorchester, MA
Philippe Starck designed his distinctive Pratfall chair in 1982 and deployed it throughout the Café
Steel
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Modern Iron and Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern iron and leather bench with a hammered iron modern tapered frame and box leather upholstered seat cushion. Dimensions 30" W x 14" D x 18" H.
Iron
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Sergio Mazza, Quattrifolio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
$72 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Satin Black Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These SATIN BLACK collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
Rewire Custom White Saucer
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom ceiling light with three internal lamps. Powder coated metal. 4 QTY sockets each takes one E26 75w maximum bulb. Custom brass canopies. 8-10 weeks lead time when not i...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 40.16 in W 27.76 in D 29.53 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s. A lounge set by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, characteristic for its clean-lined design and...
Leather, Teak
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$2,900 / item
H 42.71 in W 14 in D 5.61 in
Pianeta Large-Scale Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Pianeta wall lamp--an over-scaled sculptural light that adds instant drama wherever it goes. Inspired by a vintage European design, brought into the 21st century by B...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,668Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in vidar 0554 - cat. FF base: p33 grey beige ral 1019 The Tulip midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Pa...
Fabric
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs. of the Louis XV Period. We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,800 / set
H 26.5 in Dm 37 in
Large Oversize Round Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Painted Velvet Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fabulous pair of Adrian Pearsall large oversized round swivel chairs redone in a beautiful printed cotton velvet fabric by Romo called Murano Anise. It s a cotton/viscose blend. Th...
Upholstery, Wood
Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is made of Murano glass which is...
Metal
Midcentury Chrome and Glass Dining Table by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, circa 1960s-1970s - Designer: Gastone Rinaldi - Good original condition with patina jr
Chrome
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.