Karim Rashid Furniture

21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surface gives the glass a distinctive yet still externally elegant character. Suitable for any kind of situation, diamond is ideal for serving soft drinks...

IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...

21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful un...

21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...

Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...

The Slide Koncord Grey Stool by Karim Rashid is a dynamic fusion of futuristic design and ergonomic comfort. Sculpted from durable polyethylene, this stool’s sleek, curvaceous form e...

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Silver Glass Vase, ca 1999. Measures 8” high, base 3-1/2” wide, and mouth 2-1/4” wide. There is a small scratch of silver finish/coating on glass (we've posted an image of the interior and exterior at the area of the scratch). There is also a faint area of small blemishes at the base See images for more detail. If there’s one thing karim rashid hates, it’s trophies. The 40-year-old designer has more than 40 of them, from big international ones like the 1999 George Nelson Award (given for breakthrough furniture design), to quaint little Canadian ones like Designer of the Year 2001. “It came with a little pin,” says Rashid, “and a … a … very nice …” He tries to describe the shape of the award with his hands but gives up. “It’s time that whole trophy thing changes. It’s kitsch. They’re functionless things.” Rashid was asked to design one for the DaimlerChrysler Design Awards (he’s a past recipient). “I was going to make it electro-luminescent. When the lights go out, it has a sensor so it turns on,” he says. But the trophy-as-night-light, a reminder of one’s worth in the darkest hours, didn’t impress Chrysler’s people. He never heard back. They may well be gnawing their knuckles over that decision right now because Rashid’s conquest of the realm of product design is all but complete. A lush and suitably worshipful retrospective of his work, Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World (Thames & Hudson; 249 pages), hits Australasian bookstores this month. There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. More than 2 million North Americans are throwing their rubbish into a receptacle he designed, while 750,000 or so park their rears on one of his cheapo plastic chairs. It’s not just in North America. He has been dubbed Der Poet des Plastiks by a retailer in Germany and the prolifico progettista Americano by Interni magazine in Italy. Trophies he may despise, but accolades Rashid can handle. The problem with being the Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas is that you’re still less famous than someone who got kicked off Survivor the first week. Most people cannot name the designer of one nonclothing item in their homes. Rashid, who was born in Egypt, raised in Canada and is living in New York City, is more than happy to bring an end to this anonymity. Not just because he wants to be famous, although there seems to be that, but because he believes design should be a bigger part of the social discourse. “I have been almost alone in this country, trying to make design become a public subject,” he says. His chief method of persuasion is to make the banal better so that people notice design more. He likes creating expensive furniture and perfume bottles just fine, but what really gets his juices going is the everyday: manhole covers, a cremation urn, disposable cigarette lighters, garbage bins, salt and pepper shakers, plastic pens. “I want American Standard to come to me to do the toilets for Home Depot,” he says. In many ways Rashid is more like an itinerant industrial evangelist than a designer. He traveled 200 days last year. He claims to have been to every major mall in America, where he signs his products in high-end design stores and trolls about observing humans interacting with the objects around them. He has taught at design schools for more than a decade, and his work has been in 11 art shows in the past eight months. But mostly he has proselytized the corporate barbarians. And like any good missionary, he has learned to speak the language of his converts. One of the first things he does when he gets new clients is tour their factories to understand their manufacturing capacity. He also visits the retail outlets to see how the product might be displayed. And he really knows how to sell, especially himself. “I work with a guy in L.A.,” says Rashid, declining to name him. “He made a lot of really bad furniture. His business was hand-to-mouth. I proposed seven or eight projects. The pieces I’ve done for him have already become iconic.” The subtitle of his monograph, I Want to Change the World, is not ironic, just characteristically immodest. “Most industrial-design studios try to interpret a client’s needs and come up with a style,” says Paul Rowan, co-founder of housewares manufacturer Umbra. “Karim has his own personal vision.” It helps that Rashid’s vision incorporates things that Rowan needs, like a design that will stack and ship easily and that creates little waste in the making. Rashid’s father was a set designer for Canadian TV who rearranged the family furniture every Sunday. So perhaps it was ordained that Karim would grow up to become one of the pioneers in non-cheesy plastic, making objects that have energy and personality but aren’t wacky. He, like many of his generation, has championed the could-only-be-designed-with-computers blob. But his is not just a blob for its own sake. His Oh Chair...

"Chorus" a modern-style candelabra, designed in 2004 by award winning industrial designer Karim Rashid in collaboration with Umbra. A wonderful and innovative shape: the candelabr...

In this listing you will find a pair of futuristic bar stools "Bloob" designed by Karim Rashid for Frighetto. This stool is perfect both for indo...

Stunning Postmodern floor lamp designed by noted architect Karim Rashid for Artemide, circa 2000/2020. This lamp features a bulb at the top. and one within the vertical standard ( h...

Kant is the stool inspired by the words of the philosopher, that blurs the lines between art and nature. Produced in recyclable reinforced polypropylene, Kant has a carrying capacity...

Kant is the stool inspired by the words of the philosopher, that blurs the lines between art and nature. Produced in recyclable reinforced polypropylene, Kant has a carrying capacity...

KOUCH AND OUCH, Karim Rashid, CASAMANIA, Pair of armchairs, textile and plastic, circa 1970, Italy. Height 103 cm, seat height: 33 cm, depth 52 cm, width 1 m.

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, wood chaise you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chaise is statement piec...

Rare and important pair of Post Modern, Contemporary Kurve lounge chairs, designed by Karim Rashid, made in Canada for Nienkamper, circa 2000/2020. The chairs feature a sexy curvac...

Organic shaped tops are the distinguishing trait of this cocktail table in welded glass, that plays with the alternance of the finishes and harmonic lines. The two different heights ...

21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Kou...

Fiberglass loveseat designed by renowned designer Karim Rashid to commemorate Veuve Cliquot’s 250th anniversary.

Karim Rashid Kiwi Green "Kite" Chairs for Label in the Netherlands 2004. These Kiwi Green "Kite" Chairs were designed by Karim Rashid for Label...

The works of the artist Karim Rashid, of Egyptian origin, are aimed at conveying his heritage and personal sensibility through the use of bold lines and glossy lacquer finishes in primary colors. Zag is a minimal bookshelf...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. The low table Dekon 2 was designed by Karim Rashid, who gave it futuristic shapes suited for...

The pieces are in terrific condition overall with some light signs of use. This listed price is for one chair. Two are available in this exact upholstery. Two others are available in...

21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base blue top Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in ...

Pair of modern floor lamps designed by Karim Rashid for Artemide. The Artemide Cadmo LED Floor Lamp adds character, measuring over 5 feet tall, with th...

Karim Rashid Shroom Stool designed for IDEE, Japan in 1998. This silver vinyl version was a limited edition and is signed and numbered #4/57 on the IDEE labeled fabric on the bottom of the stool. It was part of the TOTEM Design collection; TOTEM - The Objects That Evoke Meaning - was a a progressive and influential retail design gallery in Manhattan operating between 1994-2004 that represented cutting edge modern design of the period. Overall the stool is on good condition with a couple small tears, minor dents and scuffs to the vinyl, and wear as shown in the detail photos. The stool measures 18" high x 16 ½" wide x 14" deep. Karim Rashid (born 1960) is an Egyptian-born and Canadian raised industrial designer. His designs include luxury goods, furniture, lighting, surface design, brand identity and packaging. Time magazine has described him as the "most famous industrial designer in all the Americas" and the "Prince of Plastic". He is based in New York City, as well as Belgrade, Miami and India. Rashid's work is featured in 20 permanent collections. His pieces are exhibited in museums worldwide, including the MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and SFMOMA. He is known for designs such as the "Garbo" waste can and "Oh Chair...

Karim Rashid entwarf 2004 für Label of the Netherlands den Stuhl Kite und die Ottomane Mini Kite. Ich glaube, sie wurden über DWR verkauft und werden nicht mehr hergestellt. Da Karim...

21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors. King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...

21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base Blue Top Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in c...

21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors. King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...

The ergonomically perfect Ego Chair, made of luxurious nautical resin, has hints of the human face designed cleverly through its back. It is coated in a weat...

Table completely made of solid wood with table top made of glued lists and beveled edges, characterized by an asymmetrical leg with base positioned laterally. Designed by Karim Ra...

Shelf characterized by asymmetrical supports in curved and shaped multilayer wood panels, that can either be veneered or covered with leather, in which are fitted six 5 cm thick shel...

21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Ko...

Desk in veneered multilayer characterized by smooth flowing lines, consisting of a curved top and a front panel that can either be veneered or covered with leather. It is equipped wi...

Ego screen pearl white is a breathtaking maze-like pattern of the human face. It can be used as a divider or even a console. The Ego Screen is an illusion...

Sculptural floor lamp made completely of solid wood, shaped from a single block. Two LED strips flow along the outer profiles, creating a mood lighting. ...

A head that stands out in a crowded room, Ego is not just any cabinet, it’s the one that introduces you to your alter Ego. Be free to live the life you do in the comfort of...

Sideboard in solid and multilayer wood, characterized by rounded sides and top that surround the 6 drawers, assembled with dovetail joints and equipped with shaped fronts. A central ...

21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base Blue Top Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in c...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Lacquered Floor Lamp, Artemide, Labeled Italy A 'Cadmo' floor light by Karim Rashid for Artemide, Italy A curved aluminum panel envelopes a...

Striking "Chorus" candelabra in die-cast zinc with a matte chrome plating by Karim Rashid for Umbra, circa 2000s. Described by their designer, K...

Table lamp direct diffused light. Structure in cast aluminum lacquered in the new Living Coral color and available in pastel colors: white, light blue, light lime green, light grey; ...

21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors. King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...

Karim Rashid, the father of Blobjects, designed this masterpiece for the historical italian pottery house Bitossi. The Cyclik vase was released in a limited edition of 79 numbered pi...

21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece Kount large vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning ce...

Aphex chair designed by Karim Rashid for Idee, Japan. This is one of Karim Rashid furniture produced by Idee in the 90s to early 2000s. Designed in 1997. Black and gray color combina...

Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by the...

Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...

21st century Karim Rashid Flik suspension lamp Murano glass various colors Karim Rashid has designed Flik for Purho, a lamp which by the designer’s definition is “forged by fire but...

Striking a balance between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetic, this superb vase designed by Karim Rashid is part of the King collection and boasts a regal elegance ...

The Klutch chair was designed by Karim Rashid for Riva 1920 in collaboration with Lamborghini. The upholstered chairs are covered with hand-stitched suede leather and solid walnut sc...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Stool made from a single block of scented cedar with its shape inspired by the natural...

10Designed by LPKW and part of the Cubes collection, this vase is an exercise in sophisticated minimalism. The shape of the vase is square and raises tall with delicately round corne...

TOOT table A sculptural lamp inspired by the design of the Sixties. An object that conveys a sense of harmony and movement. The coloured or satin-finish plexiglass tubes give life...

This exquisite piece was designed by Karim Rashid in 2014 and reinterprets the traditional Venetian chandelier in a modern way, creating an ethereal sculpture...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Series of small tables in two dimensions with glass box as magazine-holder. Top in extraclea...

Toot suspension The atmosphere of the Sixties and contemporary rhythm. Three-dimensional elements arranged at different heights create a play on light and movement. The suspended ...

21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various colors Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination w...