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.
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Liberte letter holder/desk organizer/envelope box was designed by French Industrial Designer/Architect, Philippe Starck for Alessi (Portugal, 1992). The green plastic top, suppor...
Plastic, Bakelite
"Coo Coo" radio alarm clock by Philippe Starck for Alessi - 20th
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Philippe starck for Alessi - Italy 20th Iconic "Coo Coo" radio alarm clock, designed by Philippe Starck in 1996. Manufacturer: Distributed by Alessi and produced by Thomson. Design: ...
Plastic
$1,500 / item
Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
By TASCHEN, Philippe Starck, Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BABY SUMO, welcome to the world! The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...
Stainless Steel
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Phillipe Starck Custom Stainless Steel Dishes, set of Thirty-Eight
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillips Starck Custom Stainless Steel Dishes set of Thirty-Eight, from The Clift Hotel, San Francisco, California. Two sizes: Both 1/2" high Smaller 23" in total 9" x 6" Larger 15 i...
Stainless Steel
Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy White by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet
By Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miss flower power is the planter with an elongated silhouette and generous dimensions capable of giving a touch of personality to outdoor settings. Available in black, glossy whit...
Plastic
Large Etrangeté glass vase by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Philippe Starck (b. 1949) Large vase Étrangeté, Ca. 1988 Daum edition, Nancy, France Molded green colored glass Engraved Starck and 57/75 The Daum crystal factory in eastern France ...
Glass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Crystal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum
By Philippe Starck
Located in Mérida, YU
Cristal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum, France 1988. In very good condition. Very rare collectible sculpture. Signed.
Crystal
Limited Edition Juicer (No.° 9690/9999) Gold Plated – Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
Contemporary design icon Juicy Salif designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi and exhibited at MOMA in New York. Juicy Salif Gold Limited Edition, made for the tenth anniversary celebr...
Gold Plate
Postmodern Italian Voilà Voilà Metal Tablet Bowl by Philippe Starck, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Voilà Voilà Metal Tablet Bowl by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1980s, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...
Metal
Crystal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum
By Philippe Starck
Located in Mérida, YU
Cristal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum, France 1988. In very good condition. Very rare collectible sculpture. Signed.
Crystal
Philippe Starck Modernist Sculpture
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
Rare Philippe Starck for Driade Astronomie populaire sculpture.
Steel
Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy Red by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miss flower power is the planter with an elongated Silhouette and generous dimensions capable of giving a touch of personality to outdoor settings. Available in black, glossy whit...
Plastic
Crystal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum
By Philippe Starck
Located in Mérida, YU
Cristal vase 'Etrangeté n°3' by Philippe Starck for Daum, France 1988. In very good condition. Very rare collectible sculpture. Signed.
Crystal
Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy Black by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miss flower power is the planter with an elongated Silhouette and generous dimensions capable of giving a touch of personality to outdoor settings. Available in black, glossy whit...
Plastic
$1,200
H 7.9 in W 4.9 in D 2.5 in
Moser, Czech, Heavy Intaglio Cut Glass, Flower, Glossy and Satin Vase, Signed
By Moser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing heavy cut work in this beautiful Moser vase. Sand blasted signature in bottom and plastic label in front. Moser. Czech Republic. Nice glossy and satin finish.
Art Glass
$359 / set
H 1.19 in W 6.5 in D 7.88 in
Set of 3 Handmade Cast Bronze Leaves Decorative Dishes, Vide Poches
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Cluster of bronze leaves. Each of these splendid bronze leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, ...
Bronze
Original 1970s table clock and alarm clock COMFORTIME 3 by Krups
By Krups
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Krups table clock and alarm clock. Krups Type 672. Made in Germany. The 1970s Pop Art classic in typical red and orange. Clock and alarm functions are working. Quiet a...
Plastic
$3,135 / item
H 11.024 in W 17.323 in D 7.874 in
Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Porcelain
Rhino, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture of an African rhino with an innovative decoration. This porcelain creation portrays the African rhinoceros, one of the most magnifice...
Porcelain
Geometric Letter Holder
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Bring a warm modern touch to your stationary with this geometric Desktop accessory. Named “Triângulo”, it showcases how small leftover materials can be turned into a new object: mass...
Copper
$298 / set
H 1.19 in W 6.5 in D 7.88 in
Set of 3 Handmade Cast Brass Leaves Decorative Dishes, Vide Poches
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Cluster of splendid bronze leaves, each of which is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish ...
Brass
Travel Alarm Clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s Original condition Brass with green faux leather cover Still working Measures: Open height 8cm, wide 7cm, deep 8cm Closed height 3cm,...
Brass
$1,915 / item
H 11.811 in W 4.331 in D 4.331 in
Lladró The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo Figurine. Small Model. Numbered Edition
By Ricardo Cavolo, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
This piece is the contribution by the prestigious designer Ricardo Cavolo to The Guest, the creative project inviting cutting-edge artists from around the world to customize this fas...
Porcelain
Embraced Sculpture, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation depicting Jaime Hayon’s latest creation. A work that speaks about looking after oneself and harmony. Jaime Hayon’s latest creation in porcelain for Lladró is a new character sure to be another resounding success. Ten years after...
Porcelain
Junghans, travel alarm clock, 1950
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage travel alarm clock by Junghans, 1950, good original condition, original packaging included.
Metal
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
By Europa Clocks
Located in Wien, AT
Excellent original condition Brass with a brown faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 8cm x deep 8 c...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Philippe Starck Baccarat Harcourt Our Fire Three-Piece Candlestick Lamp
By Philippe Starck, Baccarat
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This three-piece crystal "Our Fire" candlestick lamp was created by celebrated designer Philippe Starck for the legendary French crystal house Baccarat. Introduced in 2006, the desi...
Crystal
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
Crystal
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
Crystal
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
Crystal
Philippe Starck Paris Shark Collection Metal Picture Frame, 1989
By Philippe Starck
Located in Atlanta, GA
French renowned designer Philippe Starck designed this impressive "Shark" picture photo frame in 1989. This incredibly unique design, named the Starck & Shark Collection, was initial...
Metal
Philippe Starck 1989 Shark Collection Chrome Picture Photo Frame
By Philippe Starck
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning "Shark" picture photo frame designed by Philippe Starck in 1989. Known as the Starck & Shark collection, this very unique design was primary made for L'Oreal in the form of ...
Aluminum
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
Crystal
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
Crystal
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
By Daum, Philippe Starck
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Not Signed. Had a little bubble on the back (see pictures)
Crystal
Vase " étrangeté sous un mur " by Philippe Starck for Daum, 1988
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
The vase "A strangeness under a wall" made by Philippe Starck is part of a series of pieces made for the Daum crystal factory. Founded in 1878 in Nancy by Jean Daum, the Daum crystal...
Glass
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H 20 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Philippe Starck Ara Table Desk Lamp, Chrome, Post-Modern by Flos Italy, 1980s
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
A chrome-plated and mirror-polished postmodern Ara desk or table lamp from the 1980s, designed by Philippe Starck in 1988, named after his daughter. Executed by Flos, Italy. A stylis...
Metal, Chrome
1990s Liberté Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Without a doubt one of the most prolific designers of all time, Phillipe Starck's work is invariably elegant, witty, and eye-catching. The Liberte letter holder is from a line of des...
Plastic