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.
Phillipe Starck Postmodern Officina Candle Holder for Alessi France
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
Candle holder aluminum vase designed by Phillipe Starck for Alessi circa 1980's .
Aluminum
$1,280 / set
H 9 in W 3 in D 4 in
1990s Pair Postmodern Memphis Industrial R W Stoller Brutalist Candle Holders
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very rare, likely one of a Kind pair of Hand -Forged Brutalist Post Modern Candler Holders by famed American Sculptor R. W. Stoller. Signed and dated These stunning Matisse lime ab...
Aluminum
Fondica Casenove French 1980 Bronze Floral Candle Holder
By Fondica, Pierre Casenove
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural bronze floral French Candle holder designed by Pierre Casenove for Fondica. signed.
Bronze
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Brass candle holder for four candles.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Brass candle holder for four candles with blue candle sleeves. 1960s/70s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 19.5 cm x D 18.0 cm. Fits candles...
Brass
$450
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 7 in
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
$320 / set
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.2 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass and Black Ring Candle Holders, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
Strikingly architectural and refined, this pair of Postmodern candleholders exemplifies the sculptural sophistication of 1980s European design. Each piece features a bold black circu...
Metal, Brass
"Coo Coo" radio alarm clock by Philippe Starck for Alessi - 20th
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
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
Postmodern Brass Candle Holders, Memphis Milano Style, Circa 1980s
By Memphis Group, (After) Gio Ponti, Michael Graves (b.1934), Aldo Londi, Memphis Milano
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional duo of brass candle holders exemplifies a refined fusion of neoclassical elegance and minimalist form. The sleek, polished brass bases anchor the design, while the a...
Brass
$10,554 / set
H 13 in Dm 5.91 in
Set of 4 Baccarat Harcourt Our Fire Candle Holders by Philippe Starck, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, these candleholders crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The candelabras are made up of three sections: ...
Crystal
Baccarat Clear Crystal Candle Holder for 2 Candles, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic ...
Crystal
Chrome Sculptural Candle Holder
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
The Chrome Candle Holder is the first in a series exploring the potential of upcycled electroplating rods—industrial remnants transformed into sculptural artifacts. These rods, used ...
Copper, Steel, Chrome, Nickel
champagner bowl by Philipp Starck for Alessi, italy
By Philippe Starck
Located in Kiel, SH
high decorative champagner bowl attribute by Philippe Starck for Alessi. The bowl is in a good used condition with small signs of use and age.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Five Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of five candleholders that can be assembled altogether or presented individually. Please contact us for more information and for alternative shipping quotes.
Metal