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 Philippe Starck, Alessi
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 Pierre Casenove, Fondica
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural bronze floral French Candle holder designed by Pierre Casenove for Fondica. signed.
Bronze
Ikea Candle Holder
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 3 'Konfetti' Post-Modern candlesticks by Anna Efverlund for IKEA dating from the 1990's. In three varying sizes and colours. Design: Anna Efverlund Produded: IKEA Height: 30cm...
Metal
$841,157
H 47 in Dm 27 in
Silver Baccarat Harcourt Our Fire Candle Holder Two Arms Philippe Starck, 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 candelabra is made of the base, a Harcourt ca...
Crystal
$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
Brass silvered jugendstil candle holder for 3 candles vienna around 1908
Located in Wien, Au
Brass silvered jugendstil candle holder for 3 candles vienna around 1908 Original condition
Brass
Postmodern Brass Candle Holders, Memphis Milano Style, Circa 1980s
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Aldo Londi, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, (After) Gio Ponti
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
$450
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 7 in
Postmodern Bakelite "Liberte" Letter Holder by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
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
1960's Swiss Brutalist Candle Holder for 4 Candles
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Swiss made Brutalist candle holder crafted from blackened metal, featuring four interconnected candle platforms with sculptural, organic forms. The elevated square drip trays...
Steel
"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
Oak Candle Holder, France, 1940s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French candle holder dating from the 1940s, crafted from solid oak with a warm natural finish. The piece features a distinctive architectural construction composed of stacked geometr...
Wood, Oak
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