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.
$2,750 / set
Philippe Starck Object Pointus Flatware
By Philippe Starck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philippe Stark 5 piece place sets of flatware manufactured by Sasaki.Setting for six No longer in production. knife-10" large fork-9" large spoon-9" small fork-7" small spoon-6"
Stainless Steel
Post-Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer Designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic post-modern aluminum lemon squeeze by Philippe Starck for Alessi, circa 1990s. The piece is in great condition beautiful piece of art .
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern Rare Mirror Polished
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Starck was born on 18 January 1949 in Paris. He is the son of André Starck, who was an aeronautics engineer. He says that his father often inspired him because he was an engineer, wh...
Aluminum
Hot Bertaa Postmodern Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Linkebeek, BE
"Hot Bertaa" Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI Philippe Stark - 1990s - Italian - Alessi Measures : 32cmx17cm H:25cm Materials: Brushed Aluminium - Thermo Plastic Wear con...
Aluminum
Vintage Philippe Starck Juicy Salif 1990 Made by Alessi Italy
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Iconic Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer Designed by Philippe Starck in original box. Juicy Salif, a citrus reamer designed by Philippe Starck in 1990, is considered an icon of industrial design, and has been displayed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It has also received this distinction at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Manufacture by Alessi in Italy designed in France circa 1990.polished aluminum 11½ h × 5 w × 4 d in (29 × 13 × 10 cm). Impressed manufacturer's mark to base ‘Alessi Italy...
Aluminum
French Modern Aluminum Table Ashtray Ray Hollis by Philippe Starck, 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern aluminum table ashtray Ray Hollis by Philippe Starck, 1990s Fantastic and iconic table ashtray mod. Ray Hollis with rectangular aluminum base...
Aluminum
Post-Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer with Box by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic post-modern aluminum lemon squeezer with original box by Philippe Starck for Alessi, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition, measures 5"D x 12"H and is ma...
Aluminum
Ray Hollis Ashtray by Philippe Starck
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Ray Hollis ashtray was designed by Philippe Starck. It was made by the French manufacturer XO. This polished aluminum ashtray dates back to 1986. It is in good condition and ma...
Aluminum
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Philippe Starck "Max le Chinois" Colander for Alessi
By Philippe Starck
Located in Mérida, YU
Philippe Starck designs the Max le chinois colander for Alessi, an object with a somewhat ironic yet elegant design. Max le chinois is perfect for the home environment and will be ab...
Stainless Steel
Ray Hollis ashtray by Philippe Starck, XO, 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
French modern aluminum table ashtray Ray Hollis by Philippe Starck, 1986 Fantastic and iconic table ashtray mod. Ray Hollis with rectangular aluminum base. The structure tends to sh...
Iron
Set of English Victorian Porcelain Tiffany Dinner Plates
By Philippe Starck
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 11 English Victorian white porcelain dinner plates with gold and green trim (Crown Derby, TIFFANY)
Gold
Alessi Max Le Chinios Ice Bucket Colander designed by Phillippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Philippe Starck for Alessi Ice Bucket Colander. Alessi Ice Bucket Colander designed by Philippe Strack for Alessi. A wonderful fun piece ca...
Brass, Stainless Steel
"Joe Cactus " new ashtray, Philippe, alessi, 1990's
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Joe Cactus ashtray by Philippe Starck, ( new in box ), alessi, 1990's This ashtray is no longer manufactured by Alessi. Marking under the ashtray, unused in original packaging 20 ...
Plastic
Postmodern Bent Glass Ashtray Bowl Catchall, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A transparent bent glass ashtray or bowl/catchall, Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, late 1990s to early 2000s. Two indents at top. Excellent condition as s...
Glass
Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition. A cool whistle that works whe...
Stainless Steel
$347Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 8.08 in
Vintage Champagne bucket with knobs made in Stainless Steell by Broggi Italy
By Fratelli Broggi, Milano
Located in Roma, IT
A vintage champagne ice bucket created in 18/10 stainless steel by the historic Italian manufacturer "Broggi". The Broggi factory has bee...
Stainless Steel
$745
H 5.91 in W 7.68 in D 2.86 in
John Round Sheffield Aesthetic Movement Silver Plate Fan Shaped Toast Rack
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large English Aesthetic Movement silver plate toast or muffin rack by John Round & Son of Sheffield and dated 1887. The rack stands on four square cut corner feet adjoined...
Silver Plate
$995
H 2.25 in W 22 in D 12.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Sheffield Reproduction silver plated gallery tray was made in Sheffield England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This oval tray ...
Metal
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
A Fine Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Three-Part Entree Dish, England Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very good 'Old Sheffield Plate' 3-part entree dish, comprised of a rectangular hot water reservoir retaining its original wood insulated carrying handles, receiving a conforming in...
Silver Plate, Copper, Tin
$352Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 5.51 in D 5.51 in
1990s Gorgeous Ashtray or Catch-All in Porcelain by Paloma Picasso for Villeroy
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous ashtray or catch-All in porcelain by Paloma Picasso "Hongkong" for Villeroy & Boch, limited edition. Marked on the bottom. It's excellent condition Dimensions: ...
Porcelain
Christofle Antique Silver Plated Citrus Hand Press or Lemon Squeezer
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique citrus press or juicer was made by the renowned Christofle Silver Company of France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in an Ed...
Silver Plate
Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic postmodern Memphis era design teapot designed by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s, a rare design not many were produced it's in good condition except for a ding on the botto...
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Classic Teapot Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style of Alessi Vintage Memphis Tea Pot designed by Michael Graves stainless steel made Taiwan signed at bottom 10.5 h x 9 w 11.75 d Original vintage u...
Stainless Steel
Antique Silver Plated Three Pronged Bread Fork with Angelic Heads
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique silver plated bread fork dating from the 19th century. The three hexagonal pronged fork has a short decorative shaft molded to two sides w...
Silver Plate
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 5 in D 3.75 in
Postmodern "Rigatone" Spaghetti Jar by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi
By Alessi, Stefano Giovannoni
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool postmodern "Rigatone" spaghetti jar by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi, circa 1980s. The piece is made of an orange translucent...
Plastic
Post-Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer Designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic post-modern aluminum lemon squeeze by Philippe Starck for Alessi, circa 1990s. The piece is in great condition beautiful piece of art .
Aluminum
Post-Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic post-modern aluminum lemon squeezer by Philippe Starck for Alessi, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition, measures 5"D x 12"H and is made in Italy. Gre...
Aluminum
Joe Cactus Ashtray by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1990s
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in Lille, FR
Joe Cactus Ashtray by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1990s.
Bakelite
Ray Hollis ashtray by Philippe Starck, XO, 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
French modern aluminum table ashtray Ray Hollis by Philippe Starck, 1986 Fantastic and iconic table ashtray mod. Ray Hollis with rectangular aluminum base....
Iron
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H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Philippe Starck Postmodern Ray Hollis Ashtray for the Royalton Hotel, XO, 1986
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic tilting wing ashtray designed in 1986 by Philippe Starck for the Royalton Hotel in New York. Executed by XO, France. Made of polished aluminum, signed on the inside of the lid. Part of the MoMA...
Aluminum
Hot Bertaa Kettle by Philippe Starck, French Design, 1987
By Philippe Starck
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Hot Bertaa by Philippe Starck, French Design, 1987. The Hot Bertaa kettle, an iconic object designed by the famous French designer Philippe Starck, is n...
Metal
Vintage Philippe Starck for Alessi Space Age Juice Squeezer
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Philippe Starck for Alessi juicer squeezer, this piece is an original vintage item, not from a new reproduction. Beautiful pre owned used. An Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juice...
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Starck was born on 18 January 1949 in Paris. He is the son of André Starck, who was an aeronautics engineer. He says that his father often inspired him because he was an engineer, who made invention a "duty". His family was originally from and lived in the Alsace region, before his grandfather moved to Paris. He studied at the École Camondo in Paris Philippe Starck , Hot Bertaa...
Aluminum
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H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Philippe Starck Smoki Christiani Corkscrew, OWO Edition, circa 1986, France.
By Philippe Starck
Located in Brussels, BE
Post-modern Philippe Starck corkscrew Smoki Christiani model, OWO Edition, circa 1986, France. Stamped underneath. Cast aluminum. Dimensions : 27 cm H, 13 cm W, 7 cm D. All purchases...
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Starck was born on 18 January 1949 in Paris. He is the son of André Starck, who was an aeronautics engineer. He says that his father often inspired him because he was an engineer, who made invention a "duty". His family was originally from and lived in the Alsace region, before his grandfather moved to Paris. He studied at the École Camondo in Paris Philippe Starck , Hot Bertaa...
Aluminum
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H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Philippe Starck silver box ash tray for the Royalton Hotel, XO, France, 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Philippe Starck (1949-present) initially designed this ashtray with XO France exclusively for the prestigious 'Royalton Hotel' in New York City in the 1980s. This hotel was the first...
Metal
Postmodern Hot Bertaa Kettle by Philippe Starck for Alessi, 1980s
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
Located in San Diego, CA
Philippe Starck, Hot Bertaa Kettle, 1987. Included in NY MoMA's design collection. Low production. The long side of this tube is the kettle handle, the ...
Aluminum