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.
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
Vintage Philippe Starck Juicy Salif 1990 Made by Alessi Italy
By Alessi, Philippe Starck
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
Post-Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer with Box by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
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
$800 / set
H 9 in W 7.25 in D 9.5 in
Memphasis Sunburst Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket with Coaster Set
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Georges Briard Memphasis plastic-lacquer ice bucket in the Sunburst pattern, along with the corresponding coaster set, inspired by the Memphis Art Movement, produced in Japan, 1985...
Plastic
$345Sale 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
$761
H 4.34 in W 2.96 in D 4.73 in
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
$690
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 12.6 in
Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern Rare Mirror Polished
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
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
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 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
$465
H 8.27 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in
Gilded Metal Corkscrew by Aldo Colombo "Pierre the Sommelier" - Italy 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Vintage "Pierre the Sommelier" Corkscrew by Aldo Colombo, Italy 1980s Add a touch of charm and character to your barware collection with this vintage "Pierre the Sommelier" corkscre...
Metal
Georges Briard Post Modern Coasters Set c.1980
By Georges Briard
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original set of six Post Modern coasters and holder by Georges Briard. The bright colors, geometric shapes and playfulness are associated with the 1980s Memphis Group desig...
Plastic
$2,650Sale Price|30% Off
H 11.75 in W 12.25 in D 11.5 in
'Babel' Resin Wine Bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, 1990s, Signed
By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition 1990s flexible resin wine bucket by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, Italy. Numbered 182/1000. Works great as an ice bucket, wine bucket, catch-all, vase, vessel, sculpture, planter, pot or jardinière. If you use it as a planter, we suggest an interior lining to protect the piece. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Gaetano Pesce, born on November 8, 1939, in La Spezia, Italy, is renowned as a leading figure in contemporary Italian design and architecture. Fearlessly experimental with materials and color, Pesce has collaborated with Italy’s foremost design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia. Pesce began his journey into design at the University of Venice, where he pursued architecture and graduated in 1965. Influenced by prominent figures such as Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini at the Venice College of Industrial Design, Pesce embraced a commitment to novelty and avant-garde principles. He co-founded the avant-garde architectural collective "Gruppo N," inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic, during his formative years. Pesce’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of designs, from iconic furniture pieces to monumental architectural projects. His creations reflect a profound contemplation of modernity, exemplified by the La Mamma chair (1969), which evokes a prehistoric fertility figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka (1993), celebrated for its innovative hanging garden motif. Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notions of form and function with their bold, anthropomorphic shapes. Other notable designs include the 357 Feltri chair...
Resin
Ray Hollis Ashtray by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, XO Design
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
$338
H 1.58 in W 22.84 in D 13.39 in
Italian Large Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s
By Alessi
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale an Italian mid–20th-century tray—modern in spirit yet clearly inspired by the 18th century. Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s by the historic...
Stainless Steel
Hot Bertaa Postmodern Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
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
Post-Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer Designed by Philippe Starck for Alessi
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
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 Philippe Starck, Alessi
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
Sold
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
1980s Post Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic aluminum lemon, orange juicer designed by Philippe Starck, for Alessi early edition Made in Italy. natural patina due to age.
Aluminum
1980s Post Modern Aluminum Lemon Squeezer by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Alessi
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic aluminum lemon, orange juicer designed by Philippe Starck, for Alessi early edition Made in Italy.
Aluminum