Philippe Starck Tea Sets

French, b. 1949

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.

Creator: Philippe Starck

Hot Bertaa Postmodern Water Kettle by Philippe Starck for ALESSI

$705

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Aluminum

Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern Rare Mirror Polished

$690

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...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Aluminum

Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves

$225

H 12 in Dm 7.5 in

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...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle

$248

H 10 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

Persian Repoussé Silver Plated Water Kettle

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Persian water kettle is shaped from silver-plated brass and was once used to boil water for tea and other hot drinks. The body is decorated with repoussé and chased desi...

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Early 20th Century West Asian Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Silver Plate, Brass

Postmodern "Rigatone" Spaghetti Jar by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi

$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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Plastic

Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289

$172

H 2.75 in Dm 2.25 in

Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289

By Just Andersen

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Just Andersen, Denmark, vintage polished pewter 1940s hot toddy cup #1289 Simple and effective Danish design, circa 1940s Stamped and numbered 1289 Measu...

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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Pewter

Postmodern Rare Tea Kettle Designed by Michael Graves

$156Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in Dm 7.5 in

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...

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20th Century North American Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set

$2,392 / set

H 6.3 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set

By Alessi, Carlo Alessi

Located in Brescia, IT

Carlo Alessi 1945 design, Made in Italy. Stainless steel handles and knobs in applewood. The set includes coffee pot, 2 tea pots, milk jug, sugar bowl and oval tray. First edition with the old mark "Alfra...

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1940s Vintage Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Metal, Brass

Postmodern Classic Teapot Designed by Michael Graves for Alessi

$225

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 11.75 in

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...

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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Stainless Steel

Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s

$469

H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in

Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, 1980s

By Richard Sapper

Located in Hamburg, DE

Italian Postmodern Kettle by Richard Sapper for Alessi, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional infor...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Metal

Lindt-Stymeist Postmodern Colorways Tea Kettle, 1980s

$225

H 7.5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Lindt-Stymeist Postmodern Colorways Tea Kettle, 1980s

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern tea kettle from the 1980s by Lindt-Stymeist in baby blue, yellow and pink.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration

$1,295

H 18 in W 10.75 in D 10 in

Antique Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Hot Water Kettle with Floral Decoration

By Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated hot water kettle was made by the Meridian Company of the United States in approximately 1890 in the period Aesthetic Moveme...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Vintage Philippe Starck Juicy Salif 1990 Made by Alessi Italy

$450

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Aluminum

Antique Victorian Brass Hot Toddy Footed Goose Neck Tea Coffee Pot Kettle

$164Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in

Antique Victorian Brass Hot Toddy Footed Goose Neck Tea Coffee Pot Kettle

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Scottish brass Hot Toddy / tea / Coffee kettle with low round body, small goose neck terminating in a bird spout, four round mushroom shaped feet, to...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Brass

Previously Available Items

Hot Bertaa Kettle by Philippe Starck, French Design, 1987

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H 1.97 in Dm 7.88 in

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...

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Metal

Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern

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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 12.6 in

Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern

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, 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...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Aluminum

Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern

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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 12.6 in

Philippe Starck Hot Bertaa Kettle for Alessi Postmodern

By Alessi, Philippe Starck

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Philippe Starck Tea Sets

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Aluminum

Philippe Starck tea sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Philippe Starck tea sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original tea sets by Philippe Starck were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tea sets by Michael Graves (b.1934), Matteo Thun, and Richard Ginori. Prices for Philippe Starck tea sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $485 and can go as high as $1,112, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $590.

Questions About Philippe Starck Tea Sets

Who is Philippe Starck?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck is a French architect and designer. He decorated many notable buildings, including the residences at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France, and the Royalton Hotel in New York, New York. He also creates bold, playful furniture designs. Shop a selection of Philippe Starck on 1stDibs.
Where is Philippe Starck from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
Philippe Starck is from France. The designer and architect was born in 1949 in Paris and completed his studies at the École Nissim de Camondo in the city. Over the course of his career, Starck has also had homes in cities around the world, including Capri, Italy; New York, New York; Formentera, Spain; and Burano, Italy. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.
Where does Philippe Starck live?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck lives in homes located around the world. He has an oyster farm in the South of France and houses situated on the islands of Capri, Italy; Formentera, Spain; and Burano, Italy. In addition, he owns a house in Portugal and an apartment in New York City. Shop a variety of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
What is Philippe Starck famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck is famous for his work as an architect and designer. His work stands out for its bold, dramatic lines and for the touches of humor that he frequently adds. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Philippe Starck.
What influenced Philippe Starck?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Many things influenced Philippe Starck’s work. His father was an aircraft engineer and his work provided early inspiration for the designer. Starck also identifies fashion trends, pop culture and toys as sources of inspiration. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.
What does Philippe Starck design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck designs many types of items. His furniture and household decorative objects are very well known. He also creates watches and boats and works as an architect. Some of his most acclaimed designs include the Louis Ghost chair, the Machine Gun lamp and the Miss K table lamp. You'll find a range of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
What nationality is Philippe Starck?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
French is the nationality of Philippe Starck. He was born in Paris, France, in 1949. After studying interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, he started his design career in the 1970s, decorating nightclubs in the city. 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. Explore a range of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
When was Philippe Starck born?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Designer Philippe Starck was born on January 18, 1949 in Paris, France. His father, André Starck, was an airplane designer, and his work provided early inspiration for Starck's designs. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Philippe Starck furniture.
Where did Philippe Starck study?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck studied at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris, where he focused on interior design. Following graduation, he found work decorating nightclubs. In 1983, he received a major commission to design the apartments at the Élysée Palace, then occupied by French president François Mitterrand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Philippe Starck furniture.
What is Philippe Starck’s design philosophy?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck's primary design philosophy is democratic design. He believes in creating pieces of exceptional quality and providing them at accessible prices. Starck takes an imaginative approach, often incorporating touches of humor into his designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Philippe Starck furniture.
How has Philippe Starck influenced design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck influenced design by changing designers' relationship to their work. His bold, playful approach caused other designers to take more risks and think outside of the box when creating their own designs. On 1stDibs, find a range of Philippe Starck furniture.
What is Philippe Starck's most famous design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
Philippe Starck's most famous design is arguably the Louis Ghost chair. Starck introduced the design for Kartell in 2002, and it became an instant icon. Now, it's easily one of the most recognized (and copied) designs in the world. The Louis Ghost chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the tumultuous reign of King Louis-Auguste and Queen Marie Antoinette. The second half of the chair's name refers to its materiality. It wasn't Starck's first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time a single polycarbonate plastic mold was used in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs, creating a piece that has remained popular for more than 20 years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Philippe Starck furniture.
What is Philippe Starck's design style?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
Philippe Starck's design style is modern. Some words that capture the spirit of his work include dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty. Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles and incorporates playful and unexpected elements in his work. Shop a range of Philippe Starck furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What products did Philippe Starck design?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Philippe Starck has designed many products. He 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. He is particularly well known for his furniture, such as the Louis Ghost chair, the Tip Top table, the Series Club chair and the Prince AHA stool. Shop a selection of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
What materials does Philippe Starck use?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philippe Starck uses a wide range of materials in his designs. He is best known for unconventional pairings, such as pieces made of velvet and chrome or glass and stone. Often, he chooses plastic as a material because it is versatile and affordable. Shop a variety of Philippe Starck furniture on 1stDibs.
Why did Philippe Starck design the Ghost chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Philippe Starck designed the Ghost chair for the furniture maker Kartell to produce and sell in 2002. It draws inspiration from the Louis XVI upholstered armchair. You'll find a collection of Philippe Starck Ghost chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.