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.
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Black Beige
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,531Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Black Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Fabric, Plastic
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Lounge Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic armchair model "Pratfall" by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph, circa 1985. The distinctive three-legged chair slightly larger, deeply comfortable wraps the...
Steel
Custom Phillip Starck Mirrored Louis XVI Style Chairs, Cliff Hotel San Francisco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Phillip Starck mirrored Louis XVI style chairs, Cliff Hotel San Francisco, silver painted wood with cut mirrored glass on seat and back de...
Mirror, Wood
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and black lacquered plywood shell on black steel tube. Th...
Steel
$1,615Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck in Rusty Blue Orange
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,531Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Fabric, Plastic
$5,500 / set
Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of "Man Ray" chairs by Philippe Starck was inspired by the photographer Man Ray, who in one of his most famous fashion photographs, dressed a model in an evening gown and seated her in a wheelbarrow as in a luxurious armchair. The bleached wood frames have a "wheelbarrow" style wheel for the rear support, these chairs were manufactured for Clift Hotel...
Fabric, Wood
$1,615Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Blue Orange
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an or...
Fabric, Plastic
1980's Philippe Starck "Pratfall" Leather Easy Chairs
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of first edition "Partfall" armchairs created by Philippe Starck in 1983 and produced by Driade, a renowned Italian furniture manufacturer. Designed for a space conducive to med...
Steel
$5,737Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Lounge Chair 'Lou Read' by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Hellouw, NL
Leather lounge chair 'Lou Read' for Driade. This iconic armchair is designed by Philippe Starck and Eugenio Quitllet. This model is designed for the Monceau H...
Metal
2000s Philippe Starck Driade Aleph Royalton Lounge Chair & Ottoman White Leather
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton chair and ottoman, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 1988. These particular pieces were produced by Driade in Italy in the 2000s. The chair features curved...
Steel, Aluminum
1988 Pair of Philippe Starck for Driade Royalton Arm Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Royalton Armchairs, designed by Philippe Starck, and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by...
Steel, Aluminum
Philippe Starck Baleri Italia Richard III Arm Chair
By Philippe Starck
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fiberglass Richard III lounge chairs, by Philippe Starck. Open at the side, and supported by two back legs with a thin fiberglass front side, cre...
Other
Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck for the Clift Hotel, San Francisco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Man Ray lounge chairs designed by Philippe Starck for the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco, CA., circa 2000. Chairs are all original. Chairs measures 22.5" wide, 43"...
Fabric, Wood
Set of two 1980's Miss Wirt chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform
By Philippe Starck
Located in BE
The Miss Wirt chair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Disform in 1983, is a rare and highly collectible design icon. This striking tripod chair features an original st...
Fabric, Canvas
Six Petite Chairs by Philippe Starck for the Clift Hotel, San Francisco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six petite dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck for the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco, CA., circa 2000. Chairs have been professio...
Fabric, Wood
$1,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Rust by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Ottomans by Philippe Starck for the Clift Hotel, San Francisco, CA
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ottomans designed by Philippe Starck for the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco, CA., circa 2000. Ottomans have been professionally upholstered. Ottomans measures 21....
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Ottomans by Philippe Starck for the Clift Hotel, San Francisco, CA
By Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ottomans designed by Philippe Starck for the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco, CA., circa 2000. Ottomans have been professionally upholstered. Ottomans measures 21....
Fabric, Wood
$1,668Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Mat Chair Black Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort. Cara ...
Fabric, Plastic
Philippe Starck Black Chair Armchair Driade Aleph Model Pratfall
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Armchair model Pratfall by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. Black leather and black lacquered plywood shell on black steel tube. Th...
Steel
$1,456Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Ivory White Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,689Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in Dove Grey by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort. Cara...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Ivory Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Fabric, Plastic
$915Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 40.15 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Plastic
$1,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Black Antracite by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,531Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an or...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,689Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Green by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigor of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterized by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort. Cara i...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,531Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an Industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Fabric, Plastic
$2,996Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of giving three dimensional form to a material which so far has always been two dimens...
Wood, Leather
$1,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,615Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Pale Green
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,689Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Brick by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort. Cara...
Fabric, Plastic
$1,615Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Blue
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Fabric, Plastic
$2,996Sale Price / item|20% Off
Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of giving three dimensional form to a material which so far has always been two dimensional. Using patented technology, the wood is worked with a mold designed to bring the curvature of the panel to the very edges, creating a seat with sinuous roundness, K/Wood is a royal style...
Leather, Wood
French Design Classic Pratfall Lounge Chairs by P. Starck for Driade, Set of Two
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Renens, CH
A set of lounge chairs by French designer Philippe Starck, designed during the mid-1980s for Driade. The armchairs have a very distinctive sharp and clean look, but are still relativ...
Metal
Cassina Model Lazy Working Chair Blue Leather Armchair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy working armchair for Cassina Blue leather. Feet made of aluminium.
Aluminum