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.
Emeco Hudson Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the N...
Aluminum
Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Labrit, Landes
Kartell Dr. Glob black modern pair of chairs. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, ...
Metal
Philippe Starck "Objet Perdu" Style Chair
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Chromed steel tubular frame chair with original upholstered seat. In the style of Philippe Starck.
Steel
2000 Limited Edition Philippe Starck for Emeco Hudson Side Chairs Edition 1000
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are limited edition Hudson Dining Chairs in polished aluminum, a collaboration between famed designer Philippe Starck and American manufacturer Emeco. They were specially desig...
Aluminum
Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013 and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters stool...
Plastic
Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair by Philippe Starck Kartell 80s (3 Avail)
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Basel, BS
Three available, Sold individually here. Designer: Phillipe Starck, in 1988 Manufacturer: Kartell Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, Phillipe Starck's modern interpretation of a classic chair quickly attained icon status. Its unique design typifies the early design direction of Philippe Starck that made him world renowned. The chair can be used indoors as well outdoors, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair...
Metal
Postmodern Blue Vintage Chair by Philippe Starck 1980s for Kartell Italy
By Philippe Starck
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern light blue vintage chair was designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s and executed by Kartell Italy. The chair shows grey lacquered tube ...
Plastic
6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with transparent Lucite frames. Designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Kartel...
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
2000s Set of Six Philippe Starck for Cassina 246 Passion Leather Dining Chairs
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Passion Dining Chairs, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 2007. These examples were produced by Cassina in Italy and date to the 2000s. The chairs are com...
Steel
Kartell Masters Bar Stool in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
2020s Set of Six Philippe Starck for Emeco Broom Stacking Chairs in Orange
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Broom Stacking Chairs, originally designed by Philippe Starck for Emeco in 2012. These examples were produced in the 2020s. The chairs are finished in orange and...
Wood
$2,803 / set
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
By Philippe Starck
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition. These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a ...
Iron
$900 / set
H 25.88 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Early 21st Century Set of 4 Charles Ghost Bar Stools by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 21st century set of 4 Charles Ghost patio bar stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Light scratching commensurate with age & use. 11 3/8" dia. seat. 16.75" x 16.75" at flo...
Lucite
$17,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.71 in D 23.63 in
Philippe Starck “Costes” Dining Chairs for Driade, 1984, Set of 12
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Philippe Starck “Costes” dining chairs for Driade, leather, plywood and steel, Italy, 1984, Set of 12. There are objects universally recognized as icons. Costes easy chair that, in ...
Leather, Plywood
$688 / item
H 39 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
$913 / set
H 35.88 in W 15.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...
Plastic
$3,200 / set
H 29 in W 20 in D 18.5 in
6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with transparent Lucite frames. Designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Kartel...
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
$550 / set
H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair
By Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of white masters chairs by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell. Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet pay homage to three different mid...
Plastic
$688 / item
H 42.88 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
$688 / item
H 39 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
$1,096Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Philippe Starck Costes Chairs for Driade 1980s
By Philippe Starck
Located in Čelinac, BA
Philippe Starck Costes chair for Driade 1980s
Plywood
Emeco 1006 Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take ...
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Dr. No Cream Dining Chair for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Cream Dr. No chair with aluminum legs by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell, Italy.
Aluminum
Sold
H 36.23 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
“Placide of Wood” Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade Italy, 1990
By Philippe Starck
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
The “Placide of Wood” chair is a refined example of Philippe Starck’s poetic approach to design, where sculptural form meets everyday function. Crafted...
Wood, Fruitwood
Philippe Starck "Louis Ghost" Chairs, 6
By Philippe Starck
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Six Philippe Starck "Louis Ghost" Lucite Side Chairs. 35.5" H x 14" W x 18.25" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From an 850 Park Avenue Collection.
Lucite
Sold
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Labrit, Landes
Kartell Dr. Glob black modern chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, Phillipe ...
Metal
Ed Archer chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in London, GB
The Ed Archer statement dining chair with distinctive aluminium tripod leg and leather seat by Philippe Starck. Philippe Starck is a French industrial architect and designer known ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 28.75 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Postmodern Dr. Glob Accent Chair Philippe Starck Kartell 80s Tuquoise + Silver!
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Basel, BS
One in the FANTASTIC Turquoise and Silver available for this listing. NOTE: Two additional black chairs are also available in our shop here. Incredible color! Very cool stacking ch...
Metal
Sold
H 34.25 in W 24.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Philippe Starck Chairs, 1st Ed., Pratfall for Driade, Italy, 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome pair of 1st Edition Pratfall chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade. Much larger than the dining sized Costes chairs of similar shape. Post-modern styling in black lacquered f...
Metal
Set of 4 Rare Philippe Starck Chairs from the Royalton Hotel, NYC
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 rare 4 Philippe Starck chairs from the Royalton Hotel, NYC. This set is comprised of two armchairs and two side chairs. One arm chair is the ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 25.75 in W 28.75 in D 35 in
Pair of Len Niggelman Lounge Club Slipper Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Len Niggelman lounge chairs by Philippe Starck.
Fabric
Set of 4 Broom Chairs by Philippe Starck for Emeco
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4 Broom stackable chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Emeco. Broom by Philippe Starck Design year: 2012 Broom stacking “Imagine” says Philippe Starck, “a guy who takes ...
Plastic
Set of Four "La Marie" Lucite Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, the La Marie chair is the first of its kind with it single polycarbonate mold that\'s entirely translucent. Robust in...
Lucite
Philippe Starck ‘Mickville’ Folding Chair for Driade
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
'Mickville' folding chair by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1982. Constructed out of a black coated steel tubular frame and a round metal sheet seat. The chair is foldable into a flat p...
Metal
Rare Pair of Philippe Starck Armchairs from the Royalton Hotel, NYC
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Philippe Starck armchairs from the Royalton Hotel, NYC. Original label. Royalton Hotel is located just east of Times Square in Manhattan at 44 West 44th Street. It was t...
Mahogany, Plywood