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.
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
Leather
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa by Cassina - Modern Leather Design
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Leather
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa by Cassina, Leather, Mid-Century Modern
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Leather
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-Nature' Outdoor Sofa for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the size/model and material of the product. Outdoor Sofa designed by Philippe Starck in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Defined by Philippe Starck a...
Steel
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa by Cassina - Modern Leather Design
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Leather
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa by Cassina - Modern Leather Design
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Leather
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa by Cassina - Modern Leather Design
By Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Leather
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina, Steel & Leather, Mid-Century
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
Leather
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available. Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
Chrome
$2,547 / item
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Plastic
Phillipe Starck Sofa from the Clift Hotel, San Francisco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillipe Starck Sofa from The Clift Hotel, San Francisco Wood frame with chrome feet caps and fluorescent detail on each leg. Reupholstered with cotton-poly fabric and bolster Dimens...
Upholstery, Wood
2000s Royalton Two-Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade in Fabric
By Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton Sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by hotelier Ian ...
Steel, Aluminum
$3,800
Royalton Sofa
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Toronto, CA
This whimsical sofa with its sweeping and dramatic high back was designed by French Designer Philippe Starck - one of many pieces originally designed fo...
Steel
2000s Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph White Leather Royalton Three Seat Sofa
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton sofa, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 1988. These particular pieces were produced by Driade in Italy in the 2000s. The sofa features curved front legs in...
Aluminum, Steel
Philippe Starck, Two-Seater Sofa Designed for the Restaurant “Kong” Paris
By Philippe Starck
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Philippe Starck, two-seater sofa in leather, designed for the restaurant “Kong” Paris. The offered sofa was produced only six times in this color.
Leather
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Philippe Starck Prive Sofa by Cassina: Modern Steel and Leather Design
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Steel And Leather Sofa model 'Prive' designed by Phillipe Stark. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and ...
Leather
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Powder by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
$2,624 / item
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Cassina Lazy Working Sofa Design Philippe Starck with Flos Archimoon Lamp
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Philippe Starck designed this Model Lazy Sofa. Blue leather sofa including a Flos Archimoon lamp. The lamp is removable. It has shelves beside every armrests. Feet made of aluminium. "Lazy Working...
Aluminum
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
$2,287Sale Price / item|20% Off
"Out/In" Black and White Monobloc Sofa by P. Starck & E. Quitllet for Driade
By Eugeni Quitllet, Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Out/In" is an iconic sofa, designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet and manufactured by Driade, in polyethylene monobloc available in white or black colors with silver anodi...
Aluminum
Cassina Soriana Mohair Sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic labeled Italian modern "Soriana" sofa, made by Cassina and designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The 20th century sofa features the iconic "soft-architecture" construction, co...
Metal
$1,727 / item
H 19.88 in W 74.65 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Plastic
$1,727 / item
H 19.88 in W 74.65 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Plastic
2000s Royalton Two-Seater Sofa by Philippe Starck for Driade in Fabric
By Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Royalton Sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Driade shortly after the design's introduction in 1988. In the late 1980s, Starck was approached by hotelier Ian ...
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Leather 3 Seat Sofa
By Gerard Van Den Berg, De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
This beautifully broken-in brown leather sofa embodies mid-century modern design elements bringing your space to the 1970s. Featuring a luxurious cognac leather upholstery with a pat...
Leather
$7,250
H 28 in W 91.5 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern 405 Duc Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Plum Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern 405 Duc Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Plum Leather Beautiful Italian mid century modern 3 seat plum/eg...
Leather
Maralunga Sofa in Leather by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A “Maralunga” sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Original caramel leather upholstery. Sourced in Northern Italy. The Maralunga sofa, designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in 1...
Leather
$4,094
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Maralunga sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, Italy1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Firenze, FI
Maralunga two-seat sofa for Cassina, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1973. It features enveloping shapes, curved armrests folded toward the seat, and an elegant brown corduroy uphols...
Velvet
Maralunga sofa Cassina 70's leather
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, MI
Il divano Maralunga di Cassina, disegnato da Vico Magistretti, è ormai un simbolo nella collezione del design Cassina Vincitore del Compasso d’Oro nel 1979, Maralunga è la materializ...
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eye-catching patterned seats and backs are complemented by a rich wooden frame in this vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa. Perfect for adding a u...
Wood
$3,375Sale Price|55% Off
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, France
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1970s in original condition Leather cushions over a brushed steel base Designer Jacques Charpentier Sofa is convertible in a bed , mattress missing.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 45.28 in D 33.08 in
Rare two seater sofa Len Niggelman by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1985
By Philippe Starck, Disform
Located in London, GB
Rare two seater Len Niggelman sofa by Philippe Starck. Manufactured by Disform in the mid eighties, this limited edition sofa features the distinctive al...
Aluminum
Cassina by Philippe Starck Grey Fabric Mister 4 Seater Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
A fantastic example of contemporary design, this Mister sofa is designed by Philippe Starck for Cassina. The sofa has a low back and deep seating, fully upholstered in dark grey wov...
Fabric
Philippe Starck & Cassina - Sofa Volage 243 White Leather
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Sofa designed by Philippe Starck. Model ''Volage 243" White padded leather, feather cushions. Recent Cassina edition, signed, very high quality. Excellent condition. Retail price ...
Stainless Steel
Philipp Starck Ploof Outdoor Orange Sofa or Settee for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Outdoor Ploof sofa or settee in orange molded plastic with silver aluminum legs designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Kartell.
Aluminum
Sold
H 46.07 in W 82.68 in D 48.43 in
Driade Royalton Fabric Sofa Green and Grey Two-Seater Couch by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Gardena, CA
Philippe Starck (born 1949) Royalton model sofa with legs in polished aluminium cast iron at the front and solid beech at the back. Steel frame with foam covered in green and grey ...
Fabric
Cassina by Philippe Starck Grey Fabric Mister 4 Seater Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Basildon, London
A fantastic example of contemporary design, this Mister sofa is designed by Philippe Starck for Cassina. The sofa has a low back and deep seating, fully...
Fabric
Philippe Starck Redwood Room Clift Hotel Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic custom long leather sofa designed by Philippe Starck for the famed redwood room of San Francisco Clift Hotel. The sofa has reddish ostrich embos...
Leather, Mahogany
Bubble Club Sofa by Philippe Starck Italy Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Bubble club 2-seat sofa perfect for the great outdoors, by the pool. Heavy duty molded plastic that will hold paint.
Plastic
Mister Sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Philippe Starck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mister sofa by Philippe Starck for Cassina. System of upholstered elements. The frame upholstery is in polyester wadding. The cushions are filled in ...
Steel
Sold
H 33 in W 89 in D 38 in
Cassina Loveseat Sofa Daybed Privé Divano Philippe Starck 241 Blue Gray 2008
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complex and formal in its design, the Privé collection perfectly combines style and transgression, merging to create an appealing mix of classicism, provocation and playfulness. C...
Leather
Sold
H 33.4 in W 81.1 in D 59.8 in
"Neoz" Castored Deep Three-Seat Sofa Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Neoz" is a deep three-seat sofa, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, backed by 12 throw cushions, with aluminum casting leg terminals provided with nylon castors...
Aluminum