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Set of Six Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1981

$6,866.37per set
$8,582.97per set20% Off
£5,094.19per set
£6,367.74per set20% Off
€5,760per set
€7,200per set20% Off
CA$9,400.41per set
CA$11,750.51per set20% Off
A$10,531.49per set
A$13,164.37per set20% Off
CHF 5,481.63per set
CHF 6,852.04per set20% Off
MX$128,253.45per set
MX$160,316.81per set20% Off
NOK 69,828.70per set
NOK 87,285.87per set20% Off
SEK 65,758.93per set
SEK 82,198.66per set20% Off
DKK 43,857.62per set
DKK 54,822.02per set20% Off
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About the Item

The “Costes” chair was used by Philippe Starck in 1981 to furnish the famous Café Costes in Paris, characterized by the use of models that were extremely functional, resistant and made of simple materials. Starck used a tripod shape to avoid making it too bulky, which would have hindered the movements of the waiters. With a wooden curved shell-like structure that shows Starck’s keenness for exploring shape within the context of practicality. Satin black leather upholstered seats and black painted steel legs finish off these comfortable and stylish chairs. In original and good vintage condition, with some signs of wear.
  • Creator:
    Driade (Manufacturer),Philippe Starck (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisboa, PT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6719230968912

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