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 Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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 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
Jacob Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Jacob sofa by Collector Materials: Fabric. Dimensions: W 300 x D 90 x H 75 cm x SH 42 cm This fun and sophisticated sofa, it’s simple shape and attr...
Fabric
Franz Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Franz sofa by Collector Materials: Structure upholstered in genuine leather. Backrest and seat cushions in fabric. Dimensions: W 190 x D 78 x H 70 cm x SH...
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Chaplin Sofa by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Chaplin sofa by Collector Materials: Structure in oak wood. Upholstered in fabric. Genuine leather details. Dimensions: W 230 x D 85 x H 60 cm x SH 41 c...
Fabric, Oak
Modern Armless Curved Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Aprés sofa is a curved bench style sofa and has hand tied coil spring foundation wrapped in high-density foam. Shown in Pierre Frey Cocoon/Zephyr, a wool blend that is soft and d...
Cotton, Fabric, Maple
Altay Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Altay sofa by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Structure in solid natural beech or black lacquered, Cushions and seat in Lama fabric by Mario Sirtori or Gabriel fabric. Technique: Lacq...
Fabric, Beech
Pola Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Pola sofa by Sebastian Herkner. 2 seats Dimensions: D 92.5 x W 197 x H 75.5 cm Materials: Fabric Available in different fabrics. ‘Moro’ is a cosy co...
Fabric
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 6 (4 x curve ): Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules...
Foam
$17,795 / item
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 98.43 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 6 (4 x curve ): Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition Wide range of fabrics and colors CAT 1: Fame CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire CAT 4: Baru CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site. Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Foam, Bouclé
