Philippe Starck

 
Portrait of Philippe Starck Philippe Starck (*1949 in Paris, France) studied at the private academy École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. During the early 1970s he worked for a short time as art director at Pierre Cardin, before establishing his own firm for interior architecture and product design. This step marked the beginning of a highly successful career in both fields: due at least in part to his mastery of self-presentation, Starck has become an internationally renowned "star designer" with an overwhelming number of projects and products. In terms of furniture, Philippe Starck's most important designs have been realized together with the Italian manufacturer Kartell, for all his plastic chairs such as Louis Ghost and La Marie or his Bubble Club Sofa and Armchair. However he regularly works with other manufacturers and, for example, in conjunction with Vitra developed his wonderfully free flowing Baobab desk; the inspiration for which allegedly, is the shape of the seed of the Baobab, or Upside-done tree. Philippe Starck currently divides his time between Paris, New York, London and Burano.

Louis Ghost
Dr. NO
Prince AHA
Bubble Club Sofa
Bubble Club Armchair
La Bohème Stool
Victoria Ghost
Charles ghost
Bubble Club Table
Gnomes
BaObab
La Marie
Ero|s| G
TopTop Dining Table Small
Mr. Impossible
Mademoiselle
La Bohème vase
Dr. Na
Ero|s| F
TopTop Dining and Conference Table

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(smow) in Milan 2010: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, 07.04.2010

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IMM Cologne: Vitra, Kartell, USM, 25.01.2010

...however may just be due to the number of ironic bad taste hotel, spa and casino ensembles that Philippe Starck has organised of late. And not just lamps, Kartell seating pops...to know that at least someone in the organisation can appreciate quality designer furniture....



new at (smow): Cassina, 12.01.2010

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World Usability Day 2009, 09.11.2009

...defined and properly thought through design. The work of Charles and Ray Eames, Jasper Morrison, Philippe Starck or Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec wonderfully reflects what can be achieved...Good design is as little design as possibleIt's that simple. Happy World Usability Day!...



"Ghost" by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 13.08.2009

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