Philippe Starck
Born. January 18 1949
“Be intelligent and be in love. Be open and creative, and never forget humour because humour is one of the most important things in life.”
Career
French Funky Designer Philippe Starck is one of the most famous and prolific designers
of this century, winning a myriad of international design awards throught his extensive
career as a designer. Starck's creative genius spans from funky lighting and contemporary
furniture to world famous restaurants and contemporary apartment interiors. He considers
himself as "a Japanese architect, an American art director, a German industrial
designer, a French artistic director, an Italian furniture designer".
Philippe Starck has created contemporary furniture designs for famous Italian design
brand Kartell for over 20 years and during that time has produced an incredible
array of iconic products that adorn funky homes and contemporary venues worldwide.
Starcks best-selling furniture for Kartell include Starcks Louis Ghost Chair, Victoria
Ghost Chair, Bubble Club armchair, Bubble Club sofa, EroS swivel armchair, Hi-Cut
chair, boem stool and the Mr Impossible chair.These designer chairs are seriously
worth a look.
Philippe Starcks other most notable designs are
The lemon juice squeezer 'Juicy Salif' created for Italian design manufacturer Alessi
in 1990. Now deamed to be a design classic, this iconic kitchen accessory is a must
for any stylish home.
The multifunctional Philippe Starck Holly All Giant vase from Serralunga serves
as a funky seat and planter as well as being an aesthetically pleasing sculpture.
Available in White or titanium/yellow the Holly All has to be one of our favourites
from Philippe Starcks latest designs.
Miss Lacy Armchair and the stackable Soft Egg armchair in collaboration with Driade.
Bubu ll and The Tooth chair for design house XO which was formed in 1984 by Philippe
Starck with Gérard Miale.
Purple Ghost Mirror for Kartell
Gun Table Lamp designed as part of The Guns Range for Flos lighting.