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Designed by Philippe Starck
There are objects that are universally recognized as icons. The Costes armchair, which in 1984 marked the beginning of the collaboration between Philippe Starck and Driade, and the consecration of the then-unknown designer in Italy, is certainly one such object. Designed for the now-defunct Parisian caf? of the same name, it owes its enduring success to the absoluteness of its form: an enveloping dark wood shell and three sharply angled legs.
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Obtained form the ancient wax casting technique, Miss Lacy represents and makes accessible a baroque lace by transforming it into an embracing shell. Characterized by the expertly pierced shiny mirrored stainless steel. A true jewel than to a functional object.
$3,080.00
Driade has reissued the lounge chair designed by Philipe Starck in 1984, part of the celebrated and iconic Costes series, from which it draws its unmistakable features: a wraparound wooden shell and three sharply angled legs. This armchair, with its enveloping and comfortable seat, is a statement piece in the most elegant settings, both in […]
Characterized by the embracing shell and stiletto legs, Lago is enhanced by it’s intensifying bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface.
An armchair/character, with an organic outline, perhaps anthropomorphous, conceived with leather directly fixed on a fiberglass skeleton. A tribute, to the great Carlo Mollino and to the Danish design of the 50s, led by Starck with impeccable mastery. The frame is the result of a complex and skilful construction: a first outer shell made of […]
The Koo Armchair pairs clean lines with a gentle sense of enclosure. Its recessed legs create a unique yet balanced silhouette, while the front view evokes the calm strength of a fortress. Designed to offer both physical support and emotional comfort, KOO is a sanctuary for the body and mind.
Frames has written a happy new chapter for an already old story, the same old tale of craft and tradition but within a new framework of clever design that takes advantage of a different, more joyous approach to the material. The narrative of design brings traditional outdoor furniture to the inside, adding a layer of […]
Born out of the fascination by those big rattan or cane armchair so common in South East Asia, Patricia Urquiola creates her own sophisticated rendition.Volumes expand, braids are doubled, patterns appear unexpectedly and gracefully fragmented. The Pavo collection introduces a strong exotic connotation.