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Designed by Philippe Starck
As a reinterpretation of Costes chair, King Costes alters its size and increase its firmness while confirming the absolute recognition of this image and its durability against trends alternation.
Finishes:
Structure in polished aluminium, seat shell in painted black with seat shell in mahogany or ebonized mahogany with seat upholstered in leather in black, or seat shell in bamboo with seat upholstered in beige leather
Dimensions:
W505 x D560 x H810 mm SH450 mm
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