Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of two
REF: 7839
Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of two
REF: 7839
Designer
Pair of "Costes" armchairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade, Italy, circa 1984.
Black lacquered tubular steel frame combined with a curved plywood shell finished in black, padded and upholstered in black leather. Originally created for Café Costes in Paris, the model is defined by its three-legged base, a technical solution conceived to facilitate cleaning and movement within the space. The design balances formal clarity with controlled comfort, resulting in a silhouette that became emblematic of 1980s design. Early editions, such as this pair, do not feature the rear cut-out introduced in later versions.
Manufacturer: Aleph Driade, Italy, circa 1984.
- Height 80 cm / 31 "
- Width 48 cm / 19"
- Depth 60 cm / 23 3⁄4"
Category
- Year Circa 1984
- Medium Plywood, leather
- Country France
- Condition Good vintage condition, some traces of use
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