Kartell Philippe Starck Ghost Chair
Designed for kartell louis ghost s polycarbonate form excites and captivates philippe starck s comfortable louis xv style armchair is the quintessence of baroque revisited to dazzle excite and captivate.
Kartell philippe starck ghost chair. However the kartell inspired louis ghost transparent chair follows the aesthetic codes of the classic xvi armchairs of the style of louis xvi. The louis ghost proved so popular that it inspired starck and kartell to create another related chair. Unmistakably inspired by 18th century louis xvi design louis ghost chair is an inexpensive stackable and modern piece. Phillipe starck is a master in post modern décor whose designs ranging from the ghost chair to lighting sets continue to expand the limits of interior art.
Philippe starck s victoria ghost chair 2006 presented a significant manufacturing challenge. The louis ghost armchair designed by philippe starck for kartell. The louis ghost is developed by a single injection molded polycarbonate an eco friendly recyclable plastic. In 2002 designer philippe starck created a single piece chair.
A true visionary philippe starck is a hugely influential designer consistently contributing his talent and vision to the modern interior movement. His louis ghost chair is a playful see through take on the legendary french classic named for king louis xvi. A chair inspired by the louis xv chair the baroque ideotype reinterpreted by philippe starck to amaze inspire and beguile. Bring in a royal atmosphere with the reproduction of the louis ghost chair by philippe starck.
Philippe starck s iconic louis xv style armchair is the quintessence of baroque. Despite its evanescent and crystalline image louis ghost is stable and strong collision proof and capable of withstanding the effects of the weather. It inspired a sibling chair the victoria. Phillippe starck for kartell has reinvented the classic louis xv chair.
In 2002 starck created what is commonly called a ghost chair today basing the design on a louis xv style armchair. More than 2 milions have been sold according to its manufacturer kartell. And it can be stacked in piles of up to six. Working with kartell starck used injection molded polycarbonate to create a.
A playful reinterpretation who else but philippe starck would dare toy with a king. The first louis ghost armchair created in 2002 was a postmodern celebration of innovation and historic style. The victoria ghost is aesthetically very similar to the louis but takes its shape from a baroque style of seating. Other spin offs of the louis ghost include the one more barstool and counter stool.
Crafted from a single piece of injection molded polycarbonate the sleek and sturdy baroque style chair is transparent and suitable for indoor and outdoor use in residential and commercial settings.