A ubiquitous name in the world of contemporary architecture and design, Philippe Starck has created everything from hotel interiors and luxury yachts to toothbrushes and teakettles. Yet for every project in his diverse portfolio, Starck has maintained an instantly recognizable signature style: a look that is dynamic, sleek, fluid and witty. The son of an aircraft engineer, Starck studied interior design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. He started his design career in the 1970s decorating nightclubs in the city, and his reputation for spirited and original interiors earned him a commission in 1983 from French president François Mitterrand to design the private apartments of the Élysée Palace. Starck made his name internationally in 1988 with his design for the interiors of the Royalton Hotel in New York, a strikingly novel environment featuring jewel-toned carpeting and upholstery and furnishings with organically shaped cast-aluminum frames. He followed that up in 1990 with an equally impressive redesign of the Paramount Hotel in Manhattan, a project that featured over-scaled furniture as well as headboards that mimicked Old Masters paintings.
Like their designer, furniture pieces by Starck seem to enjoy attention. Designs such as the wedge-shaped J Series club chair; the sweeping molded-mahogany Costes chair; or the sinuous WW stool never fail to raise eyebrows. Other Starck pieces make winking postmodern references to historical designs. His polycarbonate Louis Ghost armchair puts a new twist on Louis XVI furniture; his Out-In chair offers a futuristic take on the classic English high-back chair. But for all his flair, Starck maintains a populist vision of design. While one of his limited-edition Prince de Fribourg et Treyer armchairs might be priced at $7,000, a plastic Starck chair for the Italian firm Kartell is available for around $250. As you will see on these pages, Philippe Starck’s furniture makes a bold statement — and it can add a welcome bit of humor to even the most traditional decor.Louis Ghost Armchair by Kartell, Set of 2designed by Philippe Starck The Louis Ghost Chair is a one of a kind art object, blending ultra-modern techniques and materials (like plastic) with old world style.
Somewhat reminiscent of the chair our boy Dave sits in at the end of 2001: A Space Odyssey. If you so choose you can add a printed image to the seat back. The effect is interesting, to say the least. to purchase the Louis Ghost Chair in Crystal. The crystal chair is available in singles or sets of four with a substantial discount. What's to Like: This is a chair that stands out from the crowd in a big way. Light as a lawn chair, designed like something you would see in a house of state, and produced with innovative materials (it's no ordinary plastic), it's a unique chair you can be proud to call your own. What's Not to Like: The images that you can have printed on the back of the chair do little for it. You can get the caricatured head of a Japanese woman, a babies head, or a bear's head, or a zorro mask. Bottom Line:Offbeat, fascinating, and a clash of culture and civilizations. A conversation piece, to say the least. The Louis Ghost Armchair by Kartell combines a famously royal design with modern materials to create a chair with historical significance in a contemporary world.
The Ghost Chair maintains the Louis XV style in appearance but is manufactured using transparent polycarbonate that creates an illusion giving the Ghost Chair its name. The Kartell Louis Ghost Chair was introduced in 2002, and has been recognized by many for its unique look and surprisingly indestructible design. Philippe Starck, designer of the Ghost Chair, created a special edition chair featuring Barbie's photo on the seat back for the 50th birthday of Mattel's famous Barbie doll and Kartell's 60th anniversary this year. Made in Italy, the Kartell Ghost Chair can be stacked six high, making this piece perfect for both commercial and residential use. Not only is the Ghost Chair scratch resistant and made from durable materials, but it is also weather resistant and may be an ideal chair for indoor or outdoor use. Available in two opaque and six transparent colors, the Louis Ghost Chair fits flexibly into a variety of settings. The chair's ergonomic design and aesthetic flexibility allow the Louis Ghost Chair to provide comfort to customers in dining rooms, classrooms, and offices around the world.
Philippe Starck in collaboration with Kartell celebrates technology, innovation, and luxurious plastic with the Louis Ghost Chair. Enjoy the luxury you deserve without paying high prices. Buy Kartell's Louis Ghost Chair today. Materials: Transparent or batch-dyed polycarbonate.Dimensions: Overall: 37" h x 21" w x 22" dSeat height: 18.6"Arm height: 26.4"Weight: 10.6 lbs Creativity and technology, glamour and functionality, quality and innovation: a combination of extraordinary factors together with a strategic vision of distribution has contributed to the lasting success of Kartell. By cultural and entrepreneurial choice, since its origins in 1949 the Italian manufacturer has chosen to characterize itself as the market leader in the production of designers articles which use technology and plastic materials. This choice requires a great understanding of materials and transformation technology. A leader in furniture design, Kartell addresses an international audience with a collection unique in originality, variety, size, and range.
Philippe StarckLouis Ghost Chair designer, Philippe Starck, engineered his "democratic design" to create an armchair for Kartell that was available to the world. Starck enjoys taking pieces once designed for the elite and transforming them into modern comfort. Winner of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Designer magazine, Starck's most famous furniture pieces include the Ghost Chair series, the Bubble Club group, and the Ero S Chair. Few designers have had an impact across the world of design like Philippe Starck. From modern furniture, restaurant interiors, to architecture, the French icon has made lasting impressions to all those exposed to his work. However, his most significant designs have been in the world of staggeringly original mass produced consumer goods, which have been sold in stores like Target across the United States. In addition to his mass-produced furniture, some of Starck's more notable projects have included designing the Optical Mouse for Microsoft, the interior of former French President Francois Mitterand's private apartment, and the Paramount Hotel in New York.The son of an inventor and engineer, Philippe Starck is gifted with an imaginative mind.
Starck combines this creativity with his architecture and design background to ensure every project he is involved with betters the world around him. Starck not only talks about improving the world we live in, but he lives out these beliefs in his everyday actions. Founder of an organic food company, Starck has begun designing affordable wind turbines for the homes of everyday people. His next green endeavors will include hydrogen vehicles and solar-powered boats. Louis Ghost Chair ReviewAn independent take on the Louis Ghost chair using design, comfort, style, quality, and environmental sustainability as criteria.The Louis Ghost Chair is part of the Top 10 List Furniture that Would Confuse Your Grandmother. Displaying reviews 1-7(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)Exactly what I wanted and expected! ProsAttractive DesignComfortableLightweightSturdyConsBest UsesDining RoomFormalInformal(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)Absolutely love this chair ProsAttractive DesignComfortableErgonomicLightweightPerfectSturdyConsBest UsesBedroomDining RoomFormalInformalKitchen(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)versatile & stylish ProsAttractive DesignComfortableLightweightStackableSturdyConsBest UsesDesk chairDining RoomInformalKitchenSide chair(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)An Independently Commissioned Review ProsAttractive DesignGood PriceGreat BrandVersatileConsOptional DecalsBest UsesDining RoomLiving RoomPatios(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)Great designer chair ProsAttractive DesignComfortableLightweightSturdyUnusual decor accentConsSmall wrinklesBest UsesAny room accent piece(1 of 1 customers
found this review helpful)GREAT CHAIR [...] ProsAttractive DesignComfortableLightweightSturdyConsBest UsesDining RoomFormalGiftsInformalKitchen(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)Everyone notices this chair and loves i! ProsAttractive DesignComfortableLightweightSturdyConsBest UsesDisplaying reviews 1-7Back to top Want to see when it arrives? Enter Your Zip Code Q: Can the Louis Ghost Chair be used outside?A: Yes, it is suitable for outside use.Q: Can the Louis Ghost Chair be stacked?A: Yes, it stacks 6 chairs high.Get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.1-5Q: Where can I buy replacement pads for the legs of my ghost chairs? I'm missing a few. Thanks.7/3/2016Valerie Centennial,CO1 answer A: The replacement pads are sold separately as front feet and back feet. Please give our sales team a call for pricing at 800-260-8420. 7/5/2016 NatalieSmart FurnitureQ: is this product prone to showing finger prints?How easy is it to maintain?3/29/2011vic tucson, az1 answer A: Not at all, the biggest problem will be scratching.
I recommend purchasing either Kartell Plastic Polish (sells for $16.90 a bottle) or Novus Plastic Polish (you can find this at any hardware store) to clean and remove scratches. 3/29/2011 MelanieSmart FurnitureQ: Can scratches be repaired?3/3/2011eriegirl Lakewood OH1 answer A: Kartell offers a Plastic Cleaner for $16.90 and there are many other options for plastic cleaners and polishes out there (i.e. Novus, 3M, Meguirs) that will remove small scratches. If you have really scratched it up I doubt much can be done. Think of it as vintage and worn in, it will keep you from crying. 3/3/2011 AnonymousQ: Is this chair considered sustainable or eco-friendly?1/15/2011Student Designer Philly1 answer A: Yes. Kartell is a very green company and strives to make things that last and should they reach the end of their life cycle can be recycled. The Louis Ghost Chair is a #2 recyclable item and is manufactured in Italy where a manufacturers' only option is to be responsible to the environment. 1/18/2011 MelanieSmart FurnitureQ: what is the maximum weight limit for the ghost chair?10/12/2010Anonymous1 answer A: Kartell has not published an official weight limit for these chairs, but they are very strong and sturdy.