{"product_id":"philip-starck-for-driade-aleph-et-par-stole-model-costes-chair","title":"Philip Starck for Driade Aleph. A pair of chairs, model 'Costes Chair'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn iconic set of chairs with a striking and sculptural character, where form and function merge into a rigorous and sophisticated expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Costes Chair, designed by Philippe Starck in 1982 for the legendary Café Costes in Paris and manufactured by Driade Aleph, is one of the most recognizable furniture designs of the period. The curved back in veneered mahogany embraces the body, creating an intimate seating experience, while the black leather seat adds contrast and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slender frame in black lacquered steel tubing supports the chair's architectural design language and gives it a light, almost graphic expression. The chair's characteristic three-legged construction contributes to its iconic silhouette and makes it a statement piece in any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA design object that functions equally strongly as a functional chair and a visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected with a focus on design history, form, and iconic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Context — read more ▾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Starck designed the Costes chair in 1982 for Café Costes in Paris, where the desire was to create a chair that was elegant, comfortable, and space-saving. The result was a chair with a characteristic curved back and three legs, which quickly achieved iconic status within postmodern design. Produced by Driade Aleph, the chair became an international design icon and is today represented in several design museums. It represents a period when design moved towards more expressive and identity-creating forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Dining chairs \/ lounge chairs (set of 2)\u003cbr\u003eModel: Costes Chair\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Philippe Starck\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Driade Aleph\u003cbr\u003eDesign year: 1982\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Veneered mahogany, black leather and black lacquered steel tubing\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Postmodernism \/ design classic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeat height: approx. 42 cm\u003cbr\u003eOther measurements not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShows signs of age and use, including marks on the leather and frame. One chair has a chip on the back. The condition is reflected in the pricing and contributes to the chair's authentic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NITUSH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46475069030731,"sku":"","price":923.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3055\/0347\/products\/Stole2stk.-PhilipStarck1.jpg?v=1772705464","url":"https:\/\/nitush.com\/products\/philippe-starck-for-driade-aleph-a-pair-chairs-model-costes","provider":"NITUSH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}