Pair of Armchairs
Pair of architectural chairs Mod. “Pratfall”
Enamelled tubular steel structure, black painted plywood back and leather upholstery
Producer’s sticker on the underpart
DESIGNER Philippe Starck (1949)
MANUFACTURER Driade
COUNTRY Italy
DATE 1985
DIMENSIONS H. 87 x W. 62 x L. 81 /cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Repertorio del Design Italiano, Giuliana Gramigna Vol.II, pg. 343 (illustration)
Meubles et Decors des Années 80, Anne Bony, Editions du Regard, pg. 35, 153 (illustration)
1000 Chairs, Charlotte & Peter Fiell, Taschen, pg. 508 (illustration)
SPECIAL NOTE
Philippe Starck is a French designer renowned for his diverse portfolio of creations, spanning from interior design to everyday objects, boats and watches. In addition, he has practiced the profession of architect. Despite dropping out of formal education early, Philippe Starch managed to enroll at École Camondo, a private institution specializing in product design and interior architecture based in Paris, France. His inspiration comes from his father André Starck, an aircraft engineer, whose profession instilled in him the idea of creating distinctive interiors and unconventional objects. The model “Pratfall” was originally designed for the Café Costes in Paris.
