Chairs, lemon squeezers, toilet brushes, garden gnomes, … You name it, designer Philippe Starck has given it a brand new designer coat at some point during his illustrious career. As his lauded list of achievements includes such a wide number of ‘re-designs’ of everyday accessories and utensils, Starck is arguably the most famous designer in the world today.
Man of the world
The son of a Paris aircraft designer, Philippe Starck was a keen draughtsman from an early age. Around the time he was nineteen, Starck got the entrepreneur bug and started his own business which made inflatable items. Ten years on, Starck set up his own design studio and production company.
Starck made the headlines in 1984 when he was commissioned to renovate the interior of the Palace Elysée, the official resident of the French president. From that time forward, the commissions came flooding in from every corner of the globe.
Sensual design
Philippe Starck’s designs are renowned for their striking names, mercurial lines and above all their sensual shapes. Would he have time for door handles and door knobs amidst all this sensuousness? The answer is a resounding yes!
Sesamo: is it a knob or a handle?
With Sesamo, Philippe Starck served proof positive that appearances can be deceptive. Is it a door knob or a door handle? This playful design is likely to wrong-foot your eyes and hands.
Apriti: elegant door handle
Whatever could be behind this door? With its elegant, slightly curved line, this Philippe Starck-designed door handle certainly introduces a soupçon of mystery to your home. Apriti is available in cast aluminium, finished with polished chrome or silver.