Philippe Starck “Lola Mundo” Chairs for Driade - A Pair

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A rare and collectible pair of Lola Mundo chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in 1988, a model represented … Read more A rare and collectible pair of Lola Mundo chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in 1988, a model represented in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). These sculptural chairs exemplify Starck’s playful yet engineered approach to design, combining cast aluminum cabriole-style legs with ash wood seats and backs finished in a deep ebony tone. Each seat is accented with a grid of nine pale orange / pink rubber studs arranged in three rows, while the backs feature corresponding recessed indentations that allow the studs to nest neatly when the chair folds down. This clever hinged construction, using black chromium-plated steel hardware, lets each chair transform into a compact low table or pedestal, making the pair as functional as they are sculptural. The dramatic contrast between the polished aluminum legs and the dark wood surfaces gives the chairs a striking presence from every angle. In chair form, they read as postmodern statement seating; folded down, they function as sleek, minimalist tables.

13.5" wide, 18.25" deep, and 33.5" high at back, seat height is 18", and table height is 19".
The tabletop is 12" wide and 16.5" deep. See less