A free, poetic, and instinctive interpretation of a contemporary furniture classic. This "Toy" armchair, designed by Philippe Starck for Driade, transforms into a total work of art thanks to a unique pictorial intervention realized in 2022. Combining the softness of ethereal gradients with the spontaneity of chalk graffiti, this unique piece blurs the line between collectible design and abstract expressionism.

An Intuitive and Ethereal Aesthetic

This edition radically distinguishes itself from other chairs in the collection by its texture and its very organic graphic approach:

The Seat (An abstract and airy landscape): The background blends subtle veils of acid yellow, sky blue, and vibrant orange paint applied with airbrush. Over this ethereal base, the artist has drawn deceptively naive shapes: circles, cross-hatching, grids, and primitive symbols (like a black cross on the right armrest) traced with black lines and enhanced with touches of red and yellow pastel.

The Backrest (The balance of masses): The back of the armchair offers a strong composition where large geometric solid colors (almond green, saturated orange, and powdery pink) intersect architectural black lines and instinctive scribbles of great aesthetic freedom.

The Base: Each foot receives special attention, especially the right rear foot adorned with horizontal black graphic stripes on a pink background.

Technical Characteristics

Original Designer: Philippe Starck

Model: "Toy" Armchair

Original Manufacturer: Driade (Italy)

Model Era: Original creation in 1999 / Customization in 2022

Technique: Acrylic, aerosol spray, and mixed media (pastels/oil crayons) on polypropylene

Authenticity: Unique piece, part of the customized chair series in the collection

Dimensions:

Seat width: 43 cm

Seat height: 42 cm

Seat depth: 41 cm

Total armchair height: 77 cm

Usage: Indoor use recommended to preserve the fineness and textures of the artwork's pigments.

💡 The Gallerist's Advice

"This chair is undoubtedly the most "pictorial" and poetic of the three. Its oil pastel details need to be seen up close to fully appreciate their material sensitivity. Place it in a space bathed in soft natural light, ideally near a bookshelf or in a minimalist reading corner. It adds a touch of urban poetry without overpowering the space, thanks to the lightness of its blue and yellow gradients."