When the icon of Italian design meets geometric abstraction. This "Toy" armchair, originally created by Philippe Starck for Driade, becomes the canvas for a unique three-dimensional work of art by artist Anne Kiesecoms in 2022. With its bold arrangement of color blocks and graphic lines, this collectible piece of furniture stands out as a true utilitarian sculpture.

A Graphic and Architectural Dialogue

Unlike purely fluid abstractions, Anne Kiesecoms' work on this piece beautifully plays with the angular lines of Starck's armchair:

The front (Strong lines and contrasts): The seat and armrests feature large asymmetrical flat areas of yellow, bright red, pink, and turquoise, structured by radical black lines. Textured pencil/pastel details break the rigidity of the color blocks.

The backrest (Mineral poetry): The back of the armchair reveals a totally different and more refined universe, evoking crystalline or black geological forms on a white background, illuminated by a large solar orange disk.

A signed work: The artist has affixed her signature and date directly in black paint along the back leg ("A. Kiesecoms '22").

Technical Characteristics

Original Designer: Philippe Starck

Model: "Toy" Armchair

Original Manufacturer: Driade (Italy)

Artist: Anne Kiesecoms

Year of Creation: 2022

Technique: Paint and mixed media on monobloc polypropylene

Authenticity: Certified unique piece, hand-signed by the artist on the leg.

Dimensions:

Seat width: 43 cm

Seat height: 42 cm

Seat depth: 41 cm

Total armchair height: 77 cm

💡 The Gallerist's Advice

"This model by Anne Kiesecoms has a fascinating dual visual identity. Do not place it against a wall! Instead, position it in the center of a room, at an angle, or in a transitional space (such as a hall or a large contemporary living room) so that one can walk around it. Your visitors will discover the pop and structured explosion of the seat on one side, and the abstract and graphic calm of the backrest on the other. An undeniable visual force."