Ghost Chair

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The Philippe Starck Ghost Chair is Not Scary at All!

The Philippe Starck Ghost Chair is a really stylish chair inspired by Louis XVI French design and brought right up to date with modern materials. Whether you are looking for an accent chair for a small living space or you want to some really contemporary dining chairs that will wow your dinner guests then the Ghost Chair might just be for you. Designed in 2002, it seems that these chairs have already developed a legacy of their own, already recognised as an iconic piece of modern design. There is also a "baby" version of this chair and I will tell you all about it right here! Enjoy!

The Ghost Chair


Kartell Louis Ghost Chair



Ghost chairs are an ideal piece of furniture if you want a stylish accessory for a small living space. They are transparent, allowing the light to flow through them and so you can add style without appearing to clutter your space. They are also stackable - so they fit the bill of two of my top tips for decorating small spaces! Designed by Philippe Starck, the Kartell Louis Ghost Chair works well in a number of situations. Whether you are looking for a contemporary dining chair, an accent chair, a chair to use to sit in front of your French style dresser or you want a piece that will stand out in a commercial setting, this chair is a versatile choice. Oh and I almost forgot, this chair is also suitable for outdoor use - phew!


These chairs are baroque in style, obviously reminiscent of the Louis XVI era, but Starck 's use of modern materials has made the Ghost chair a modern classic. I love the options this chair presents from a design perspective. Used in an ultra cool, modern space the materials fit but the design itself makes a statement. Reverse the scenario and include the chair in a more traditional setting and the design may compliment the other pieces chosen with the materials making the statement. This piece can both compliment and contrast at the same time and it is not often we can say that about a piece of furniture.

Although they may appear delicate given the transparency of the materials used, they are quite sturdy. On a practical level these chairs are shock, scratch and weather resistant. Ghost Chairs are available in a number of transparent colors and a couple of opaques. You will find more information about ghost chair prices here.


Kartell Ghost 5 Piece Top Top Table and Ghost Chair Dining Set



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The Lou Lou Ghost Chair

For the Little Style Gurus in Your Life!


Kartell Barbie Lou Lou Ghost Chair (Kid Sized)


The Lou Lou Ghost Chair was designed by Phillippe Starck and it is effectively the pint sized version of his contemporary classic Ghost Chair. The Barbie Lou Lou Ghost Chair pictured above was designed to mark the 60th anniversary of Kartell and the 50th birthday of the iconic Barbie doll. If your little girl has a sense of style beyond her age or indeed if you would like to develop her appreciation of design, this chair will fit the bill. There is a grown up version of the Barbie edition chair available, so if some mom and daughter bonding time is in order you might want a matching set. Now please, please do not make this chair the naughty chair, in your home!

This baby Ghost Chair maintains all the design elements of its more grown up version and it is also durable, easy to clean and scratch resistant. The Lou Lou Ghost Chair is also available in a clear transparent version.


Kartell Lou Lou Ghost Chair

Philippe Starck Talks About Design

The Ghost Chair designer, Philippe Starck, has designed many contemporary home items. In this video he talks about design - and yes it takes him a few seconds (about 30) to get started!
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The Victoria Ghost Chair


Kartell Victoria Ghost Chair


The Victoria Ghost Chair was added to the collection by Starck in 2005.This elegantly comfortable chair mirrors the design of the original but gives the freedom of an armless chair. The round chair back is reminiscent of the form of antique medallions. Again these chairs give the impression of fragility but this belies the chair's considerable strength. The Victoria Ghost Chair is available in a number of colors.

Victoria Ghost Chair Features:

* Made of transparent polycarbonate
* Shock, scratch and weather resistant
* Stackable up to seven chairs high
* Can be used indoors or outdoors
* Suitable for residential or commercial use
* Available in seven transparent and three opaque colors available.
* Made in Italy

Dimensions:

* 35.5" H X 15" W X 20.5" D
* Seat Height: 18.1"

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So is the Ghost Chair Scary Good or Just Plain Scary?

  • plushdeco Mar 28, 2011 @ 10:07 am | delete
    Have you seen some really colorful ghost chairs around? Like bright pink, red or lime green or something like that? Plain transparent chairs might be little dull for some people. Great lens anyway. Thanks!
  • VivaHomeInteriors Sep 7, 2010 @ 9:20 am | delete
    Thanks for stopping by - your comment is much appreciated! I love the transparency of these chairs too - provides for endless possibilities!
  • nyfamily5 Sep 6, 2010 @ 8:06 am | delete
    Very unique ghost chairs, I really like the transparency

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