Magazine C #03 LOUISE GHOST CHAIR

Table of contents

02 Intro

08 Letter From C

A word from the publisher

12 Quotes

phenomena.

Philippe Starck’s words that penetrate the essence of objects and

14 4 Cities, 4 Homes

From the holiday retreat of Salento in Southern Italy to the

trendsetting home of Seoul, the Louis Ghost effortlessly

complements any living space—be it classic or modern, urban

or natural, luxurious or modest—while still making its presence

felt.

Salento, Uli Weber / Photographer

Paris, Sylvie Adigard / Design Journalist

Surrey, Karen Nicol & Peter Clark / Artist

Seoul, Jeewoo Yang / Architect

52 Creator Interview, Philippe Starck

An interview with Philippe Starck, who continuously raises

profound questions about humanity, the evolution of

technology, and the future through design.

60 Designer, Philippe Starck

The life and philosophy of Philippe Starck, who creates spaces

that evoke surprise, sparks conversations with witty designs, and

embeds serious beliefs in his creations.

68 Iconic Chair

Louis Ghost, a fusion of Philippe Starck’s classic design,

Kartell’s manufacturing expertise, and the groundbreaking idea

of using polycarbonate, a material known for its transparency

and durability.

74 Starck Network

Philippe Starck’s innovative designs have attracted top furniture

brands, leading to global collaborations and the Starck Network.

81 About Kartell

Kartell, which ushered in an era of lightweight, neat, and

durable plastic furniture with its leading technology and insight.

88 Special Interview

Kartell CEO Claudio Luti handpicked Philippe Starck to design

the company’s transparent polycarbonate chairs. Their strong

partnership led to the creation of the Louis Ghost, Kartell’s best-

selling and most copied chair. At his Milan home, Luti

discussed the design with C.

98 Kartell Mission

Kartell’s iconic products embody the company’s three core

values: production, design, and material.

104 Digest

The legacy of Kartell, which set new standards for plastic

furniture and the values that define ‘Made in Italy’ today.

108 Opinion

Philippe Starck’s design as told by Matali Crasset, a leading

French designer.

114 Starckpedia

Here is a list of iconic designs by Philippe Starck, who has

showcased more than 10,000 items to date, including daily

necessities like dental floss and crew quarter modules for the

International Space Station, approximately 400 km (about 249

4miles) from Earth.

128 Opinion

Jousse Entreprise founder Philippe Jousse, along with curators

Matthias Jousse and Guillaume de Casson, experienced

firsthand Starck’s concept of “new life” in the 1980s. Through

their testimonies, they vividly capture the transformation and

vitality of urban culture, the design scene, and the furniture

industry.

136 Starck Collectors

Once adorning hotel lobbies, clubs, and cafés, Philippe Starck’s

works have now found their place in collectors’ living rooms

and gallery exhibition halls.

146 Opinion

Charlotte and Peter Fiell, acclaimed design critics, introduce the

Louis Ghost chair as a prime example of successful structural

unification—a key concept in chair design—and call it an iconic

piece that rediscovered the incredible potential of plastic in

design.

152 Starck in Paris

Hotels and restaurants in Paris designed by Philippe Starck.

168 New Wave

Uchronia and Niceworkshop, presenting designs that stimulate

users’ creative senses and actions.

174 Chairpunk

Designer Seungbin Yang puts his own twist on the Louis Ghost.

176 Chair Index

My favorite chair

 

178 Outro