Set of 6 1990's Hi-Glob Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy

6 Iconic Hi-Glob Bar Stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy

Transform your space with a set of 6 Hi-Glob bar stools, a striking combination of Philippe Starck’s avant-garde design philosophy and Kartell’s commitment to innovative materials. These sleek, sculptural stools from the 1990s exude timeless style and functional elegance, making them the perfect addition to any modern home, bar, or workspace.

Why Choose Hi-Glob?

• Distinctive Design: Crafted with a minimalist yet bold aesthetic, these stools feature clean lines and ergonomic comfort that reflect Starck’s genius.

• Premium Materials: The Hi-Glob stools showcase Kartell’s renowned mastery of high-quality plastic and metal, ensuring durability and style.

• Versatility: Ideal for kitchen counters, breakfast nooks, or high-top tables, they effortlessly elevate any environment.

About Philippe Starck

• A Visionary in Design: Starck is one of the most celebrated contemporary designers, known for creating everything from luxury interiors to everyday objects like toothbrushes and juicers.

• Unconventional Inspirations: Starck often draws inspiration from nature and organic forms, believing design should serve both function and beauty.

• A Design Democrat: He is a champion of “democratic design,” aiming to make high-quality design accessible to everyone—not just a luxury for the elite.

• Famous Collaborations: Starck’s collaborations with Kartell have produced some of the most iconic furniture pieces of the modern era, including the Ghost Chair and the Hi-Glob stools.

These Hi-Glob stools are not just furniture; they are collectible pieces of design history. Secure this set of six and own a piece of the 1990s design revolution, seamlessly blending art and practicality.

The stools are in excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age, adding character and authenticity to these iconic pieces.

Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)

Colors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings. 

Wear consistent with age and use.

We ship worldwide. Request a shipping quote by e-mail to tacojoustra@vintageobjects.com mentioning the piece you are interested in.

The chair will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insured transport to the US is Euro 1275 crate included.

We are a Platinum 1stDibs dealer.

Philippe Starck declares in Casa Vogue, "my concept of democratic design is based on the following idea: to give quality pieces at accessible prices to the largest number of people. To lower the price while increasing the quality. It's my political consciousness." In 1969 Starck designed an inflatable structure, based on the idea of materiality, reflecting his early interest in living spaces. Not long afterwards, Pierre Cardin, seduced by the iconoclastic design, offered him the job of artistic director at his publishing house. In 1970, Philippe Starck founded his first industrial design company, Starck Product, which he later renamed Ubik after the famous Philip K. Dick novel. Here began work with the biggest design manufacturers in Italy - Driade, Alessi, Kartell - and others throughout Europe – Drimmer in Austria, Vitra in Switzerland and Disform in Spain, for examples. In 1983, then-French President François Mitterrand, on the recommendation of his Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, chose Starck to refurbish the president's private apartments at the Élysée. The following year he designed the Café Costes. Over the years, Starck worked with same of the finest Italian furniture brands, including creating the iconic Generic chair for Kartell the innovative Lady Hio table for Glass Italia and chic sofas and armchairs for the likes of Cassina and Driade.