Image source: Kartell — Dr. No
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Dr. No
A stackable armchair balancing a welcoming shell with practical outdoor use.
540 × 815 × 500 mm
1997
Approx. $910 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
Dr. No is a small armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. The official product page describes its enveloping seat, practical character and formal elegance, and identifies it as suitable for outdoor settings and contract projects.
Construction
The official data sheet lists a smooth batch-dyed polypropylene seat and sturdy aluminium legs. The chair is stackable up to four elements, and the documented version is finished in Wax white.
Specifications
The representative Dr. No drawing gives 54 cm width, 50 cm depth, 81.5 cm overall height and 46.5 cm seat height. The data sheet lists a unit weight of 4.04 kg and a two-chair pack with a 57 × 57 × 89 cm package.
Story
A practical classic
Kartell’s official product page presents Dr. No as a classic formed around the combination of function and beauty. Philippe Starck’s design is described through its enveloping seat, formal elegance and practical use, while the data sheet dates the design to 1997.
A chair for flexible settings
The same official page states that the chair is unaffected by temperature changes, stacks up to four elements and can be used outdoors. Kartell also identifies it as suitable for contract projects, connecting the compact armchair to both domestic and professional interiors.
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