Image source: Kartell — Generic C
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Generic C
Starck's Generic C for Kartell: a chair with armrests, designed for bars, restaurants and venues.
520 × 835 × 510 mm
2017
3.3 kg
Approx. $710 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
Philippe Starck designed Generic C for Kartell, with the year 2017 on Kartell's data sheet. The page presents it as the chair designed for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, with an essential but functionally designed backrest and armrests.
Construction
For 5816 the sheet gives mass-dyed modified polypropylene, and five colours are offered.
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Specifications
- Dimensions (code 5816): W 52 cm x D 51 cm x H 83.5 cm
- Weight: 3.3 kg
Story
The C for Cafe
On starck.com the chair appears as GENERIC.C, "design by Philippe Starck with A. Maggiar". Starck writes that the C stands for Cafe and that the chair goes towards the essence of cafe furniture.
Image source: Kartell — Generic C · © Kartell and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
For bars and restaurants
Kartell's page describes the chair as designed for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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Collection
Generic
The Generic chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell: a family of functional, basic seats, Generic A for the office world and Generic C for cafés, bars and venues.
