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Paravent de l'Autre Folding Screen by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, 1991

Philippe Starck / Driade

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Rare 1991 'Paravent de l'Autre' folding screen by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph. A conceptual postmodern room divider featuring pearwood panels, cast aluminum feet, and integrated black-and-white photographic art.

Conceived by Philippe Starck in 1991 for Driade's experimental Aleph line, the 'Paravent de l'Autre' (Screen of the Other) stands as a landmark of early 1990s postmodern design. Bridging the gap between functional furniture and conceptual art installation, this rare room divider transcends traditional utilitarian boundaries to function as a vertical gallery of human expression. Crafted with rich pearwood veneer panels raised on sculptural cast aluminum feet, the three-section screen features integrated frames displaying a curated series of black-and-white photographic portraits and abstract compositions. Starck uses these anonymous visual narratives to explore themes of identity, memory, and perception, creating a dynamic interplay between solid architecture and poetic imagery. Representing a highly collectible era of Starck's output for Italian manufacturer Driade Aleph, this rare museum-grade piece is seldom encountered on the secondary market. It makes a powerful statement in a contemporary living space, design gallery, or executive office setting.

Origin

Italy, 1990s

Dimensions

W 155 × D 3 × H 193 cm

Materials

Wood, Metal, Glass