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What is Kartell known for?

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What is Kartell known for?
Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Mod.4875 Plastic Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Italian white plastic chair with rounded seat and back, Mod." 4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s. The circular chair legs are ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with transparent Lucite frames. Designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Kartel...
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Early 2000s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Lucite

Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy. The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum. Marked at the se...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell. This iconic Italian mid century modern center table or dining table was created in the 1960's by Kartell ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Metal

Kartell Salad Spoon & Fork Casalinghi, 1958 Design, Gino Colombini, Milan, Italy
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare collectors item by Kartell Samco, Italy: this very set of salad cutlery comes in a cream with pistachio green handles! Designed in 1958 amongst other household items by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plastic

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