Kartell Seating
Italian
The Italian design giant Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design in the 1960s. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli (1920–2006) and his wife Anna Ferrieri (1918–2006), Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods.
They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Consumers in the postwar era were initially skeptical of plastic goods, but their affordability and infinite range of styles and hues eventually won devotees. Tupperware parties in the United States made plastic storage containers ubiquitous in postwar homes, and Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans, and dish racks conquered Europe. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, and his design for the KS 1146 Bucket won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955.
Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper created the K1340 (later called the K 4999) children’s chair that year, and families enjoyed their bright colors and light weight, which made them easy for kids to pick up and move. In 1965, Joe Colombo (1924–78) created one of Kartell’s few pieces of non-plastic furniture, the 4801 chair, which sits low to the ground and comprised of just three curved pieces of plywood. (In 2012, Kartell reissued the chair in plastic.) Colombo followed up on the success of the 4801 with the iconic 4867 Universal Chair in 1967, which, like Verner Panton’s S chair, is made from a single piece of plastic. The colorful, stackable injection-molded chair was an instant classic. That same year, Kartell introduced Colombo’s KD27 table lamp. Ferrierei’s cylindrical 4966 Componibili storage module debuted in 1969.
Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. That show introduced American audiences to the work of designers such as Gaetano Pesce; Ettore Sottsass, founder of the Memphis Group; and the firms Archizoom and Superstudio (both firms were among Italy's Radical design groups) — all of whom were using wit, humor and unorthodox materials to create a bracingly original interior aesthetic.
Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers.
Kartell produced Ron Arad’s Bookworm wall shelf in 1994, and Philippe Starck’s La Marie chair in 1998. More recently, Kartell has collaborated with the Japanese collective Nendo, Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola and glass designer Tokujin Yoshioka, among many others. Kartell classics can be found in museums around the world, including MoMA, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 1999, Claudio Luti established the Museo Kartell to tell the company’s story, through key objects from its innovative and colorful history.
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Creator: Kartell
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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 Kartell Seating
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 Kartell Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Missoni Sketches Lucite Chair Philippe Starck
By Missoni, Kartell
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pair of Philippe Stark for Kartell ‘Mademoiselle’ Lucite Chairs in Missoni Floral Upholstered Fabric With Makers Marks
Made in Italy
Extra dimensions: Width of seat 41cm I Depth o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Lucite
Kartell Pilastro Stool in Green by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pilastro stool is part of the Kartell goes Sottsass, a tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to design guru Ettore Sottsass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Colonna Stool in Black by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Upper Step Ladder in Cobalt by Alberto Meda, Paolo Rizzatto
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stepladder has a strong personality and great functionality. It is also a successful marriage of form and function. Its pragmatism is made possible by the technology employed by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Eur Stool in White by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The EUR stool by Fabio Novembre is a cube printed with shapes and geometries inspired, to scale, by Italian rationalist architecture of the 1930s and 1940s. The stool can be multi-pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell by Philippe Starck Modern Ero/S White Dining Chair
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Ero/S chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic.
With an organic shape, the oval...
Category
20th Century Italian Kartell Seating
Materials
Steel
Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell 1970s, Set of 8
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Padova, IT
Oustanding and rare set of 8 yellow plastic chairs 4875 model, designed by Carlo Bartoli and produced by Kartell 1970s.
In Good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Postmodern Polo Stool Model 4822 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Memphis Group, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Post Modern bar or counter stool, rendered in black and white powder coated metal and injection molded plastic designed by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 1984
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Set of Four Chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of four chairs Model "4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, with rounded seat and back, in black plastic.
The round section chair legs are removable. The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
1 of 3 Vintage Carlo Bartoli 4875 Chairs for Kartell, White Edition, 1972 Italy
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Zagreb, HR
Chair model 4875, designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in the early 1970s. It has a single seat-backrest unit with four screwable legs that made it the world’s first single polyprop...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
1 of 3 Postmodern 'Miss Global' Chairs, Philippe Starck for Kartell, 90s Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Zagreb, HR
Beautiful vintage postmodern chairs, model 'Miss Globe', designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell during the early 1990s.
Good vintage condition with some smaller and exp...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal
Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Lasne, BE
White wooden armchair with black leather cushion. Made in limited numbers: Numbered 8. Seat height 40cm. Wear due to age and time
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Kartell Model 4854 Chairs by Gae Aulenti, 1960s - Set of 4 - Emerald Green Resin
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your space with a rare and exceptional set of four Kartell Model 4854 Chairs, designed by the legendary Gae Aulenti in 1968. Crafted from green lacquered thick resin, these chairs showcase Aulenti’s iconic design elements, featuring characteristic curved lines, sculptural shapes, and a glossy lacquered emerald...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Resin
Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s.
Set consisting of four model 860 chairs, also known as Universale Chair, in cream white ABS plastic. ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell 1999 Italy
By Ron Arad, Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 red plastic vintage chairs or dining chairs from red plastic and aluminum FPE Fantastic Plastic Elastic by Ron Arad for Kartell Italy 1999.
An amazing set of seven ( ...
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1990s Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, Set of 6 Mandarin Chairs in Original Red Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass, Kartell
Located in Toronto, CA
Conceived by Italian architect and designer, Ettore Sottsass and manufactured in 1986 by Knoll, the Mandarin chair is a highly functional design with distinctive one-piece arm-rail t...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal
Model 4801 Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s, set of 2
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 white wooden armchairs designed by Joe Colombo, Model 4801. Numbered 121. Seat height 34cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Wood
Model 4801 Armchairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s, set of 2
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 2 white wooden armchairs designed by Joe Colombo, Model 4801. Numbered 16. Seat height 34cm. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Wood
Kartell 4875 Chair by Carlo Bartoli in Glossy Red, 1980s Edition
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and rare chair designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in a glossy red hue.
The model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Ca...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Chair Model 4875 by Carlo Bartoli - Glossy White - Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Carlo Bartoli designed it in 1970, Kartell started production in 1974 and the chair was a h...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Patricia Urquiola for Kartell Grey Fabric Foliage Armchair
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell in 2012, the Foliage armchair is inspired by nature, striking the perfect balance between the nat...
Category
2010s Italian Kartell Seating
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Dr. Glob Accent Chair Philippe Starck Kartell 80s Tuquoise + Silver!
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Basel, BS
One in the FANTASTIC Turquoise and Silver available for this listing.
NOTE: Two additional black chairs are also available in our shop here.
Incredible color! Very cool stacking ch...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal
Kartell Colonna Stool in Pink by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable armchair in transparent and colored polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the quintessence of baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Prince Aha Stool in Wax White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thought up as a colorful game of building blocks, the Prince Aha stool is composed of two cones to resemble the shape of an hourglass. An entertaining and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Spoon Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen
By Antonio Citterio, Kartell, Toan Nguyen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original stool whose shape is as elastic in appearance as it is in function. The innovation of Spoon consists mainly in attaching the seat to a central support with a specially re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Italian modern brown plastic chair 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown plastic chair 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Chair mod. 4875 with rounded seat and back, in brown plastic. The round section chair legs are removable. ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell 4870 Anna Castelli Award-Winning Stackable Chairs, 1980s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful award-winning stackable chairs model 4870 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1986.
This beautiful model was recognized with the 'Compasso D'Oro' 1987 award...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Set of 5 yellow bright chairs mod. 4875 designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five chairs mod. 4875 designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in the Seventies.
Bright yellow plastic chairs.
The legs are with removable le...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Philippe Starck Gnome for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philippe Starck for Kartell Gold Gnome. Injection Plastic Construction, indoor/outdoor use. Clever Fun Little piece that works as a table or stool! Thi...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Piero Lissoni for Kartell White Form Armchairs, Set of 2
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni for Kartell in the 1990s, the Form chair is a fantastic example of the 90s minimalist design aest...
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1990s Italian Space Age Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Padova, IT
Eros is an enveloping armchair, with an organic egg shape, characterized by a refined combination of finishes and a skilful use of colour. Eros is ideal for the home, in the dining r...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Giotto Stoppino Modern Metal Chrome Dining Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 4 curved chairs in eco-leather with chromed tubular structure. These chairs, as shown in the photos, need a new upholstery, while the structure is in excellent condition and t...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Colombo classic! It's safe to say these are making a comeback in modern interiors today and its sensibility can match well with a wide range of materialities. The design is also it...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Set of Six Philippe Starck Ghost Armchairs for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Ghost armchairs designed by iconic French Designer Philippe Starck for Kartell. Very comfortable and suitable for outdoor use if desired. The set is in the “Smoke” finis...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Model 4867 chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970S, set of 2
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Lasne, BE
Red chairs by Joe Colombo. Model 4867. Stamped below the chairs. Wear due to time and the age of the chairs.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Model 4870 Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s, Set of 4
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage plastic chairs designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell - Model 4870.
Timeless italian dining chairs ideal for inside and outside...
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Lou Lou Vintage Children's Ghost Chair Crystal Plastic Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
We offer the Vintage Classic Lou Lou Kartell Ghost Chair for Kids in transparent Plastic. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost vintage Armchair for the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Chairs Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 12
By Kartell, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8"
Highly desirable original set of 12 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designe...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Original Mademoiselle Leather Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell - Set of 5
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.7" / D 15"/ Width: 20.7" / Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 14.2"
Highly desirable original set of 5 Italian Leather Mademoiselle Dining Chairs designe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Kartell Seating
Materials
Leather
1980s Pair of Black and White Polo Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
27” high x 18” deep x 16” wide. Seat height: 21.5”
1980s pair of postmodern stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell. Made in Italy. Black and white colorway. In good vintage c...
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell.
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Set of 4 curved black velvet chairs with a chromed tubular frame.
These chairs are in very good vintage condition.
The black velvet upholstery is to our knowledge original.
Even the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Chair model Dr.Glob by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE Postmodern plastic Chair, model Dr Glob, was designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy in '80s; exactly 1986.
This retro, plastic Chair is in very good vintage conditi...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Universal Chairs 4869 Black by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Conversano, IT
Joe Colombo's black Universale chair produced by Kartell is an iconic creation of 1960s Italian design.
This chair features a minimalist and elegant design that has made it a cult ob...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Italian modern green Chairs 4868 Universal Chair by Joe Colombo Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green Chairs 4868 Universal Chair by Joe Colombo Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs mod. 4868, also known as the Sedia Universale, in glossy green ABS plastic. The slightly...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Model 4835 Eros Swivel Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Izegem, VWV
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Eros chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic.
It features the pure compositional structure that epitomizes the fluid design style of Philippe Starck. with an organic shape, the oval seat is constructed from glossy bright red polycarbonate that sits on a polished aluminum swivel tulip base...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Max-Beam Modern Acrylic Side Tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomb, Italy
By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of geometric Max-Beam side tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Kartell. These modern transparent smoked grey acrylic side accent tables are also strong enough to use as sto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet Designed For Kartell Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair Two In Stock Price Per Chair
Juxtaposing varying form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Italian modern black wood armchair mod. 4801 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood armchair mod. 4801 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
Armchair mod. 4801 with structure made up of several interlocking parts, in black wood. It has a semi-o...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Seating
Materials
Wood
Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A true symbol of Sixties design, famous also for being the only piece by Kartell made entirely of wood. Contemporary technology has made it possible to create the same product using ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Black Beige
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Marcel Wanders for Kartell Italy Clear "Stone" Stool - a Pair
By Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marcel Wanders for Kartell Italy Clear "Stone" Stool - a Pair. Circa 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 18.25" H x 12" Diameter.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Moschino Sketches Chair by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Nathalie du Pasquier.
It comes either with transparent or black frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Seating
Materials
Plastic
Kartell seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Kartell seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kartell seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 7 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 331 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Kartell were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Philippe Starck, Driade, and Gervasoni. Prices for Kartell seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $11,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $869.
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Questions About Kartell Seating
- What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- What is Kartell known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Kartell 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 25, 2024How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.