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Is Kartell an Italian brand?
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Yes, Kartell is an Italian brand. Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri, founded the company in Milan in 1949. Originally, Kartell was an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. It first introduced its housewares division in 1953. Find a large selection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
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Anna Castelli Ferrieri Componibili Classic Cabinet for Kartell, Italy 2015
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic 3 door Componibili Classic Red Cabinet. Rendered in batch dyed ABS plastic composed of a 3-tier modular storage system with three sliding doors and a rubber base ring at foot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Iconic La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Elevate your interior with this stunning set of 2 clear purple La Marie chairs. Designed by the renowned Philippe Sta...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$559 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'TopTop' Lucite Round Café Table by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and sculptural café or bistro table designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell, this piece is part of the iconic 'TopTop' series. Featuring a white round to...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Lucite
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy, 1966
By Gino Colombini, Kartell
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage 1970's Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand. Designed by Gino Colombini, 1966. Produced by Kartell, Italy. With maker's mark on base.
Dimensions: Height 60 cm Diameter 25cm.
In exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Joe Colombo for Kartell Armchair Mod. 4801 Numbered No. 29, Italy 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastic and large white curved beech wood armchair, Mod. 4801 Designer Joe Colombo and produced by Kartell in Italy , an icon of Italian Modernism. A limited number of wooden 4801 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Achille Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
The Rocchetto stool, designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Kartell in 1969, perfectly reflects t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic


