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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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Model 4970 Cream Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 4970 Cream Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Measurements: W...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age End Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck Tip Top Side Table for Kartell
By Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Bright white plastic top Tip Top side table with transparent base by Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck for Kartell, 2010s.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Eros chair (12 pieces sold separately), design Philippe Starck, manufactured by Kartell, Early 2000s. Aluminum frame, plastic seat (polycarbonate). Good vintage condition, pati...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Modular Plastic Cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original pair of cylindrical cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell, modular with vertical overlap was designed for every room. A true pieces of italian design. The items are in...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delightful and highly functional set of "Sistema Scuola" children's chairs, designed by Masayuki Matsukaze for the renowned Italian manufacturer Kartell in the 1970s. These chairs ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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