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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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age End Tables

Materials

Plexiglass

Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, pair of side cabinets, 1960s - Italy
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of vintage side cabinets designed by italian Designer Anna Castelli Ferrieri and produced by Kartell from the 1960s. These handy and light plastic cabinets look great as a pair...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The KD24 lamp was designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968. Its flexible design allows for a vast number of configurations between the light and rotatable lampshade. This piece ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in New York, NY
Space Age, Postmodern plastic shelf unit, designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, made in Italy circa 1970's. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Shelves

Materials

Plastic

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