Red Crayonne Planter by Kartell, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Kartell
Located in London, GB
Really cool red Crayonne bin or planter.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
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Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Italian Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 6
$6,495
H 33 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Italian Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Mid Century Italian Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Appendiabiti Kartell Anni 60-70
By Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
Appendiabiti, materiale plastico.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Italian Orange Chairs by Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two orange Lucite chairs by Kartell with the original stamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell floor-standing coat rack, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Appendiabiti da terra di Kartell, Made in Italy, Anni '60. Appendiabiti Kartell in plastica post
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
White Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kartell Stacking "4695" planter box on wheels, 1980s. Planter box was painted white. In otherwise
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Plastic
Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
$135 / item
H 20.25 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matsukaze for the renowned Italian manufacturer Kartell in the 1970s. These chairs embody Kartell
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plastic
A Rare Kartell Model 4065 Pendant Light, Italy, c. 1965
By Kartell
Located in Dronten, NL
bold aesthetic, makes it a standout piece of Mid-Century Modern design. Design & Materials
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
1970s White Cylinder Table Lamp Style of Kartell Italy
By Kartell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern round white cylinder table lamp Style of Kartell Italy. Unmarked. Measures: 32.75
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Kartell Ghost Buster Lucite Cabinet/Bookcase by Phillippe Starck
$719Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 27 in D 14 in
Vintage Kartell Ghost Buster Lucite Cabinet/Bookcase by Phillippe Starck
By Kartell
Located in East Freetown, MA
Vintage lucite/acrylic Kartell small shelving cabinet/bookcase. Sturdy item with curved front
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Acrylic
Maroon Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980’s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kartell Stacking "4695" planter box on wheels, 1980s. Planter box was painted Maroon. In otherwise
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Retro Full Metal Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool
$411Sale Price / item|40% Off
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Retro Full Metal Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool
By Kartell
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage retro full black metal Italian 1970s bar stool, by Kartell. A striking example of 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Maui Chair Design by Vico Magistretti Italian Modern Chair 1990s
$502
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Kartell Maui Chair Design by Vico Magistretti Italian Modern Chair 1990s
By Kartell
Located in Hannover, DE
Maui Chair by Kartell Design by Vico Magistretti Italy c. 1990s–2000s Original Maui chair
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to become a prominent architect and designer before co-founding the company Kartell with her husband
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Original Vintage Joe Colombo "4801" Armchair, Made in Italy by Kartell
$9,500
H 23.13 in W 29 in D 26 in
Original Vintage Joe Colombo "4801" Armchair, Made in Italy by Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Washington, DC
An original vintage Joe Colombo 4801 armchair, made in Italy by Kartell, made entirely of white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1980s Black and Red Trolley by Kartell Made in Italy
By Kartell
Located in Rome, IT
1980s black and red trolley by Kartell made of plastic with revolving wheels.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Plastic
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s
$1,316
H 30.91 in W 28.35 in D 13.39 in
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Delft, NL
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s Dimensions: 72cm Width, 34cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Black Giotto Stoppino Kartell Magazine Rack
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice example of this design in desirable black color. Earlier vintage Kartell label on underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century
$1,490 / item
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of red / orange revolving Eros chairs by Philippe Kartell for Starck, mid to late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian White Magazine Rack by Kartell
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian mid-century white plastic magazine rack with six compartments and a round handle
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Missoni Sketches Lucite Chair Philippe Starck
$1,352 / item
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Missoni Sketches Lucite Chair Philippe Starck
By Missoni, Kartell
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Philippe Stark for Kartell ‘Mademoiselle’ Lucite Chairs in Missoni Floral Upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Set of Six Mid Century Wall Hooks, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very practical.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Plastic
Brown Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter from Italian design house Kartell, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, c.1970s, USA. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Plastic
Beige Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter from Italian design house Kartell, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, c.1970s, USA. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Plastic
Maroon Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter from Italian design house Kartell, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, c.1970s, USA. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Plastic
4867 chair set, Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Neuss, NW
4867 chair set by Joe Colombo for Kartell from 1979. High quality red polycarbonate injection
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Skokie, IL
Joe Colombo Vademecum table lamp Kartell Italy, 1969 Additional information: Materials:plastic
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy
$1,023
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy
By Antonio Citterio, Kartell
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Beistellwagen von Kartell Italy aus den 1990er Jahren zum Verkauf an
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s
$2,110
H 9.84 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s
By Kartell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
MISS BALŪ bistro table, Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Neuss, NW
MISS BALŪ bistro table by Philippe Starck for Kartell from the 1980s. High-quality frame and table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Polyester
Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo, 1960s
$2,345
H 10.63 in Dm 19.69 in
Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
White 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1970 and produced by Kartell in 1973 two years after designer Joe Colombo's
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Plastic
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Magazine rack Mod. 4676, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Naples, IT
Storico portariviste disegnato da Giotto Stoppino per Kartell, modello 4676, il portariviste ha
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s
$778 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Eros chair (12 pieces sold separately), design Philippe Starck, manufactured by Kartell
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Model 4850 Chair by Giorgina Castiglioni for Kartell
By Kartell, Giorgina Castiglioni
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1965. Rare molded plastic chair. Made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
$2,200
H 27 in W 24 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
By Kartell
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Red 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1970 and produced by Kartell in 1973 two years after designer Joe Colombo's
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Plastic
Philippe Starck Dr. No Armchairs by Kartell, Grey, Stackable, 1998
$2,524 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.71 in
Philippe Starck Dr. No Armchairs by Kartell, Grey, Stackable, 1998
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Philippe Starck for Kartell Grey Dr. No Stackable Iconic Armchairs Manufactured in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
$1,077
H 15.16 in Dm 16.15 in
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Kartell, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969 The Rocchetto stool
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
1980s Stool, Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell from the 1980s. High-quality plastic frame
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Synthetic, Plastic
Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
$1,053Sale Price|20% Off
H 67.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
A Space Age design with the coat hanger by Studio BBPR. Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the four designers in their early work followed the themes of Italian Rationalism of the 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003
$538
H 11.82 in W 6.78 in D 7.17 in
Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Lisboa, PT
Kartell’s early 21st-century approach to playful minimalism and industrial elegance. Composed of two
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336
By Kartell, Isao Hosoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Great set of fifteen wall sconces, designed by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, model 4336 from the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plastic
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Magazine Holder Silver Mod. 4676, Italy 1970s
$419
H 13.39 in W 7.49 in D 15.75 in
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Magazine Holder Silver Mod. 4676, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Naples, IT
Storico portariviste disegnato da Giotto Stoppino per Kartell, modello 4676, il portariviste ha
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Kartell Red Floor Lamp Mod. 4055 by Luigi Bandini Buti '70
$5,986
H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 14.57 in
20th Century Kartell Red Floor Lamp Mod. 4055 by Luigi Bandini Buti '70
By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell
Located in Turin, Turin
Floor lamp designed by Luigi Bandini Buti in '70s for the Manufacturer Kartell. The floor lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Acrylic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in bruxelles, BE
Orange wooden armchair by Joe Colombo. The armchair is numbered. Dimensions: Seat height 34cm Wear due to time and age of the armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90
$2,155 / set
H 31.89 in W 24.22 in D 23.63 in
Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, IT
Sedie/Poltroncine girevoli con struttura in alluminio pressofuso e seduta in policarbonato trasparente blù. In buone condizioni, una seduta presenta una piccola crepa che non comprom...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Eros Eiffel Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy
$1,436 / set
H 32.29 in W 24.22 in D 24.22 in
Vintage Eros Eiffel Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
1995 for Kartell, Eros is an enveloping, organically shaped armchair characterized by a refined
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gino Colombini Midcentury Black Umbrella Stands or Ashtray for Kartell, 1970
$550
H 24.02 in Dm 10.24 in
Gino Colombini Midcentury Black Umbrella Stands or Ashtray for Kartell, 1970
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing free standing ashtray or usable as an umbrella stand in mid-century black plastic with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Magazine Rack Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Black Plastic Midcentury Italy 1970s
$407
H 17.33 in W 15.75 in D 10.83 in
Magazine Rack Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Black Plastic Midcentury Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Palermo, IT
Curved black plastic magazine rack with 6 compartments. Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair No 42, Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Echt, NL
3 pieces of plywood which lock together without any mechanical fixings. Produced by Kartell in the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Gino Colombini Midcentury Cream Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand for Kartell 1970s
$478
H 24.02 in Dm 9.85 in
Gino Colombini Midcentury Cream Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand for Kartell 1970s
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Roma, IT
Colombini for Kartell in Italy during the 1970s. This fantastic piece is numbered 4610-50 and the weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Chrome
KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in bruxelles, BE
Creamy white plastic lamp designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy, 1966
$360Sale Price|27% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 9.85 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Lou Lou Vintage Children's Ghost Chair Crystal Plastic Philippe Starck
$375
H 24.5 in W 14.75 in D 12 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Six pocket magazine rack, Kartell model 4675, designed by Giotto Stoppino in 1972. Central handle
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Set of Drawers by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell
Located in Toronto, CA
2000’s Kartell Componibili by renowned designer and Kartell cofounder Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Pendant KD14 by Sergio Asti for Kartell
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Pendant model KD14 by Sergio Asti for Kartell 1963, Italy. Plastic and nickel plated brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Red Kartell Standing Ashtray and Waste Basket
By Gino Colombini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colombini for Italian plastics manufacturer Kartell. Includes removable chrome ashtray insert and two
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Chair by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Model 4875 Tricolor, 1970s
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Chair by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Model 4875 Tricolor, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Melville, NY
Vintage Cartel for Alitalia. Very rare & collectible chair by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Model 4875
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Model 4875 Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, Set of 4
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 17.13 in D 18.51 in
Model 4875 Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s, Set of 4
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Uccle, BE
Model 4875 Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1960s, Set of 4 Minor Losses : slightly yellowed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Model 4675 Magazine Rack Green Italy 1970s Modern
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 11.03 in D 15.75 in
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Model 4675 Magazine Rack Green Italy 1970s Modern
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Alsdorf, NW
stands as a striking example of Italian mid-century plastic design. Crafted from durable ABS plastic in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Black KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Joe Colombo Producer - Kartell Model - KD 29 Design Period - Seventies Measurements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Kartell Barstools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Vienna, AT
philosophy of Kartell each piece of furniture is without any screw or fixings. Although beyond 40 now they
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian 1970's coat rack by Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Kartell, Studio BBPR
Located in Uccle, BE
A Space Age design with the coat hanger by Studio BBPR. Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the four designers in their early work followed the themes of Italian Rationalism of the 1...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Black Coat Rack with Light 4706, Belgiojoso Presserutti Rogers, Kartell, Italy
Unavailable
H 67.92 in Dm 22.84 in
Black Coat Rack with Light 4706, Belgiojoso Presserutti Rogers, Kartell, Italy
By Kartell, Studio BBPR
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
light. Abs resin, painted aluminum, perspex. Manufactured by Kartell, Italy, 1970s. Measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Other
Vademecum table lamp mod 4034 Designer Joe Colombo for Kartell
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Vademecum table lamp mod 4034 Designer Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lampada da tavolo modello Vademecum 4034 disegnata da Joe Colombo nel 1968 per Kartell Milano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vademecum table lamp mod 4034 Designer Joe Colombo for Kartell
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Vademecum table lamp mod 4034 Designer Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lampada da tavolo modello Vademecum 4034 disegnata da Joe Colombo nel 1968 per Kartell Milano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1967
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Prague, CZ
giant Kartell. This piece is really rare and it is impossible to find another one in this perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
MCM / Space Age Sergio Asti Black and Chrome Ashtray / Catchall Kartell 1970s
Unavailable
H 1.75 in Dm 10 in
MCM / Space Age Sergio Asti Black and Chrome Ashtray / Catchall Kartell 1970s
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black ashtray / catch all by Sergio Asti for Kartell Model No. 4635 This ashtray has a very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plastic Chairs designed for Kartell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of outside/inside off- white plastic chairs, designed for Kartell.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Round Bar Cart & Serving Trolley by Alberto Rosselli for Kartell, 1970s
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Round Bar Cart & Serving Trolley by Alberto Rosselli for Kartell, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Kartell
Located in Budapest, HU
Designed by Alberto Rosselli for Kartell in the 1970s, this circular bar and serving cart captures
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Plastic
White Spherical Chandelier by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, 1960s
Unavailable
H 49.22 in Dm 14.57 in
White Spherical Chandelier by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti
Located in Savona, IT
Lamp produced in the 1960s by Kartell based on a project by Luigi Bandini Buti. Black plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
4021 Floor Lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, circa 1965
By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare "4021" pulley system white floor lamp by Italian designer Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Rare White Round Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, circa 1967
Unavailable
H 30 in Dm 45 in
Rare White Round Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, circa 1967
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for Italian design firm Kartell in 1967. Table is made from coated polyester resin with chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Child chair K 1340 (later 4999) Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964
Unavailable
H 19.49 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Child chair K 1340 (later 4999) Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso, Kartell
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Polyethylene children chair K 1340 Kartell - Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper 1964 A stackable
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Portaviste 4675 Magazine Holder by Giotto Stoppini for Kartell, 1970s
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Portaviste 4675 Magazine Holder by Giotto Stoppini for Kartell, 1970s
By Lodovico Acerbis and Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Budapest, HU
for magazines of records. Kartell also produced no. 4676, which had 4 compartments. From 1999 onwards
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Chair model 4999 Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964 First production 6x
Unavailable
H 19.49 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Chair model 4999 Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964 First production 6x
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso, Kartell
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
6x Chair model 4999/5 Kartell Marco Zanuso 1964 / Very rare original first production! Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella for Kartell, Italy 1965
Unavailable
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella for Kartell, Italy 1965
By Ignazio Gardella, Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella for Kartell, Italy, 1965.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Raimondo Guzzini Pendant Chandelier for Kartell, Model Hanging Lamp 20th Century
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Raimondo Guzzini Pendant Chandelier for Kartell, Model Hanging Lamp 20th Century
By Harvey Guzzini
Located in Palermo, Italia
Particularly high-end suspended chandelier for Raimondo Guzzini "Harvey Guzzini" hanging lamp model. Made in Italy in 1900. Material: methacrylate. The chandelier has a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plexiglass
"4854" Chair by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1968
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Gae Aulenti for Kartell in the 1968, the 4854 chair is made of white ABS plastic and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Plywood Black 4801 Lounge Chair, Kartell, 1960s
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Joe Colombo Plywood Black 4801 Lounge Chair, Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in London, GB
plywood which lock together without any mechanical fixings. Produced by Kartell in the 1960s Joe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
White Table Lamp 4025 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Located in Savona, IT
Table lamp produced by Kartell in the 1970s on a design by Olaf Von Bohr. White plastic body with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
1970's Vintage Silver Kartell Componibili Unit by Anna Castelli Made in Italy
Unavailable
H 30 in Dm 16.5 in
1970's Vintage Silver Kartell Componibili Unit by Anna Castelli Made in Italy
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Miami, FL
1970's Vintage Silver Kartell Componibili unit by Anna Castelli Made in Italy. Two large stackable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Plastic
Coffee Talbe by Gae Aulenti, Model 4894
By Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in Porto, PT
ABS injection moulded coffee table model 4894, designed buy Gae Aulenti for Kartell (Italy).
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Red Plastic Space Age Table Lamp KD27, Design Joe Colombo
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Red plastic space age table lamp KD27. Designed in 1967 by Joe Colombo for Kartell and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Kartell Mid Century Plastic Chairs, Pair
By Joe Colombo
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Joe Colombo Kartell Mid Century plastic chairs, pair Each chair measures: 16.75 wide x 18.75 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Mid Century Black Acrylic Ghost Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Kartell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kartell Mid Century black acrylic ghost dining chairs, set of 4 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Kartell Mid Century Black Acrylic Ghost Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Kartell
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kartell Mid Century black acrylic ghost dining chairs - set of 4 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell MCM Componibili Quadrati Nightstands, Pair
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H 26 in W 15 in D 15 in
Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell MCM Componibili Quadrati Nightstands, Pair
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell mid century componibili quadrati nightstands - Matching pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Giotto Stoppino Iconic Kartell Round Coffee Table Model 4905/6/7, 1960s
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H 14.57 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Giotto Stoppino Iconic Kartell Round Coffee Table Model 4905/6/7, 1960s
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, this piece represents Kartell’s mid-century commitment to innovative material use and forward-thinking
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Style Lucite Ero S Chair By Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Super chic clear lucite chair on a sturdy Eames style Eiffel metal base. Elegant and comfortable egg shape, ideal for home or office. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plastic Yellow Table by Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern plastic yellow table by Kartell, 1970s Plastic table in three shades of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Wastepaper Basket Kartell Quadrato 4672, Italy, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern White Kartell Wastebins Set of 2
By Kartell
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 2 white plastic waste bins by Kartell Kartell is an Italian company founded in Milan in
Category
1990s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp "KD59" by Annig Sarian for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern floor lamp "KD59" by Annig Sarian for Kartell, 1970s. European. The towering
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid Century Tall Red Plastic Mirror Attributed to Anna Castelli for Kartell
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H 54.5 in W 19 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Tall Red Plastic Mirror Attributed to Anna Castelli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Troy, MI
Castelli for Kartell and features a true red plastic frame with an oval cut out for the mirror. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Italian mid-century colored plastic cups and saucers by Kartell Samco, 1960s
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H 2.17 in Dm 4.53 in
Italian mid-century colored plastic cups and saucers by Kartell Samco, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century colored plastic cups and saucers by Kartell Samco, 1960s Set of six cups and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Simon Russell for Kartell 8-Drawer Stacking File Cabinet
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H 45.5 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Simon Russell for Kartell 8-Drawer Stacking File Cabinet
By Kartell
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Kartell, circa 1970s. Includes two extra drawers that are missing hardware. In very good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brown Plastic Chest of Five Drawers by Kartell, 1970s
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H 31.5 in W 16.54 in L 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brown Plastic Chest of Five Drawers by Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern brown plastic chest of five drawers by Kartell, 1970s Brown plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Italian mid-century modern orange plastic ice cube tray by Kartell Samco, 1960s
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H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Italian mid-century modern orange plastic ice cube tray by Kartell Samco, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern orange plastic ice cube tray by Kartell Samco, 1960s Square ice bucket
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Orange Folding Bar Cart in the style of Kartell, Italy 1970s
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H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Modern Orange Folding Bar Cart in the style of Kartell, Italy 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid-Century Modern Orange Folding Bar Cart, inspired by Kartell, from 1970s Italy: "This vibrant
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Kartell Nesting Tables
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact set of three nesting tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell. Playful design made of ink
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
21st Century Louis Ghost Design Starck Kartell Lucite Acrylic Armchairs Set of 3
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H 36.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
21st Century Louis Ghost Design Starck Kartell Lucite Acrylic Armchairs Set of 3
By Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
21st century Louis Ghost design Starck Kartell Lucite acrylic armchairs - Set of 3. Item features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite
Mid Century Modern Kartell Giorgina Castiglioni 4850 Red Plastic Chair 1965
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Modern Kartell Giorgina Castiglioni 4850 Red Plastic Chair 1965
By Kartell, Giorgina Castiglioni
Located in Dronten, NL
An iconic and rare mid-century modern chair designed by Giorgina Castiglioni for Kartell in 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy '60
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy '60 Designed by the acclaimed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Kartell Valet White one still Available!
By Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kartell valet on wheels! Fun useful all in one! Probably date to the late 1970s white plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Ghost Lucite Chair After Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Ghost lucite chair. Hard translucent plastic. No label or marking present from the maker. Dimensions: 35.25 H x 21.13 W x 17.25 D . Seat 18.75 H, arm rest ...
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
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H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s Black plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
MOD Red Kartell Style Acrylic Stacking Chairs
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fire engine red acrylic stacking chairs in the style of Kartell 4850 by Castiglioni, made and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Italian mid-century modern green plastic table lamp KD27 Colombo Kartell, 1960s
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H 9.26 in Dm 9.85 in
Italian mid-century modern green plastic table lamp KD27 Colombo Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern green plastic table lamp KD27 Colombo Kartell, 1960s Table lamp mod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Italian mid-century modern brown plastic table lamps KD27 Colombo Kartell, 1960s
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H 9.26 in Dm 9.85 in
Italian mid-century modern brown plastic table lamps KD27 Colombo Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown plastic table lamps KD27 Colombo Kartell, 1960s Pair of table
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
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By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This coat stand, named Planta, was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli in the 1970's. It is made out of black plastic and has a heavy base for a good stability. It has...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Olive Green by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
$1,166 / set
H 31.13 in W 23.63 in D 19.25 in
Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Olive Green by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Papyrus is a remake of the archetypal antique rush chair, from a time when chair structures were decisive and strong. This chair combines a translucent support with a slender vertica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Frilly Chair in Glossy White by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The wavy effect covering the entire structure gives this chair a light and soft look, like pleated fabric, for a sensual, fun and feminine optical effect. Available in crystal and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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Kartell Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kartell mid century for your home. Each kartell mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, metal and acrylic. Your living room may not be complete without a kartell mid century — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A kartell mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made kartell mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kartell, Joe Colombo and Anna Castelli Ferrieri are consistently popular.
How Much is a Kartell Mid Century?
Prices for a kartell mid century start at $125 and top out at $13,769 with the average selling for $1,186.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Materials: Plastic Furniture
Arguably the world’s most ubiquitous man-made material, plastic has impacted nearly every industry. In contemporary spaces, new and vintage plastic furniture is quite popular and its use pairs well with a range of design styles.
From the Italian lighting artisans at Fontana Arte to venturesome Scandinavian modernists such as Verner Panton, who created groundbreaking interiors as much as he did seating — see his revolutionary Panton chair — to contemporary multidisciplinary artists like Faye Toogood, furniture designers have been pushing the boundaries of plastic forever.
When The Graduate's Mr. McGuire proclaimed, “There’s a great future in plastics,” it was more than a laugh line. The iconic quote is an allusion both to society’s reliance on and its love affair with plastic. Before the material became an integral part of our lives — used in everything from clothing to storage to beauty and beyond — people relied on earthly elements for manufacturing, a process as time-consuming as it was costly.
Soon after American inventor John Wesley Hyatt created celluloid, which could mimic luxury products like tortoiseshell and ivory, production hit fever pitch, and the floodgates opened for others to explore plastic’s full potential. The material altered the history of design — mid-century modern legends Charles and Ray Eames, Joe Colombo and Eero Saarinen regularly experimented with plastics in the development of tables and chairs, and today plastic furnishings and decorative objects are seen as often indoors as they are outside.
Find vintage plastic lounge chairs, outdoor furniture, lighting and more on 1stDibs.
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