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Italian Modern Steel White Plastic Trays Coffee Table Piero Lissoni Kartell 1990
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel and white plastic Trays coffee table by Piero Lissoni for Kartell, 1990s. Tray
Category

1990s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian modern plastic 4720/S table mirror by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Table mirror model 4720/S, composed of two parts, a cylindrical plastic base which has slightly
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic, Plexiglass

Orange Space Age Plastic Coffee Table by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Vienna, AT
collection, this Giotto Stoppino coffee table by Kartell offers both functionality and an iconic design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern white plastic coffee tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic coffee tables by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s Pair of coffee
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern brown and white plastic table lamp KD27 by Colombo Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown and white plastic table lamp KD27 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s Table
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Trio Mod Pop Art Plastic Parsons Style Square Side Tables Style Kartell or Syroc
By Josef Albers, Kartell, Syroco
Located in Topeka, KS
Amazing trio of mod pop art plastic parsons style square side tables in the style of Kartell or
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Style Black Acrylic Parsons Style End Table, Square Vintage
By Kartell
Located in Chicago, IL
Post-modern Kartell-style square acrylic table in solid black with thick-walled construction. Made
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
$902 / item
H 3.94 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Three Half Round Plastic Side Tables in Off-White, circa 1970
By Kartell
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Three half round plastic side tables in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
$1,430 / item
H 9.97 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
$1,265 / item
H 9.97 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Miss Balu Table by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Phillippe Starck for Kartell. Starck did extensive research to make a non scratch table
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Marbella, ES
. This is a complete collection of tables for various uses. Research into, and use of, a new plastic
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell
$2,026 / set
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
$3,170 / item
H 32.45 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
$1,985 / item
H 28.55 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Kartell Invisible Square Table Kids by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Square Table Kids by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Square Table Kids by Tokujin Yoshioka
$941 / item
H 21.63 in W 39.65 in D 39.65 in
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into a side table or console table and is at home not only in the various home environments (from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
$919 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Modern White Molded Plastic Rectangular Parsons Style Side Table Style Syroco
By Syroco, Kartell
Located in Topeka, KS
Great modern rectangular molded white plastic Parsons style side table in the style of Syroco and
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

1970s Giotto Stoppino Stacking Tables by Kartell
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in New York, NY
Iconic set of 3 black round plastic stacking side tables .Designed in the 1970s by Giotto Stoppino
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...

Materials

Plastic

Dr.Na Outdoor/Indoor Bar Table by Philippe Stark for Kartell, 1996
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Beirut, LB
Designed by Philippe Starck and crafted in Italy by Kartell, these tables feature a sleek 60cm
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible Table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
$1,634 / item
H 28.75 in W 39.65 in D 39.65 in
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into a side table or console table and is at home not only in the various home environments (from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
$908 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Pair of plastic bedside or table lamps
By Luxus of Sweden, Kartell, Guzzini
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of plastic bedside or table lamps. Good condition. Thanks
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Pair of plastic bedside or table lamps
Pair of plastic bedside or table lamps
$715 / set
H 7.68 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Kartell Invisible Square Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Square Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Square Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
$1,634 / item
H 28.75 in W 39.65 in D 39.65 in
Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Joe Colombo ‘KD29’ Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy, 1967
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Iconic model KD29 table lamp designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1967. The lamp is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Gae Aulenti for Kartell 4894 Coffee Table 1970s
By Kartell, Gae Aulenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A low, square coffee table with smooth, rounded edges, creating a sense of minimalism and modernity
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Gae Aulenti for Kartell 4894 Coffee Table 1970s
Gae Aulenti for Kartell 4894 Coffee Table 1970s
$3,400
H 14.57 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
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

1980s Black and Red Trolley by Kartell Made in Italy
1980s Black and Red Trolley by Kartell Made in Italy
$536
H 28.35 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Creamy white plastic lamp designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

MIdcentury "Componibili" Bedside Table, Anna Castelli for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - iconic model - marked - space age style
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

MIdcentury "Componibili" Bedside Table, Anna Castelli for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical - iconic model - marked - space age style
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Black Vademecum table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Kartell. The Vademecum lamp is made of a plastic base and a stainless steel arm / shade. This part is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Model 4300 Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Red plastic construction with square design. Could be used as a game table or card
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
$1,062 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
$1,062 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 23.63 in
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Fennel Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Light Orange by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Invisible Low Rectangular Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

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

Mid Century Modern Orange Folding Bar Cart in the style of Kartell, Italy 1970s
Mid Century Modern Orange Folding Bar Cart in the style of Kartell, Italy 1970s
$834 Sale Price
22% Off
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Kartell Toptop Table White by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Toptop Table Black by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
By Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Aged Bronze by Antonio Citterio
By Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Aged Bronze by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Glossy Table in Aged Bronze by Antonio Citterio
$6,259 / item
H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 46.46 in
Kartell Glossy Table in Marble White by Antonio Citterio
By Kartell, Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Marble White by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Glossy Table in Marble White by Antonio Citterio
$6,259 / item
H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 46.46 in
Kartell Glossy Table in Gold / White by Antonio Citterio
By Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold / White by Antonio Citterio
$6,259 / item
H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 46.46 in
Kartell Glossy Table in Gold/Black by Antonio Citterio
By Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold/Black by Antonio Citterio
$6,259
H 27.96 in W 75.6 in D 46.46 in
Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Pink Top by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s blast, a coffee table rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Kartell 'Componibili' Square-Base Serving Trolleys / Tables, 1960s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare Vintage Kartell Componibili Set from the 1960s featuring four square-based modular elements in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Plastic

Anna Castelli For Kartell Stacking Storage Shelf Nightstand
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Diego, CA
Anna Castelli Kartell Mate silver plastic stacking storage nightstand or end table These can also
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Plastic

Midcentury Large Table Lamp KD29 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare color - iconic type - nice style of lighting
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Smoke by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Wisteria by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
$1,738 / set
H 12.2 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Amber by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
$1,738 / set
H 12.2 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Crystal by Fabio Novembre
By Kartell, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

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Kartell Plastic Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kartell plastic table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each kartell plastic table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, metal and organic material. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage kartell plastic table now, or shop our selection of 92 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a kartell plastic table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A kartell plastic table made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made kartell plastic table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani and Joe Colombo are consistently popular.

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