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
Metal
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Red by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell red.
Plastic
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell red.
Plastic
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell red.
Plastic
Kartell Set of 2 Ami Ami Chair in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell red.
Plastic
Kartell Set of 2 Ami Ami Chair in Smoke by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell red.
Plastic
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s Modular
Plastic
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.
Plastic
Rare Kartell Model 4065 Hanging Lamp
By Kartell
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare model 4065 hanging lamp in white and red acrylic, made by Kartell, Milan. Smart design
Acrylic
Kartell Foliage Armchair in Cardinal Red by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, caridnal red, forest green. Available in Trevira beige, orange, grey and green. Steel legs are available
Fabric
Red 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
death, the Kartell 4630 Roto/Rotocenere ashtray is Colombo at his finest. Red plastic construction with
Plastic
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age red plastic modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Plastic
Italian modern Red plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
By Marcello Siard, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s Set of fantastic six
Plastic
Mid Century Modern Kartell Giorgina Castiglioni 4850 Red Plastic Chair 1965
By Giorgina Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Dronten, NL
Castiglioni • Manufacturer: Kartell • Model: 4850 • Year: 1965 • Material: Molded red plastic • Condition
Plastic
Eros Red Eiffel Swivel Chair on Wheels Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Marbella, ES
Eros red Eiffel swivel chair on wheels Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy.
Metal
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell 1970s Post Modern bright red plastic magazine stand
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Ferndale, MI
Op Pop Mod 1970s Italian plastic magazine rack . Kartell model number 4675 designed by Giotto
Plastic
$435Sale Price|20% Off
Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell in 2003, the Take table lamp is a defining example of
Acrylic
Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell 1999 Italy
By Kartell, Ron Arad
Located in Vienna, AT
Fantastic Plastic Elastic by Ron Arad for Kartell Italy 1999. An amazing set of seven ( 7 ) red curved
Aluminum
Sergio Asti, mod.4635 red ashtray / catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Firenze, IT
Mod. 4635 red ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4,8 cm
Metal
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Orange by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, ultra-streamlined chair, so representative of the minimalist and elegant style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Made of a mass-tinted thermoplastic technopolymer, Lizz is man...
Plastic
Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Pair of chairs
Plastic
Suspension Kartell FL/Y "ICON" de Ferruccio Laviani par Kartell Italie
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in London, England
Suspension FL/Y de Kartell par Ferruccio Laviani. Couleur rouge Lampe essentielle FL/Y qui se
Plexiglass
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Kartell
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 ...
Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Kartell
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 ...
Plastic
Red Squared Wall Mirror by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Milan, IT
Wall mirror model 4724 by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Large red metacrylate frame with round mirror.
Plastic
1960s Red Kartell K1340 Kids Chair by Richard Sapper & Marco Zanuso, Italy
By Kartell, Marco Zanuso, Richard Sapper
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A collectible Kartell K1340 kids chair designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso and produced in
Plastic
$5,500 / item
Kartell Foliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Caridnal Red, Forest Green. Available in Trevira Beige, Orange, Grey and Green. Steel Legs are available
Fabric
$3,496 / set
4867 chair set, Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Neuss, NW
4867 chair set by Joe Colombo for Kartell from 1979. High quality red polycarbonate injection
Plastic
Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum
By Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Kartell, ‘King Sun’ lamp, Perspex, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1967 This ‘King Sun
Aluminum
Universal chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell , 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Athens, Attiki
Joe Colombo’s ‘Universale’ chair, Kartell late 1960s. Solid, stackable, and colorful, this red
Plastic
Philippe Starck for Kartell — Orange Eros Chair, Italy
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Voorburg, NL
Offered here is an iconic Eros Chair, designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy. This striking
Chrome
Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy Red by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
giving a touch of personality to outdoor settings. Available in black, glossy white and red.
Plastic
1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Beylerian LTD
Located in New York, NY
1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed. 1970s modular
Plastic
$2,140 / item
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original ...
Fabric, Plastic
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
Metal
Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Orange auxiliary bar, with cylindrical storage system, model N° 4966 made for Kartell in 1969
Acrylic
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Orange Chair by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A light, essential and rigorous chair. Its square line is designed by Piero Lissoni, with a wide seat and a wide, low backrest. Created for use around tables, it was born in a range ...
Plastic
Kartell 'Servomuto' Standing Valet Stand by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Toronto, CA
Standing valet stand in black tubular metal and red plastic, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri in
Metal
Large KD62 pendant by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Eugenio Gentili
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large KD62 pendant designed by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi in 1962 and manufactured by Kartell. The
Metal
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the world of haute couture and fashion shows, Catwalk is intended for both domestic and contract furnishings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in Orange by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lightweight chair, with essential, strict lines, in synch with the minimalist and refined style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Lizz is now also available in a matte version with s...
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Plastic
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Signed Black FPE Chair by Ron Arad for Kartell
By Kartell, Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and sinuous, the FPE was released in white, sea green, blue, and red by Kartell beginning in 1997
Metal
A rare GP & A Monti table lamp for Kartell
By Kartell, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and minimal table lamp by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Kartell.
Brass
KD7 Chandelier by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern KD7 Chandelier by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s KD7
Metal
"Centopiedi 4545-6" Daybed Design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi for Kartell, 1972
By Kartell, Antonio Locatelli and Pietro Salmoiraghi
Located in taranto, IT
"CentopIedi 4545-6" bed design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi - Studio Pro - for Kartell, 1972
Plastic
1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy
By Kartell, Beylerian LTD, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Red Plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Plastic
Mario Bellini for Kartell, Italy. Large "Moon" bowl in red plastic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mario Bellini for Kartell, Italy. Large "Moon" bowl in red PMMA plastic. From the 2000s. In
Plastic
KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
The Kartell KD7 stands as a rare and contemporary classic, embodying the timeless brilliance of
Metal
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
Metal
Joe Colombo Vademecum Lamp in Red
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce Vademecum table lamp, model 4034, designed Joe Colombo for Kartell. The forward-thinking
Chrome
$2,482Sale Price / set|28% Off
Kartell Drawers by Simon Fussell 1970s
By Simon Fussel
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Italian modular red plastic 4601 3-5 chest of drawers by Simon Fussel for Kartell, 1970s. Modular
Plastic
Sgabelli di Anna Castelli Ferrieri per Kartell - 1979
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Fidenza, IT
Sgabelli disegnati da Anna Castelli Ferrieri produzione Kartell 1979 - Italia.
Metal
Ashtray with Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s
By Gino Colombini
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Posacenere con Portaombrelli di Gino Colombini per Kartell, Made in Italy, Anni '70. Bellissimo
Plastic
$822Sale Price|20% Off
Hanging Lamp Orange Design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Oirlo, LI
Hanging lamp orange design by Achille & Pier Giacomo by Kartell, 1959. Beautiful hanging lamp
Plastic
Set of 3 Space Age Model 4909 Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1960s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hamburg, DE
information: Materials: Plastic Color: Red Styles: Mid-Century Modern Brand: Kartell Country of Origin
Plastic
Set 3 Space Age Stacking Chairs by Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell circa 1967. These stylish chairs are stackable and would be a great addition to any room or table
Plaster
The Italian design giant Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design in the 1960s. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli (1920–2006) and his wife Anna Ferrieri (1918–2006), Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods.
They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Consumers in the postwar era were initially skeptical of plastic goods, but their affordability and infinite range of styles and hues eventually won devotees. Tupperware parties in the United States made plastic storage containers ubiquitous in postwar homes, and Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans, and dish racks conquered Europe. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, and his design for the KS 1146 Bucket won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955.
Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper created the K1340 (later called the K 4999) children’s chair that year, and families enjoyed their bright colors and light weight, which made them easy for kids to pick up and move. In 1965, Joe Colombo (1924–78) created one of Kartell’s few pieces of non-plastic furniture, the 4801 chair, which sits low to the ground and comprised of just three curved pieces of plywood. (In 2012, Kartell reissued the chair in plastic.) Colombo followed up on the success of the 4801 with the iconic 4867 Universal Chair in 1967, which, like Verner Panton’s S chair, is made from a single piece of plastic. The colorful, stackable injection-molded chair was an instant classic. That same year, Kartell introduced Colombo’s KD27 table lamp. Ferrierei’s cylindrical 4966 Componibili storage module debuted in 1969.
Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. That show introduced American audiences to the work of designers such as Gaetano Pesce; Ettore Sottsass, founder of the Memphis Group; and the firms Archizoom and Superstudio (both firms were among Italy's Radical design groups) — all of whom were using wit, humor and unorthodox materials to create a bracingly original interior aesthetic.
Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers.
Kartell produced Ron Arad’s Bookworm wall shelf in 1994, and Philippe Starck’s La Marie chair in 1998. More recently, Kartell has collaborated with the Japanese collective Nendo, Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola and glass designer Tokujin Yoshioka, among many others. Kartell classics can be found in museums around the world, including MoMA, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 1999, Claudio Luti established the Museo Kartell to tell the company’s story, through key objects from its innovative and colorful history.
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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.
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