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Cappellini

Italian

In 1946, at the start of a postwar boom in Europe, Enrico Cappellini opened the doors to a small furniture studio in the Italian town of Carugo. But it wasn’t until his son joined the company nearly three decades later that Cappellini became a powerhouse fixture on the global design stage. Today Cappellini is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of innovative chairs, tables and decorative objects.

Giulio Cappellini joined the family company in 1977 and, with his appointment, ushered in a stage of boundary-pushing modernism and prolific creativity at Cappellini. With a dual background in architecture and business management, Giulio was well equipped to steer the brand into both innovative design and economic growth in a rapidly globalizing economy.

The second-generation leader’s first major success came in 1981, with the launch of Sistemi, a modular, hyperfunctional storage system that would come to symbolize the chic functionality of Cappellini. That was quickly followed by a collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata for the Progetti Compiuti collection, a line that brought unexpected playfulness to the simple framework of a black-and-white cabinet and remains an iconic collectible today.

That first collaboration opened the doors to a prolific output of partnerships, with Cappellini tapping such star designers as Jasper Morrison, Marcel Wanders, Tom Dixon, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Nendo for collections over the ensuing decades that spanned a range of materials and styles. Speaking to this range, Marc Newson’s plumply curvaceous 1988 Embryo chair, Jasper Morrison’s slightly arachnoid 1987 Thinking Man’s chair and Tom Dixon’s sculptural 1991 S-chair — each quite stylistically unique — remain some of the company’s most recognizable pieces, with the latter in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Cappellini, now headquartered in Milan, continues to partner with guest designers across furniture, storage and lighting solutions, though many of its 1970s and ’80s designs remain its most coveted today.

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$2,748
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'Orgone' Fiberglass Cocktail Table by Marc Newson for Cappellini, Italy, Signed
By Marc Newson, Cappellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Organic Modern 'Orgone' cocktail table by designer Marc Newson was created for Cappellini, Italy. Elevated above four legs, the 'Orgone' table is made of fiberglass wi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cappellini

Materials

Fiberglass

Ronan Bouroullec Monofiore Vase in Matte White Polycarbonate for Cappellini
By Ronan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Evocative of futuristic atmospheres, the perfect juxtaposition to Classic furnishings, the Monofiore vase by Ronan Bouroullec is made of white polycarbonate. Material: Polycarbona...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini

Materials

Plastic

Thomas Eriksson Cross Cabinet with Glossy Varnished Finish for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Thomas Eriksson
Located in New York, NY
Designed to store medicine, the cross cabinet by Thomas Eriksson is wall-hanging, available with a glossy varnished finish, in red, orange, green, blue a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cappellini

Materials

Metal

Modern "Org" Side Tables by Fabio Novembre for Cappellini - a Pair Available
By Fabio Novembre, Cappellini
Located in Brussels , BE
Modern "Org" Side Tables by Fabio Novembre for Cappellini - a pair available.
Category

Early 2000s European Modern Cappellini

Materials

Glass

Suite of 12 Cappellini “CAP” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Cappellini
Located in Whalley, GB
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular, immaculate, beautifully-presented 12-piece suite of “Cap” Dini...
Category

2010s Cappellini

Materials

Leather

Suite of 12 Cappellini “Cap” Dining Armchairs in Saddle Leather
By Cappellini
Located in Whalley, GB
This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being a most spectacular, immaculate, beautifully-presented 12-piece suite of “Cap” Dini...
Category

2010s Cappellini

Materials

Leather

Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
By Tom Dixon, Cappellini
Located in London, GB
Designed by Tom Dixon, one of the best known British designers of the 21st century, the S-chair went into production with Cappellini in 1991. The S-chair is instantly recognisable, thanks to its sculptural silhouette and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, making it a true design icon. The S-shaped seat is constructed from wicker, with a curved high backrest which flows seamlessly into the seat. The chair sits on a circular steel base, creating a cantilever effect, as if the seat is defying gravity. A true design classic, this Tom Dixon S...
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1980s Italian Vintage Cappellini

Materials

Wicker

  • Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
  • Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
  • Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
  • Tom Dixon for Cappellini Wicker S-Chair
H 40.16 in. W 19.69 in. D 22.45 in.
Italian Modern Pyramid Chest of Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern transparent and black plexiglass Pyramid chest of drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1980s Pyramid model chest of drawe...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Cappellini

Materials

Plexiglass

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Cappellini furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Cappellini furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cappellini furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 12 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 263 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Cappellini were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Alberto Meda, Gufram Furniture, and Antonio Citterio. Prices for Cappellini furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £133 and can go as high as £23,874, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £2,681.

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