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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Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s
By Cappellini, Thomas Eriksson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cappellini Cross Medicine Cabinet in Gloss White, Thomas Eriksson, Italy, 1990s. Equal parts storage solution and wall art, Thomas Eriksson's Cross...
Steel
2022 Cappellini Piero Lissoni Lochness 10ft Credenza Cabinet Palisander Rosewood
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lochness cabinet made of natural palisander rosewood veneer with a black metal base. The cabinet was designed by Piero Lissoni and produced by Cappellini in Italy. It dates...
Metal
Contenitori Cross di Thomas Ericksson per Cappellini, Anni 90
By Cappellini
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di contenitori pensili, lamiera metallica smaltata.
Metal
Cappellini Wall System in Oak and High-Gloss Lacquered
By Cappellini
Located in Alcamo, IT
A masterpiece of refined craftsmanship by Cappellini, a leading name in contemporary Made in Italy design. This composition is not merely furniture-it is an architectural statement, ...
Wood
$2,547Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 27.96 in D 14.97 in
1920s Art Deco Palisnader Mirror from France, New high gloss polish
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Mirror Period: 1920-1929. Material: Palisander. Completely restored and the surface was made by lacquers to the high gloss. We guarantee safe a the cheapest air transport...
Wood, Palisander
$4,850 / set
H 70.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
True Mid-Century Classic Inlaid Rosewood Walnut Credenza Cabinet by Stanley USA
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a superb Mid-Century Modern credenza or sideboard by Stanley. It is mostly walnut with geometric rosewood inlays on the fronts and has turned aluminum pulls. The lower cabine...
Aluminum, Iron
$5,227 / set
H 90.56 in W 94.49 in D 15.75 in
Poul Cadovius modular floating Teak and White Wall system 1960s Denmark
By Royal System, Poul Cadovius
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful iconic Poul Cadovius Royal Wall System . Comes in a very nice Teak And White color combination . Denmark 1960s The set is consisting of .3 very Hight 230 cm and 1 short...
Teak
$9,891Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 74.41 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Glas Italia OBLIQUO vertical shelving by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Series of open storage units in 4+6 mm laminated glass, with shiny polished ground edge and heat-sealed at 45°. The external surface has a special mirrored chrome finish, while the...
Glass, Wood, Mirror
Pace Collection ORBA System Wall Unit
By Janet Schweitzer, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Pace collection ORBA wall system by Janet Schweitzer, 1974. Four extruded highly polished aluminum standards incorporating half inch thick glass s...
Aluminum
$660
H 12.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Perforated Large Storage Box, Solid Birch Wood Perforated Box by Erik Olovsson
By Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wooden storage box made in holed solid birch wood. Large holes creates a distinct graphic look and allows light to flow through. The boxes are light and easy to hold. They work both ...
Birch
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Credenza
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Rosewood Credenza with removable hutch. Partly solid and veneered. Hutch is removable and has two glass sliding doors. Bottom credenza has four sliding doors, 4 drawers and...
Metal, Chrome
$10,000
H 96 in W 94.75 in D 20 in
Poul Cadovius for Cado/Royal System 3-Bay Wall Unit in Brazilian Rosewood
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the late 1960s by Poul Cadovius, this 2nd generation wall unit was produced by Cado during the same time period. Cado as a company was founded when Poul began selling his...
Glass, Rosewood
$769
H 67.72 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
Belmondo Cabinet with Shelves and Drawers in High Gloss Finish, 1970
By Novy Domov
Located in Praha, CZ
"BELMONDO" mark was used for high class furniture in 1970s in Czechoslovakia. Made by Novy domov in Spisska Nova Ves, marked. Lightly used high gloss finish is still in a very good ...
Steel
Vintage French Medicine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful wood and glass medicine cabinet with readjustable glass shelving. Comes with original metal key.
Glass, Wood
Contemporary Italian High Sideboard in Glossy Greige Lacquer
By Alivar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The sideboard is lacquered in RAL7006 beige grey in glossy finish. What looks like a simple sideboard reveals an elegant cocktail cabinet equipment with three drawers and shelves in ...
Wood, Lacquer
$23,433 / set
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Blue Murano Glass Mirror and Brass Pair of Italian Cabinets
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful and very elegant contemporary pair of Italian cabinets. Structure made of solid wood covered in mirror and blue glass with orange ...
Brass
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H 48 in W 71 in D 17.75 in
Piero Lissoni UNi High Container unit 4 door cabinet for Cappellini Italy
By Cappellini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Skokie, IL
Uni UN_7Q four door cabinet in matte white designed by Piero Lissoni and manufactured by Cappellini, Italy circa 2010. The elegant Uni cabinet designed by Piero Lissoni is crafted f...
Steel
Shiro Kuramata Revolving Cabinet for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning "Revolving Cabinet" by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, Italy. The revolving cabinet looks like a mobile sculpture: light and innovative, it is the perfect emblem of the proj...
Steel
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H 68 in W 17.75 in D 19.75 in
Shiro Kuramata “Progetti Compiuti” 19 Drawer Cabinet for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Miami, FL
This rare 19 drawer cabinet by the renowned Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata is a true masterpiece of contemporary furniture design. Crafted with exquisite a...
Laminate, Wood
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H 67.25 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Shiro Kuramata Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 1 Cabinet by Cappellini, Italy
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is an excellent example of the Side 1 Cabinet by Shiro Kuramata. Part of the Progetti Compiuti Collection of drawers first designed by Shiro Ku...
Aluminum, Chrome
Side 2" Storage Unit by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Side 2" storage unit by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini In 1970, Shiro Kuramata designed a series of chests of drawers in different shapes. The frame is made of black-stained ash and ...
Wood
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H 72.84 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian Space Age Red Plastic Drawer Unit by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1980
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age red plastic drawer unit by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1980s Drawer unit or spiral storage unit, in glossy red plastic, with swivel drawers to change the shape ...
Plastic
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H 72.75 in W 14.25 in D 9.75 in
Cappellini Mid-Century Modern Revolving Cabinet Designed by Shiro Kuramata
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in West Hartford, CT
Architectural masterpiece is the Shiro Kuramata designed revolving cabinet made by Cappellini in the 1970s. The color is magnificent, red and the dra...
Metal
Cloud Bookcase Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Cappellini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cloud, designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Cappellini in 2004 is a double-faced bookcase which is produced in white polyethylene. Measures: It is 71 inches wide, 41 inches high ...