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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Progetti Compiuti Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
Metal
$17,957 / item
Revolving Cabinet by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Revolving Cabinet looks like a mobile sculpture: light and innovative, it is the perfect emblem of the projects designed by Shiro Kuramata. Revolving Cabinet is made of a glossy...
Metal
Progetti Compiuti Chest of Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
Metal
$11,363 / item
Uni Low Cabinet by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Uni collection, designed by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini, is a line of storage units with doors and drawers, characterized by generous volumes and a highly geometric, structured ...
Aluminum
Cloud Two Modular Bookshelf by Erwan Bouroullec, Ronan Bouroullec for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cloud bookshelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, with hollow compartments, is an extravagant furnishing element with a pop flair and an absolutely unforgettable design. Made wit...
Plastic
$6,968 / item
Brest Cabinet by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Giulio Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Giulio Cappellini, the Brest series consists of chest of drawers finished with matte or glossy lacquer in all the colours of the collection. Envisioned for use in the li...
Metal
Shiro Kuramata "Dinah" Cabinet for Cappellini #008 Italy
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
Metal
Homage to Mondrian Cabinet by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There is a strong connection between Capellini and the art world, as confirmed by the presence of the Homage to Mondrian cabinet in the catalogue. This design, by Shiro Kuramata, is ...
Metal
$14,124 / item
Luxor Cabinet by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lochness range by Piero Lissoni includes a sideboard with two hinged leaf doors, with two shelves and two drawers, and flap door cabinets. Envisioned for the living room or in ...
Metal
$1,702Sale Price|25% Off
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
Progetti Compiuti Small Chest of Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
Metal
Progetti Compiuti Side 2 Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
Metal
Pyramid Chest of Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pyramid is a chest of drawers by Shiro Kuramata. The pyramid-shaped structure, made of transparent acrylic resin, contains 17 drawers of different sizes, made of black acrylic resin....
Metal
Brest Cabinet with 6 drawers by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Giulio Cappellini, the Brest series consists of chest of drawers finished with matte or glossy lacquer in all the colours of the collection. Envisioned for use in the li...
Metal
Cloud Bookshelf by Erwan Bouroullec, Ronan Bouroullec for Cappellini
By Giulio Cappellini, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cloud bookshelf by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, with hollow compartments, is an extravagant furnishing element with a pop flair and an absolutely unforgettable design. Made wit...
Plastic
$20,185 / item
Dinah Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
Metal
Homage to Mondrian Cabinet by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There is a strong connection between Capellini and the art world, as confirmed by the presence of the Homage to Mondrian cabinet in the catalogue. This design, by Shiro Kuramata, is ...
Metal
Uni Notte Chest of Drawers by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The renowned Uni storage unit by Piero Lissoni makes its debut in the night area with a new and refined line of nightstands, dressers, and chests of drawers designed to bring both st...
Aluminum
$4,900 / item
Drop High bookcase by Nendo for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacq...
Metal
$13,046 / item
Uni Cabinet with 4 doors by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Uni collection, designed by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini, is a line of storage units with doors and drawers, characterized by generous volumes and a highly geometric, structured ...
Aluminum
$17,957 / item
Luxor Cabinet by Giulio Cappellini for Cappellini
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lochness range by Piero Lissoni includes a sideboard with two hinged leaf doors, with two shelves and two drawers, and flap door cabinets. Envisioned for the living room or in ...
Metal
$22,984 / item
Simplon Cabinet by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Simplon cabinet, designed by Jasper Morrison, is a sideboard equipped with drawers and hinged doors. The legs are in anodized aluminium, whereas the cabinet is made of poplar ply...
Aluminum
$15,999 / item
Lochness Sideboard by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lochness range by Piero Lissoni includes a sideboard with two hinged leaf doors, with two shelves and two drawers, and flap door cabinets. Envisioned for the living room or in ...
Metal
$10,125 / item
Uni Cabinet by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Uni collection, designed by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini, is a line of storage units with doors and drawers, characterized by generous volumes and a highly geometric, structured ...
Aluminum
$17,765 / item
Lochness Cabinet by Piero Lissoni for Cappellini
By Piero Lissoni, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lochness range by Piero Lissoni includes a sideboard with two hinged leaf doors, with two shelves and two drawers, and flap door cabinets. Envisioned for the living room or in ...
Metal
$2,975 / item
Drop Low bookcase by Nendo for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacq...
Metal
$4,312 / item
Drop Medium bookcase by Nendo for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ingenious challenge against the force of gravity, the Drop, by Nendo, is a two-sided column bookshelf offered in 3 different heights. The Drop bookshelves are made of matte lacq...
Metal
Cappellini Wall System in Oak and High-Gloss Lacquered
By Cappellini
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
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
$1,702Sale Price|25% Off
H 17.75 in W 17.25 in D 6 in
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
c. 1900 Oak 40-Drawer Revolving Parts Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s; (possibly) A. R. Brown - Erwin, TN This uncommon revolving apothecary cabinet features a compact octagonal footprint and 48 small drawers, each fitted with original brass ...
Wood
Metropoliat Cabinet by Thomas Pheasant for Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by the grand architectural steps and sleek lines of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this piece embodies Pheasant's "Modern Classicism". It features a stepped, Be...
Leather, Mahogany
$25,400Sale Price|27% Off
H 56.5 in W 47.25 in D 33.25 in
'Pompeiana' Corner Cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 2 of 2 in 1988, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'much larger than it looks' collectors item is the 'Pompeiana' corner cabinet by Piero Fornasetti, completed in 1988, signed, dated and numbered 2 of 2. Fornasetti cabinets, es...
Brass
Low Cabinet
By Luuk van den Broek
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Luuk van den Broek makes this piece “made to order” also other colors (custom) options like the dark mustard are available. Lead time 6-8 weeks. The multi layerd coating electroplat...
Metal
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Chest of Drawers
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish 1950s cabinet by Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons. Inside four drawers and two adjustable shelves. Signed with the manufacturer's label.
Walnut
$2,573Sale Price|54% Off
H 53.15 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Chest of drawers or tall boy with curved front and eight drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 1940s. Made of walnut and red beech with metal handles. Very good co...
Metal
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 overlap was designed for every room. A true pieces of italian design. The items are in...
Plastic
$10,660
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Mahogany and Brass Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool mahogany chest of drawers by Josef Frank, with an amazing, playful silhouette. Elegant brass handles.
Brass
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Double Door Chest of Drawers
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hanover, MA
Early 1940's sideboard or linen press by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House. Two banks of four open drawers behind double doors. Carved foliate handles and curved notched corners. T...
Walnut
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Roma, RM
“Sistema Reale” Modular Bookshelf by Poul Cadovius for Cado Product details Scandinavian shelving system with five wall panels supporting various shelves, drawers, and display cabine...
Metal
Modular Cabinet By Didier Rozaffy For Meuble Oscar, 1950s
Located in London, Lambeth
Vintage oak cabinet designed by Didier Rozaffy for the Oscar brand in the 1950s. This piece of furniture is modular and can be completely disassembled. It has 3 three levels. with a...
Oak
Modular Teak Wall Units by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Denton, TX
Two Finn Juhl's Danish Modern modular wall unit from the Cresco series for France & Son. Finn Juhl's aluminum bow-tie drawer pulls that...
Aluminum
$11,259
H 74.41 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
1970's Shiro Kuramata Revolving Cabinet Red Colour Plastic Chest of Drawers
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Milano, IT
The “Revolving Cabinet” is a striking and unconventional chest of drawers designed by Japanese master Shiro Kuramata for the Italian Cappellini around 1970. This iconic piece consist...
Steel
Tall Tambour Cabinet with Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and refined ebonized mahogany wardrobe having tambour doors with integrated handles a top two (2) drawers with cut out handles.
Mahogany
Sold
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 Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 67.25 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Shiro Kuramata Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 1 Cabinet by Cappellini, Italy
By Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
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 Cappellini, Shiro Kuramata
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 ...