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Kartell Furniture

Italian

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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Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck Tip Top Side Table for Kartell
Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck Tip Top Side Table for Kartell

Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck Tip Top Side Table for Kartell

By Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Bright white plastic top Tip Top side table with transparent base by Eugeni Quitllet and Philippe Starck for Kartell, 2010s.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s
Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s

Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Model Eros chair (12 pieces sold separately), design Philippe Starck, manufactured by Kartell, Early 2000s. Aluminum frame, plastic seat (polycarbonate). Good vintage condition, pati...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Modular Plastic Cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell
1970s Modular Plastic Cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s

Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A delightful and highly functional set of "Sistema Scuola" children's chairs, designed by Masayuki Matsukaze for the renowned Italian manufacturer Kartell in the 1970s. These chairs ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Magazine Rack Model 4675 Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy 70s
Magazine Rack Model 4675 Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy 70s

Magazine Rack Model 4675 Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy 70s

By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Lucija, SI

Mid Century Modern Black Magazine Rack, model 4675, was designed by Italian architect Giotto Stoppino and manufactured by Kartell Italy in '70s. It has mark on the bottom; as you ca...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's
Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's

Post Modern Space Age Plastic Shelves by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell c. 1970's

By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell

Located in New York, NY

Space Age, Postmodern plastic shelf unit, designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, made in Italy circa 1970's. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of "4794" Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, Italy, 1972
Pair of "4794" Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, Italy, 1972

Pair of "4794" Armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, Italy, 1972

By Gae Aulenti, Kartell

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of small armchairs model 4794 by Gae Aulenti for Kartell. Green lacquered polyurethane foam body.

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1970s Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Foam

Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980's
Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980's

Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 1980's

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Postmodern Design Dr. Glob Dining Chair Set by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Made in Italy, 1980's / 90's period. Marked on the bottom. All black edition. Stackable. Black pla...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Kartell storage unit Model 4970 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy 1970s
Pair Kartell storage unit Model 4970 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy 1970s

Pair Kartell storage unit Model 4970 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy 1970s

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Meulebeke, BE

In the 1970s, Kartell emerged as a global symbol of Italian innovation, transforming the perception of plastic from a purely industrial material into an emblem of modern domestic des...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, pair of side cabinets, 1960s - Italy
Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, pair of side cabinets, 1960s - Italy

Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, pair of side cabinets, 1960s - Italy

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of vintage side cabinets designed by italian Designer Anna Castelli Ferrieri and produced by Kartell from the 1960s. These handy and light plastic cabinets look great as a pair...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair

Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair

By Kartell, Eugeni Quitllet, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of white masters chairs by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet for Kartell. Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet pay homage to three different mid...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian White Magazine Rack by Kartell
Italian White Magazine Rack by Kartell

Italian White Magazine Rack by Kartell

By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian mid-century white plastic magazine rack with six compartments and a round handle, designed by Giotto Stopinno for Kartell, model 4675 / Made in Milan Italy 1970s Measures: height 18 inches, width 16 inches, depth 12 inches...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo
KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The KD24 lamp was designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968. Its flexible design allows for a vast number of configurations between the light and rotatable lampshade. This piece ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed
1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed

1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Beylerian LTD, Kartell

Located in New York, NY

1970s Kartell Beylerian Componibili Modular Cabinet, Anna Castelli, Red, Signed. 1970s modular cabinet designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell as part of the company’s pioneer...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Joe Colombo for Kartell Armchair Mod. 4801 Numbered No. 29, Italy 1960s
Joe Colombo for Kartell Armchair Mod. 4801 Numbered No. 29, Italy 1960s

Joe Colombo for Kartell Armchair Mod. 4801 Numbered No. 29, Italy 1960s

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Naples, IT

Fantastic and large white curved beech wood armchair, Mod. 4801 Designer Joe Colombo and produced by Kartell in Italy , an icon of Italian Modernism. A limited number of wooden 4801 ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Piero Lissoni for Kartell Armchair Bed "Trix, Italy 2000s
Piero Lissoni for Kartell Armchair Bed "Trix, Italy 2000s

Piero Lissoni for Kartell Armchair Bed "Trix, Italy 2000s

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Naples, IT

Trix white sofa bed by Piero Lissoni for Kartell composed of three different elements connected by an elegant elastic system that can transform and adapt to different uses through ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Geen-A Lamp in Brick by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Geen-A Lamp in Brick by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Geen-A Lamp in Brick by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Geen-a is Kartell's first reading lamp, supplementing the brand’s lighting range with a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude, while the clean shape – free from showy tech features – has a familiar yet intriguing effect. The piece consists of a base, a lightshade, three LED bulbs, a stem and a handle for easy transportation, while three matt-finish colours are available: white, black and brick. This is a simple lamp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni

Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Kartell, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The comfort of an embrace: the K-wait upholstered collection by Rodolfo Dordoni plays with the contrast between the formal simplicity of rigorous volumes and soft, rounded lines. The division between habitat and contract solutions is increasingly blurred in this collection too. The keyword is versatility. Two sofas are complemented by an armchair that can be transformed into a round pouffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Tangerine by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multi-shaped and multi-purpose shelving system, stackable and modular, offering the possibility of creating a variety of geometric and chromatic compositions. This accessory can play the Dual role as both container and room divider. IT IS a go...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 40.15 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Red by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Red by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Red by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the way pattern and texture interweave in a fabric, the Ami Ami chair (its name in Japanese literally means "to weave"), was born of designer's wish to reproduce one of t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Rocchetto Stool designed  by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969
Rocchetto Stool designed  by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969

Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969

By Achille Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

Rocchetto Stool designed by Achille Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy, 1969 The Rocchetto stool, designed by Achille Castiglioni and produced by Kartell in 1969, perfectly reflects t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue

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. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Grey  ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s
Grey  ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s

Grey ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s

By Kappa, Kartell

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This wall ashtray is made up by 3 main parts with an additional removable tray. this sculptural item was designed as an ashtray but I think it should be more iteresting used as an em...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum
Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum

Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum

By Kartell, Gae Aulenti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gae Aulenti for Kartell, ‘King Sun’ lamp, Perspex, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1967 This ‘King Sun’ lighting object is created by Gae Aulenti for Kartell in 1967. The lamp was design...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Early 21st Century Set of 4 Charles Ghost Bar Stools by Philippe Starck
Early 21st Century Set of 4 Charles Ghost Bar Stools by Philippe Starck

Early 21st Century Set of 4 Charles Ghost Bar Stools by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 21st century set of 4 Charles Ghost patio bar stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Light scratching commensurate with age & use. 11 3/8" dia. seat. 16.75" x 16.75" at flo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Orange Chair by Piero Lissoni
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Orange Chair by Piero Lissoni

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Orange Chair by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining Classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The Baroque style bas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black Chair by Piero Lissoni
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black Chair by Piero Lissoni

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Matt Black 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Lunam Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Lunam Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Lunam Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lunam is an enchanting living space furniture collection inspired by the dreamy atmosphere of a lunar landscape. An essential, painted metal structure ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kabuki pendant light in green. Dimensions: Height: 19.67 in.; Diameter: 23 in. Made of: Thermoplastic Technopolymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair  in Black by Antonio Citterio
Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair  in Black by Antonio Citterio

Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair in Black by Antonio Citterio

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell is continuing its strategy of producing original products which combine sustainable materials with the latest production technology, offering new creative impulses based arou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy, 1966
Vintage Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy, 1966

Vintage Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy, 1966

By Kartell, Gino Colombini

Located in Bern, CH

Vintage 1970's Portaombrelli Umbrella Stand. Designed by Gino Colombini, 1966. Produced by Kartell, Italy. With maker's mark on base. Dimensions: Height 60 cm Diameter 25cm. In exce...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Light Wood and Chrome Frame
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Light Wood and Chrome Frame

Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Light Wood and Chrome Frame

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Earl of wood is a simple new desk with a curved wooden surface, offering the perfect solution to the Office and Habitat worlds on account of its myriad diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kartell Foliage Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Foliage Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Foliage collection is a family of soft chairs. The key players are a two-seater sofa and an armchair, that seem to have grown "naturally": the frame provides support for a comfortabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Orange

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 two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Green by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Green by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Green by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in.; width 40.15 in.; depth 29.5 in.; unit weight 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy White by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet
Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy White by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet

Kartell Misses Flower Power Glossy White by Philippe Starck and Eugenie Quillet

By Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Miss flower power is the planter with an elongated silhouette and generous dimensions capable of giving a touch of personality to outdoor settings. Available in black, glossy whit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck

Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Black by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Black by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Black 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.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1990s Kartell Dr. Na Table in Cream White and Black by Philippe Starck, Italy
1990s Kartell Dr. Na Table in Cream White and Black by Philippe Starck, Italy

1990s Kartell Dr. Na Table in Cream White and Black by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - The base has been lacquered in matt black color - Stamped by producer

Category

1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Iron

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the seat. The scratch-proof painted surface and tapered central leg made of plastic and a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen
Kartell Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen

Kartell Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen

By Toan Nguyen, Antonio Citterio, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An original stool whose shape is as elastic in appearance as it is in function. The innovation of Spoon consists mainly in attaching the seat to a central support with a specially reinforced curve to guarantee flexibility and comfort. Furthermore, thanks to a sophisticated design solution, the gas lift pump adjusts the height between 56 and 76 cm and is perfectly inserted into the stem. In the same ingenious fashion, the handle which regulates the mechanism is perfectly concealed inside the seat. Spoon lends itself to any surrounding: kitchen benches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose 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.   

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bookworm in White
Kartell Bookworm in White

Kartell Bookworm in White

By Kartell, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutionary project produced on an industrial scale...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Smatrik Stool in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Smatrik Stool in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Smatrik Stool in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Smatrik stool joins the family of seats created by Tokujin Yoshioka and is crafted using a mould which enables the recreation of a 3D net that overlaps and crosses over.Thanks to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

'Eros' Chairs (pair) -Philippe Starck for Kartell
'Eros' Chairs (pair) -Philippe Starck for Kartell

'Eros' Chairs (pair) -Philippe Starck for Kartell

By Kartell

Located in Napa, CA

Eros Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell — Italy, Early 2000s An instantly recognizable design by Philippe Starck, the Eros Chair remains one of Kartell’s most iconic creations. Cr...

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Early 2000s Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell
Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Arm Chair in Crystal for Kartell

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Single Louis Ghost arm chair in crystal designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Louis Ghost is the world’s bravest example of the injection of polycarbonate in a single mould. A ch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3
Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3

Philippe Starck for Kartell Clear Lucite Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 3

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 3 transparent Lucite Eros swivel chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell and made in Italy. The seat is made out of acrylic and the base is aluminum. Marked at the se...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy
Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy

Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Iconic La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell Elevate your interior with this stunning set of 2 clear purple La Marie chairs. Designed by the renowned Philippe Sta...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Square Bar Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Square Bar Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Square Bar Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not enough, and you need "One more" and sometimes "One more please...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Componibili storage unit components in vibrant hot pink. Will come with 2 “body” units and 1 “top” The Componibili Storage Unit (1969) takes its name from componibile, Italian ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industria...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Kartell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kartell furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 219 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 904 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kartell 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 Driade, Philippe Starck, and Gervasoni. Prices for Kartell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $80 and can go as high as $18,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $671.
Questions About Kartell Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell chairs are made in Italy. Since 1967, the Italian furniture maker has produced pieces at its own factory in Noviglio, Lombardy. During the 1960s, Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design, and plastic remains one of its best-known materials to this day. In fact, it is the material for some of its most iconic chairs, including the Ghost chair, designed by Philippe Starck, and the S chair, created by Verner Panton. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Kartell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell is made in Italy. The company has had its headquarters and factory in Noviglio, Lombardy, since 1967. The company was initially founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. It 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. Shop a wide variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    How big the Kartell Four table is varies. The rectangular dining table is actually available in four sizes. Its smallest version measures 62.5 inches in width by 31 inches in depth, and the largest is 87.5 inches long by 32 inches deep. Kartell also offers a 74.75-inch long option in two depths: 31 inches and 35.5 inches. All four size options are 28.25 inches tall. Shop a selection of Kartell dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell started making plastic objects shortly after its founding in 1949. The company 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 made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters remained relatively costly. Kartell founders Giulio Castelli and Anna Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Kartell furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian 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. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. 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. 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. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, 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. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. 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 made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. 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. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, Kartell is an Italian brand. Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri, founded the company in Milan in 1949. Originally, Kartell was an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. It first introduced its housewares division in 1953. Find a large selection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, the Kartell Componibili is stackable. In fact, a big part of the appeal of the furniture collection is the fact that you can stack it up to create the ideal storage solution for your needs. Kartell first unveiled the Componibili line in 1967, and it remains popular today. Find a collection of Kartell Componibili furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell a real Kartell, look for the maker's markings. Nearly all authentic pieces will feature an embossed mark that indicates the Kartell name, the product name and the designer name. If your piece lacks any of these three marks or the marking is printed in ink on the piece or on a paper label, it may be a replica. You can also research identifying characteristics for your particular type of furniture and use these to evaluate your item. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    The history of Kartell furniture begins with Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. They founded the company in 1949 as an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. The affordability and infinite range of styles and hues won devotees of Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans and dish racks. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, including the KS 1146 Bucket, which won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. In 1972, Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1988, Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, who has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The dimensions of the Kartell Invisible table vary by style. The high rectangular table measures around 15.75 inches in height by 15.75 inches in depth by 47 inches in length, while the low rectangle version is 12.4 inches high by 15.75 inches deep by 47 inches long. There is also a 39-inch by 39-inch square Invisible table available in 28- and 12.4-inch heights. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Kartell Invisible tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.

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