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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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Creator: Kartell
Kartell chest of drawers by Olaf Von Bohr, 1970s
Kartell chest of drawers by Olaf Von Bohr, 1970s

Kartell chest of drawers by Olaf Von Bohr, 1970s

By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell

Located in Parma, IT

Kartell chest of drawers/shoe rack designed by Olaf Von Bohr, 1970s. In white plastic with 5 drop-front drawers. In excellent condition.

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Maroon Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980’s
Maroon Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980’s

Maroon Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980’s

By Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kartell's Model 4695 planter box is a stacking, wheeled container produced in the 1980s. Molded in a single deep maroon color, the box features clean vertical walls, a thick top rim,...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

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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 ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s
Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s

Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in Skokie, IL

Joe Colombo Vademecum table lamp Kartell Italy, 1969 Additional information: Materials:plastic, chrome-plated steel Dimensions: 7" W × 3" D × 10" H Condition: Very good. Tested and...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools
Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools

Achille Castiglioni for Kartell Pair of Space-Age Yellow & Black Plastic Stools

By Beylerian LTD, Kartell, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the 1970s by Achille Castiglioni, this pair of stools features a top-bottom style symmetrical design and is made of bright yellow plastic. They exude fun and joy while re...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Kartell Clear Optic Storage Cube with Door, Modular Cabinet, Italy.
Kartell Clear Optic Storage Cube with Door, Modular Cabinet, Italy.

Kartell Clear Optic Storage Cube with Door, Modular Cabinet, Italy.

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Optic is a container cube with a door. Its surface is strikingly decorated with square-based transparent or mirrored pyramids, slightly in relief, which creates a strong visual impac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Up to Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Up to Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy

Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Up to Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Vienna, AT

Space Age vintage three plastic dining chairs or chairs by Joe Colombo 1965 - 67 and executed for Kartell 1970s Italy. Stamped underneath, Kartell Binasco ( Milano ) 860 & 861 made in Italy Des. Prof Joe Colombo 1970 The chairs are in good condition with signs of age and use like scratches at the glossy surface. The iconic dining chairs...

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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s

Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in 1970, the Tic Tac lamps, officially known as model KD32, ar...

Category

1970s Space Age Vintage 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

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouett...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s
Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s

Eros swivel blue chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell 90s

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Padova, IT

Eros is an enveloping armchair, with an organic egg shape, characterized by a refined combination of finishes and a skilful use of colour. Eros is ideal for the home, in the dining r...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Iconic black magazine rack 4676 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartel, Italy 1970s
Iconic black magazine rack 4676 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartel, Italy 1970s

Iconic black magazine rack 4676 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartel, Italy 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Italy / 1970 / magazine rack 4676 / Giotto Stoppino for Kartel / plastic / Italian / Vintage / Mid-Century / Pop Art / Design Classics / Italian Modern / Modernist / Postmodern / Spa...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336
Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336

Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336

By Isao Hosoe, Kartell

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Great set of fifteen wall sconces, designed by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, model 4336 from the 1970s. These sconces have a are made of two molded plastic parts, a white stepped face pla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck x Kartell "Francois Ghost" Mirror
Philippe Starck x Kartell "Francois Ghost" Mirror

Philippe Starck x Kartell "Francois Ghost" Mirror

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Astoria, NY

Philippe Starck for Kartell "Francois Ghost" Mirror, black acrylic frame, marked to reverse. 43.75" H x 34.5" W. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Kartell Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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 Bookworm in Cobalt

Kartell Bookworm in Cobalt

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 revolutiona...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Black by Philippe Starck
Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Black by Philippe Starck

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Uncle collection designed by Philippe Starck adds the Uncle Jim armchair. The armchair echoes the lines and sinuosity of Uncle Jack and lends itself to b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy
1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy

1970 Anna Castelli for Kartell Modular Chest of Drawers Casters Space Age Italy

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Beylerian LTD, Kartell

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Red Plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s. Modular chest of drawers with square base and rounded corners in red plastic. The chest ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Castiglioni Rochetto Stool or Table by Kartell
Castiglioni Rochetto Stool or Table by Kartell

Castiglioni Rochetto Stool or Table by Kartell

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Highland, IN

Designed in 1969 by the Castiglioni brothers, the "rochetto", or "spool" stool is a wonderful design. Two identical forms are fastened together giving it the distinctive hourglass sp...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Beige Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Beige Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

Beige Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Planter from Italian design house Kartell, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, c.1970s, USA. The beige planter features a cylindrical plastic form with four casters at the bottom. Tw...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Jolly Side Table in Crystal by Paolo Rizzatto
Kartell Jolly Side Table in Crystal by Paolo Rizzatto

Kartell Jolly Side Table in Crystal by Paolo Rizzatto

By Kartell, Paolo Rizzatto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A completely transparent small side table in the perfect size: 40x40x40 cm. Colourful, practical, safe and functional, Jolly is a versatile and fun side table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Componibili Storage Unit, 1969 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri in white, Made in Italy.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

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 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell

Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Marbella, ES

Miss Balù is a modern interpretation of the quintessential 1800s table with a central support leg. This is a complete collection of tables for various uses. ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Giotto Stoppino for Kartell 1970s Post Modern bright red plastic magazine stand
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell 1970s Post Modern bright red plastic magazine stand

Giotto Stoppino for Kartell 1970s Post Modern bright red plastic magazine stand

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Ferndale, MI

Op Pop Mod 1970s Italian plastic magazine rack . Kartell model number 4675 designed by Giotto Stoppino Magazine rack in red plastic. The structure is made up of six rounded and e...

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s

Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s

By Carlo Bertoli & Piero Menichetti, Kartell

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early pair of Italian Modernist Polypropylene chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Italia in the 1970s model 4875, unusual color, art furniture, Nic...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s

Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s

By Kartell, Sergio Asti

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Acrylic shade, nickel plated hardware. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s
Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s

Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s

By Gerd Lange, Kartell

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of white plastic and acrylic wall lights designed by Gerd Lange and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  10.5” H x 4.5 “D Back Plate Dimensions...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider
Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider

Luigi Spandolini Modular Room Divider

By Kartell, Pierluigi Spandolini

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s for Kartell, produced in Italy. It is fully modular, composed of lids, cylinders, and double cylinders that allow it to flex. The piece is in great good condition but does h...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Zoom Dining Table in White by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Zoom Dining Table in White by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Zoom Dining Table in White by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell’s collection of tables now offers yet another function thanks to the extension table designed by Piero Lissoni. Zoom has a solid and rigorous frame but the legs of bent lamin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s

Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s

By Sergio Asti, Kartell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Acrylic shade, nickel plated hardware. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouett...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s

Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s

By Kartell

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1950s Pendant lamp by Kartell based on a design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni from ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fackla Floor Lamp by IKEA, Plastic Base, Modern Design, Sweden, 1990s
Fackla Floor Lamp by IKEA, Plastic Base, Modern Design, Sweden, 1990s

Fackla Floor Lamp by IKEA, Plastic Base, Modern Design, Sweden, 1990s

By Kartell, IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice floor lamp. Ikea 1990s model Fackla. '' Torch '' Plastic base. Nice effect when lid. Foot switch. One E27 bulb. Very good condition.  

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Clear by Philippe Starck
Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Clear by Philippe Starck

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Clear by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Uncle collection designed by Philippe Starck adds the Uncle Jim armchair. The armchair echoes the lines and sinuosity of Uncle Jack and lends itself to b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980
Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980

Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Labrit, Landes

Kartell Dr. Glob black modern pair of chairs. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, ...

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Late 20th Century French Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

White Brown Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by Gpa Monti for Kartell
White Brown Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by Gpa Monti for Kartell

White Brown Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by Gpa Monti for Kartell

By Kartell, G.P.A. Monti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white and brown plastic. Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts. ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Op Pop Mod DePas Durbino Lomazzi for Kartell Modular Brick Shelf System
Op Pop Mod DePas Durbino Lomazzi for Kartell Modular Brick Shelf System

Op Pop Mod DePas Durbino Lomazzi for Kartell Modular Brick Shelf System

By Kartell, Depas E D'urbino, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Ferndale, MI

Memphis era modular shelf system named " Brick " for the stackable plastic up rights. Designed by Gionathan DePas, Donato D'Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell 1968 Catalog: Lampade e Arredamento
Kartell 1968 Catalog: Lampade e Arredamento

Kartell 1968 Catalog: Lampade e Arredamento

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in New York, NY

November 1968 catalog for the iconic Italian design company Kartell, divided into two sections: Lamps and Furnishings. Square 8vo with printed plasticized wrappers, 55 pages, lavishl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Retro Full Metal  Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool
Vintage Retro Full Metal  Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool

Vintage Retro Full Metal Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool

By Kartell

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage retro full black metal Italian 1970s bar stool, by Kartell. A striking example of 1970s Italian design, this bar stool features a clean, industrial silhouette in fully black...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern 'Miss Global' Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell , 1990s Italy
Postmodern 'Miss Global' Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell , 1990s Italy

Postmodern 'Miss Global' Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell , 1990s Italy

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Zagreb, HR

Beautiful vintage postmodern chair, model 'Miss Globe', designed by Philippe Starck and produced by Kartell during the early 1990s. Good vintage condition with some expected signs o...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s

Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1963. Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A mod...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Wood, Bentwood

Vintage Contemporary Spool Stool by Antonio Citterio for Kartell - a Pair
Vintage Contemporary Spool Stool by Antonio Citterio for Kartell - a Pair

Vintage Contemporary Spool Stool by Antonio Citterio for Kartell - a Pair

By Kartell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic pair of vintage Contemporary bar stools. Adjustable seat height from 22 to 30. Beautiful floors white with chrome hardware. Marked on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach...

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Late 20th Century North American Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Ghost Buster Nightstand in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Ghost Buster Nightstand in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Ghost Buster Nightstand in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Night table version of the Ghost Buster commode. A little squared cube on four legs, available in completely transparent, coloured or matte versions made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s
Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s

Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Chairs, model 4870, was designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy in '80s. The Chairs are stackable and the legs are removable. These Chairs ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Chairs Mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Set of 6 Chairs Mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s

Set of 6 Chairs Mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s

By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell

Located in Roma, IT

Injection-moulded plastic chairs realized by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in 1970s. A complete set of six “4875” chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, an iconic example of Ital...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.