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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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Returnable Items Only
Claudia Evangelista magazine rack, design by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1996
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of Claudia Evangelista magazine racks, design by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy in 1996 Matt grey and stone red plastic with detachable legs for easy flatpack shipping
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Postmodern Dr. Glob Accent Chair Philippe Starck Kartell 80s Tuquoise + Silver!
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Basel, BS
One in the FANTASTIC Turquoise and Silver available for this listing. NOTE: Two additional black chairs are also available in our shop here. Incredible color! Very cool stacking ch...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal

Kartell 4870 Anna Castelli Award-Winning Stackable Chairs, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful award-winning stackable chairs model 4870 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1986. This beautiful model was recognized with the 'Compasso D'Oro' 1987 award...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Italian White Magazine Rack by Kartell - 2 available
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 Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Pair of Italian White Magazine Racks by Kartell
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian mid-century white plastic magazine racks with six compartments and a round handle, designed by Giotto Stopinno for Kartell, model 4675 / Made in Milan Italy 1970s Mea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Italian modern brown plastic chair 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown plastic chair 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s Chair mod. 4875 with rounded seat and back, in brown plastic. The round section chair legs are removable. ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of space gge bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, circa 1970's. The set is in very good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 16"W x 8"D x 8"H. Cool and functio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 5 yellow bright chairs mod. 4875 designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Milan, IT
Set of five chairs mod. 4875 designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in the Seventies. Bright yellow plastic chairs. The legs are with removable le...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck Gnome for Kartell
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philippe Starck for Kartell Gold Gnome. Injection Plastic Construction, indoor/outdoor use. Clever Fun Little piece that works as a table or stool! Thi...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Anna Castelli Ferrari, Red biscuit jar / paper basket mod. 7305, Kartell, 1970
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Firenze, IT
Red biscuit jar / paper basket mod. 7305 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrari Kartell Italy, 1970s H 24 x 22 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

1970s Modular Stacking Red-Black-White Colorway Wine Rack by Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s rare stacking wine rack. In perfect condition with original paper tag attached, as well as manufacturer's stamp on each level. One black, one white, a...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Iconic Kartell Mirror in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1970s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Kartell Mirror is a modern classic, a timeless masterpiece of 60s/70s Italian design. A hyper rare and beautiful moulded plastic frame mirror desig...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell 'Model 4788' Coat Rack by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1980
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Kartell 'model 4788' coat rack as designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy 1980s. Unique and eye-catching enameled metal wire grid with dark grey plastic base. This smar...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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Plastic, Acrylic

KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
The Kartell KD7 stands as a rare and contemporary classic, embodying the timeless brilliance of 1950s/1960s Italian design. Crafted by Kartell, this extraordinary pendant lamp featur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
By Kartell
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Folding Stow Away Serving Cart Table on Wheels by Cartel MINT
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Original Mademoiselle Leather Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell - Set of 5
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.7" / D 15"/ Width: 20.7" / Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 14.2" Highly desirable original set of 5 Italian Leather Mademoiselle Dining Chairs designe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Leather

Table Lamp model 4720 by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
Spherical lamp designed by Italian designer Filippo Panseca for Kartell, drawn at the end of the 1960s. Inside the glass sphere, a mirror is positioned diagonally and reflects neon l...
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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Kartell Furniture

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Mirror, Plexiglass

'KD 27' Table Lamp by Joe Colombo, Italy, 1967
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Roma, IT
'KD 27' table Lamp was designed by Joe Colombo in 1967. H. 23 cm, Ø 25 cm. Made by Kartell, Noviglio. Plastic, white, chrome-plated. Ref. Gramigna, Repertorio 1950 - 1980, Milan ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal

Piero Lissoni for Kartell White Form Armchairs, Set of 2
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni for Kartell in the 1990s, the Form chair is a fantastic example of the 90s minimalist design aest...
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1990s Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Kartell 1968 Catalog: Lampade e Arredamento
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
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

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Paper

Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Colombo classic! It's safe to say these are making a comeback in modern interiors today and its sensibility can match well with a wide range of materialities. The design is also it...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Model 4870 Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s, Set of 4
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage plastic chairs designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell - Model 4870. Timeless italian dining chairs ideal for inside and outside...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

A pair of Desk Lamp 'Tic Tac' by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
Tic Tac, the iconic lamp created by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell during the 1970s, is a standout piece. Made entirely from plastic, it distinguishes itself not just through its stunni...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Chairs Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 12
By Kartell, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8" Highly desirable original set of 12 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designe...
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1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian modern green Chairs 4868 Universal Chair by Joe Colombo Kartell, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green Chairs 4868 Universal Chair by Joe Colombo Kartell, 1970s Pair of chairs mod. 4868, also known as the Sedia Universale, in glossy green ABS plastic. The slightly...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

4035 wall lamp by Gerd Lange for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Kartell, Gerd Lange
Located in Milano, IT
The 4035 sconce or table lamp, designed by Gerd Lange for Kartell, is an amazing fusion of minimalist elegance and modern sophistication. With its sleek, clean lines and a bold, deep...
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1660s Italian Space Age Antique Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

1980s Pair of Black and White Polo Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
27” high x 18” deep x 16” wide. Seat height: 21.5” 1980s pair of postmodern stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell. Made in Italy. Black and white colorway. In good vintage c...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

1990s Acrylic Resin and Steel “One” Wall Unit by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1990s Piero Lissoni’s innovative solution for organizing. Made in Italy. The core element of the One is a container of parallel pipes made of PMMA. Two of the base elements are fitte...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

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Metal

Joe Colombo, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in High Point, NC
A white and orange acrylic table lamp designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.6” H x 4.6” Diameter  Bulb Specifications: E-1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970
By Annig Sarian, Kartell
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 1970’s floor lamp designed by Annig Sarian and produced by Kartell, the Italian manufacturer synonymous with pioneering designs in plastic. The 4059 lamp is composed of a tall pl...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass

Large KD62 pending lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi designed for Kartell in 1965
By Kartell, Eugenio Gentili
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large pending lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi model KD 62 designed for Kartell in 1965. The lamp has a white acrylic orange and white shade and is finished with metal details. This ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal

Red 4875 Chair by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, Italy 1972
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This chair, model 4875 was designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell in the early 1970's. It has a single seat-backrest unit with four screwable ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Set of Four Giotto Stoppino Modern Metal Chrome Dining Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 4 curved chairs in eco-leather with chromed tubular structure. These chairs, as shown in the photos, need a new upholstery, while the structure is in excellent condition and t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Postmodern Chair model Dr.Glob by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Lucija, SI
Very RARE Postmodern plastic Chair, model Dr Glob, was designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell Italy in '80s; exactly 1986. This retro, plastic Chair is in very good vintage conditi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal

Clear Acrylic New-In-Box “Sound Rack” by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Another modular piece from Kartell designers, the “Sound Rack” by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba is a small cabinet that can take on many forms. It can be sta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

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Acrylic

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 f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful magazine rack crafted by Kartell and designed by Giotto Stoppino is a minimalist piece of design from the 1970s, boasting an extra-large design featuring six storage c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Rare Model 4065 Hanging Lamp by Gerd Lange for Kartell
By Gerd Lange, Kartell
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare model 4065 hanging lamp in white and red acrylic, made by Kartell, Milan. Smart design provides many shade positions. Socket for standard E27 light bulb, max 75 W. The last...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Studio GPA Monti - KARTELL 1959 - Pair of lamps KD 9 by G. Piero and Anna Monti
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Kartell
Located in Paris, FR
Rare pair of lamps KD 9 model designed by Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti / Studio G.P.A. Monti for Kartell, Italy, between 1959 and 1969. Very good vintage condition. This model is no longer produced at present. This is one of the first lamps published by the Italian publisher Kartell. The price is for the pair. This is a rare find for collectors and connoisseurs vintage lighting. The "KD9" table lamps demonstrate the designers' spirit of innovation. These lamps feature a striking combination of geometric precision and organic elegance. Made at the height of Kartell's experimentation with plastics, these lamps demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship and great attention to detail. Thanks to their compact size and unique design, "KD9" lamps are versatile additions to any space. Whether you place them on a side table, nightstand, or use them as accent lighting, they effortlessly fit into different interior styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary. These lamps are not only functional lighting, but also coveted collectibles. The collaboration between Studio GPA Monti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Miss Balu Table by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Phillippe Starck for Kartell. Starck did extensive research to make a non scratch table and this was the result.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Model KD14 Ceiling Light by Sergio Asti for Kartell
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model KD14 Ceiling Light by Sergio Asti for Kartell. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1963. Acrylic suspension lamp with subtle brass detailing, and banding perforations alo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Brass, Metal

Child chair K 1340 (later 4999) Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Kartell, Richard Sapper
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Polyethylene children chair K 1340 Kartell - Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper 1964 A stackable children’s chair, the K 1340 was the first chair entirely built of injection moulded plas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet Designed For Kartell Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair Two In Stock Price Per Chair Juxtaposing varying form...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Ceiling Light by Sergio Asti for Kartell
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling Light by Sergio Asti for Kartell. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. White acrylic suspension lamp with bell shaped shade and brass detailing. The lamp holds one...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Italian Space age black modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in black plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Flip Folding Trolley Table by A. Citterio with Toan Nguyen for Kartell
By Antonio Citterio, Kartell, Toan Nguyen
Located in New York, NY
Lucite and stainless steel folding cart on casters.
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20th Century Kartell Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Pair of '4801' chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in amstelveen, NL
"interlocking" lounge chairs designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1960s Joe Colombo''s iconic 4801 armchair is designed in 1963-1964. A modern chair with a striking visual ap...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plywood

Italian modern black wood armchair mod. 4801 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood armchair mod. 4801 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s Armchair mod. 4801 with structure made up of several interlocking parts, in black wood. It has a semi-o...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Wood

Giotto Stoppino For Kartell 1970 Italian Magazine Holder In Cream Plastic
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Magazine holder designed by Giotto Stoppino (1926-1911) for Kartell. Stunning and very decorative piece, designed in Milano Italy by the architect Giotto Stoppino, back in the 1970....
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Set Of 2 KD24 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy 1968
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
The "KD24" table lamp, designed by the legendary Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968, is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the Space Age period. This lamp, which is in perfect co...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Chair model 4999 Kartell Marco Zanuso / Richard Sapper 1964 First production 6x
By Richard Sapper, Kartell, Marco Zanuso
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
6x Chair model 4999/5 Kartell Marco Zanuso 1964 / Very rare original first production! Chairs are in good vintage condition. Due to the age of the plastic, you will see some discol...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Italian Space age white modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age modular chest of drawer 4964 in white plastic by Olaf Von Boh for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The shoe rack is made up of 4 modules and each module has a drawer with flap opening. Produced by Kartell in 1970s and designed by Olaf Von Bohr. Brand present on the individual modules. Good condition, it has scattered scratches on the plastic and light signs of yellowing. Measurements in cm 72x34x77h The Kartell chest of drawers is a timeless piece of furniture in the history of design. It combines functionality with vintage aesthetics, with a light-weight material. Thanks to its structure, the modules can be mixed with other Kartell chests of drawers of the same model, thus creating always unique chests...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Set of 4 chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell.
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Set of 4 curved black velvet chairs with a chromed tubular frame. These chairs are in very good vintage condition. The black velvet upholstery is to our knowledge original. Even the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Chrome

Gancio coat stand with shelf by Olaf Von Bohr and Marcello Siard, Kartell 1970
By Olaf von Bohr, Marcello Siard, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Wall-mounted coat rack Hook model with all-plastic frame in beige color with four hangers and hat rack. This project combines the design of Olaf Von Bohr's coat rack with that of Mar...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Marcel Wanders for Kartell Italy Clear "Stone" Stool - a Pair
By Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marcel Wanders for Kartell Italy Clear "Stone" Stool - a Pair. Circa 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 18.25" H x 12" Diameter.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Set of Desk Accessories by Rexite, Kartell, Neolt, 9 Pieces, Italy, 1980s
By Kartell, Rexite, Stile Neolt, Barbieri e Marianelli
Located in Praha, CZ
- Four bookends, two desk organizers, two pen or pencil holders, one diary - Marked. - Rare models a and color. - Very practical. - Raul Barbieri and Gio...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Metal

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 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 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 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.

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