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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
Four Eros Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell Anni 90
Four Eros Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell Anni 90

Four Eros Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell Anni 90

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Milano, IT

Swivel chairs/chairs with die-cast aluminum frame and transparent blue polycarbonate seat. In good condition, one seat has a small crack that does not affect stability.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses. Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell

Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of Dr Glob chairs for Kartell by Philippe Starck. Vintage 1980s. In good condition but age and use related scuffs and marks. These are two different com...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell Small Ghost Buster Smoke Nightstand by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Small Ghost Buster Smoke Nightstand by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Small Ghost Buster Smoke Nightstand 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, colored or matte versions made o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern black shiny plastic shelf by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s
Italian modern black shiny plastic shelf by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s

Italian modern black shiny plastic shelf by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell, Marcello Siard

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black shiny plastic shelf by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s Glossy black plastic shelf with geometric profile. The shelf is not central to the structure, so it can ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Blue 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 Smoke by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Smoke by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Smoke 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 Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest cushions which make it soft and comfortable, made with fabrics conceived specificall...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

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....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Titanium 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

Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury
Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury

Castiglioni Rochetto White Plastic Stool or Table by Kartell, Italian Midcentury

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Chicago, IL

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 Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

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

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Yellow Top by Philippe Starck
Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Yellow Top by Philippe Starck

Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Yellow Top by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s Blast, a coffee table rectangular with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the Sir Gio table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Kartell Sound Rack Modular Bookcase in Crystal 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 Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Four Table  in Black/ Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Four Table  in Black/ Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Four Table in Black/ Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This functional and refined table also has a strict geometric design. Thanks to the elegant design solution, the position of the slim table top allows for ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

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 base is composed of three interconnecting decorated layers, while the large lampshade...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

KD14 (later 4014) Pendant Lamp, by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1964
KD14 (later 4014) Pendant Lamp, by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1964

KD14 (later 4014) Pendant Lamp, by Sergio Asti for Kartell, 1964

By Sergio Asti, Kartell, Sergio Favre

Located in Milano, Lombardia

“KD14” pendant lamp (later 4014) with a shade consisting of three white methacrylate elements and nickel-plated brass accents. Designed by Sergio Asti with Sergio Favre, produced by ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Brass

Anna Castelli For Kartell Stacking Storage Shelf Nightstand
Anna Castelli For Kartell Stacking Storage Shelf Nightstand

Anna Castelli For Kartell Stacking Storage Shelf Nightstand

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in San Diego, CA

Anna Castelli Kartell Mate silver plastic stacking storage nightstand or end table These can also be stacked on top of one another to be four units tall. Space age or POP culture, 19...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Square Table Kids by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Square Table Kids by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Square Table Kids 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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 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...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

Kartell Cara Chair Black 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 industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Italian Modern White Plastic Magazine Rack 4675 by Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
Italian Modern White Plastic Magazine Rack 4675 by Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s

Italian Modern White Plastic Magazine Rack 4675 by Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white plastic Magazine rack mod. 4675 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s Iconic magazine rack mod. 4675 in white-beige plastic with 6 compartments. It features a r...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage 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

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo
Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A true symbol of Sixties design, famous also for being the only piece by Kartell made entirely of wood. Contemporary technology has made it possible to create the same product using ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Gino Colombini Midcentury Black Umbrella Stands or Ashtray for Kartell, 1970
Gino Colombini Midcentury Black Umbrella Stands or Ashtray for Kartell, 1970

Gino Colombini Midcentury Black Umbrella Stands or Ashtray for Kartell, 1970

By Kartell, Gino Colombini

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing free standing ashtray or usable as an umbrella stand in mid-century black plastic with chromed metal rings. This fantastic piece was designed by Gino Colombini...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Smoke by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Smoke by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Smoke by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

'Plastics, by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
'Plastics, by Piero Lissoni for Kartell

'Plastics, by Piero Lissoni for Kartell

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Athens, Attiki

Minimalistic and sleek design by Piero Lissoni for Kartell. 3 modular leather pieces that can be combined according to one's needs.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1970s Ron Arad for Kartell Vintage Infinity Rack
1970s Ron Arad for Kartell Vintage Infinity Rack

1970s Ron Arad for Kartell Vintage Infinity Rack

By Kartell, Ron Arad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970s stock of Ron Arad's Infinity wine bottle rack for Kartell. Can be assembled in several configurations. From Kartell's website description: Infinity is a colorful and curvilin...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Dark Wood and Black Frame
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Dark Wood and Black Frame

Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Dark Wood and Black 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Wood

Eros Armchair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1995
Eros Armchair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1995

Eros Armchair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1995

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in bari, IT

Pair of chairs model Eros made of polycarbonate and die-cast metal, Designed by Philippe Starck in 1995 for Kartell, Eros is an enveloping, organically shaped armchair characterized ...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Light Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Light Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Light Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to crate a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy

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...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bookworm in Black
Kartell Bookworm in Black

Kartell Bookworm in Black

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Olive Green by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Olive Green by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Olive Green by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Papyrus is a remake of the archetypal antique rush chair, from a time when chair structures were decisive and strong. This chair combines a transluc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy
Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy

Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic Bourgie table lamp designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell, Italy, executed entirely in transparent crystal-clear polycarbonate. One of Kartell’s most recognizable lighti...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Polycarbonate

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Wood

Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s

Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in bruxelles, BE

Orange wooden armchair by Joe Colombo. The armchair is numbered. Dimensions: Seat height 34cm Wear due to time and age of the armchair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Wood

Kartell Four Table in Black / Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Four Table in Black / Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Four Table in Black / Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This functional and refined table also has a strict geometric design. Thanks to the elegant design solution, the position of the slim table top allows for the convenient positioning of drawers or storage furnishings for computer hardware. They can be placed side-by-side to form office workstations. Four is available with a painted steel body and a 2.5 cm thick table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Smoke Top by Philippe Starck
Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Smoke Top by Philippe Starck

Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Smoke Top by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s Blast, a coffee table square with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the Sir Gio table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

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Glass

A & P.G.Castiglioni for Kartell Rocchetto Side Table, Italy 1960s
A & P.G.Castiglioni for Kartell Rocchetto Side Table, Italy 1960s

A & P.G.Castiglioni for Kartell Rocchetto Side Table, Italy 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Naples, IT

Rare coffee table Mod. "Rocchetto," designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell and made of ivory ABS plastic. "Rocchetto" means "reel" in Italian which serves as the ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

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Plastic

Gino Colombini Midcentury Cream Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand for Kartell 1970s
Gino Colombini Midcentury Cream Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand for Kartell 1970s

Gino Colombini Midcentury Cream Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand for Kartell 1970s

By Gino Colombini, Kartell

Located in Roma, IT

Incredible Midcentury cream white plastic umbrella stand. This fantastic piece was designed by Gino Colombini for Kartell in Italy during the 1970s. This fantastic piece is numbered 4610-50 and the weight is 3 pounds. The piece is wonderful because of its smooth colour and delicate lines. The piece is perfect for a modern study and a midcentury entrance, with its lines and materials. The item is used and in excellent vintage condition. Dimensions (cm): diameter - 25 height - 61 Gino Colombini (born 1915) is an Italian architect and industrial designer. From 1933 to 1952, Colombini worked in the Milan practice of the architect and designer Franco Albini. From 1953 until 1960, Colombini was the technical director of Kartell, which Giulio Castelli founded to produce plastic injection moulded products. Kartell produced modern household appliances that were distinctive and colourful, which represented a complete transition from the typical utilitarian aesthetic of the 1950s. Colombini designed many household products for Kartell that were revolutionary and affordable examples of everyday items. His products include a carpet beater...

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

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Metal, Chrome

Trix Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Kartell in Black Fabric
Trix Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Kartell in Black Fabric

Trix Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Kartell in Black Fabric

By Kartell

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

An Icon of Transformable Italian Design Designed by Piero Lissoni for Kartell, the Trix is one of the most innovative pieces of contemporary Italian furniture. Introduced in 2006, i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck in Rusty Blue Orange
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck in Rusty Blue Orange

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck in Rusty Blue Orange

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 industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Night table version of the Ghost Buster commode. A little squared cube on four legs, available in completely transparent, colored or matte versions made of plastic. Like its older br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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.