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

Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90
Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90

Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

Sedie/Poltroncine girevoli con struttura in alluminio pressofuso e seduta in policarbonato trasparente blù. In buone condizioni, una seduta presenta una piccola crepa che non comprom...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

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Aluminum

Italian modern black white stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Italian modern black white stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

Italian modern black white stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black and white stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s Pair of bar stools in different colors. One stool has round seat, padded and upholstered in white f...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell Lunat Desk by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Lunat Desk by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Lunat Desk by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The LUNAT desk, designed by Patricia Urquiola, creates the ideal solution for a home smart working station as well as a desk in a hotel room. The powde...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Ron Arad, Kartell

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...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Pink 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

Materials

Glass

Kartell Carpet Rug
Kartell Carpet Rug

Kartell Carpet Rug

$1,535 / item

Kartell Carpet Rug

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kartell carpet collection consists of four different models of propylene-backed polyamide rugs. All patterns are digitally printed.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Nylon

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s

By Kartell

Located in Delft, NL

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, Italy 1970s Dimensions: 72cm Width, 34cm Depth, 78,5cm Height Condition: Has some discoloring. Material: Plastic

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Piuma Chair in Rusty Orange by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Piuma Chair in Rusty Orange by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Piuma Chair in Rusty Orange by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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...

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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...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, 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 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 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 ...

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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 IKEA, Kartell

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.  

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1990s Swedish 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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

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Plastic

Emma Gismondi Schweinberger For Artemide Dedalo Plastic Umbrella Stand, Ca 1966
Emma Gismondi Schweinberger For Artemide Dedalo Plastic Umbrella Stand, Ca 1966

Emma Gismondi Schweinberger For Artemide Dedalo Plastic Umbrella Stand, Ca 1966

By Kartell, Emma Gismondi Schweinberger

Located in Skokie, IL

Emma Gismondi Schweinberger For Artemide Dedalo Plastic Umbrella Stand, Ca 1966 Emma Gismondi Schweinberger iconic "Dedalo" Red ABS Plastic Umbrella Stand for Artemide , circa 1966....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Smoke by Patricia Urquiola
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Smoke by Patricia Urquiola

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Smoke by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

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 Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

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

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Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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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 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

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...

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

Materials

Lucite

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

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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

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 Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

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...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

White Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980s
White Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980s

White Kartell Stacking "4695" Planter Box on Wheels, 1980s

By Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kartell's model 4695 planter box dates to the 1980s and features a straightforward rectangular form with an open top and an integrated wheeled base. Three casters are housed within...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2
Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2

Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Wichita, KS

Rare original Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros swivel chairs with marking, made in Italy.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Orange auxiliary bar, with cylindrical storage system, model N° 4966 made for Kartell in 1969. Design by Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1918-2005), wife of Giulio Castelli (1920 - 2006). Kartell is a company dedicated to design and furniture founded in 1949 and continues to operate today in the city of Milan. The table is a set of orange nesting tables...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, 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 Kartell, Giotto Stoppino

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...

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

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in White and Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in White and Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in White and Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Praha, CZ

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

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1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Kartell Geen-A Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort. Cara ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

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Fabric, 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 Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Maroon Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Maroon Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

Maroon Planter by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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...

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Green 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s
Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s

Set of 2 blue 4794 armchairs, Gae Aulenti, Kartell space age plastic 1970s

By Gae Aulenti, Kartell

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Designed by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, the model 4794 armchairs represent one of his most famous forays into industrial design. Made entirely of lacquered foam plastic, these seats are...

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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 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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell, Eugeni Quitllet

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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell 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 Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum

By Ron Arad, Kartell

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 Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A comfortable armchair in transparent and colored polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the quintessence of baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bookworm in Black
Kartell Bookworm in Black

Kartell Bookworm in Black

By Ron Arad, Kartell

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 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 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 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 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.