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Kartell Furniture

Italian

The Italian design giant Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design in the 1960s. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli (1920–2006) and his wife Anna Ferrieri (1918–2006), Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods.

They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Consumers in the postwar era were initially skeptical of plastic goods, but their affordability and infinite range of styles and hues eventually won devotees. Tupperware parties in the United States made plastic storage containers ubiquitous in postwar homes, and Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans, and dish racks conquered Europe. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, and his design for the KS 1146 Bucket won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955.

Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper created the K1340 (later called the K 4999) children’s chair that year, and families enjoyed their bright colors and light weight, which made them easy for kids to pick up and move. In 1965, Joe Colombo (1924–78) created one of Kartell’s few pieces of non-plastic furniture, the 4801 chair, which sits low to the ground and comprised of just three curved pieces of plywood. (In 2012, Kartell reissued the chair in plastic.) Colombo followed up on the success of the 4801 with the iconic 4867 Universal Chair in 1967, which, like Verner Panton’s S chair, is made from a single piece of plastic. The colorful, stackable injection-molded chair was an instant classic. That same year, Kartell introduced Colombo’s KD27 table lamp. Ferrierei’s cylindrical 4966 Componibili storage module debuted in 1969.

Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. That show introduced American audiences to the work of designers such as Gaetano Pesce; Ettore Sottsass, founder of the Memphis Group; and the firms Archizoom and Superstudio (both firms were among Italy's Radical design groups) — all of whom were using wit, humor and unorthodox materials to create a bracingly original interior aesthetic.

Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers.

Kartell produced Ron Arad’s Bookworm wall shelf in 1994, and Philippe Starck’s La Marie chair in 1998. More recently, Kartell has collaborated with the Japanese collective Nendo, Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola and glass designer Tokujin Yoshioka, among many others. Kartell classics can be found in museums around the world, including MoMA, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 1999, Claudio Luti established the Museo Kartell to tell the company’s story, through key objects from its innovative and colorful history.

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Creator: Kartell
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Mat Black by Philippe Starck
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A series of rectangular two-dimensional wall mirrors which bring to mind milled crystal frames. The frames are made of transparent or colored polycarbonate with seagull wing sections...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue

By 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 3 Black Barstools by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 1980s, Italy
Set of 3 Black Barstools by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 1980s, Italy

Set of 3 Black Barstools by Philippe Starck for Kartell, 1980s, Italy

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Set of three black bar stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1980s. This striking vintage set features slender black frames with gently curved backrests and sculptural seats ...

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Pair of Beds "4550"
Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Pair of Beds "4550"

Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Pair of Beds "4550"

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella

Located in Naples, IT

Two very rare beds model 4550 designed by Ignazio Gardella and Anna Castelli Ferrieri for the firm Kartell in the 1970s. The beds are made of white-colored fiberglass and metal. The ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the world of haute couture and fashion shows, Catwalk is intended for both domestic and contract furnishings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.    

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Side Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A piece of clean, linear, minimal design, the aesthetic synthesis of the designer's Japanese culture. Invisible side is a light and elegant multi-functional product which can be easi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s

By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr

Located in Catania, CT

Original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of three coat hangers made from chrome plastic designed by Olaf Bohr for Kartell. Small losses of chrome. Italy 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Italian 'Memphis Design' Lounge / Garden Chairs by Castelli Ferrieri
Pair of Italian 'Memphis Design' Lounge / Garden Chairs by Castelli Ferrieri

Pair of Italian 'Memphis Design' Lounge / Garden Chairs by Castelli Ferrieri

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in New York, NY

Comfortable, chic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge /club chairs / armchairs by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell featuring both innovative design and a mix of recycled poly mate...

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni
Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni

Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Missoni, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping and even more comfortable. The armchair is also enhanced with side cushions, giving...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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 Kartell, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

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

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Madame Chair in Paris Print by Philippe Starck
Kartell Madame Chair in Paris Print by Philippe Starck

Kartell Madame Chair in Paris Print by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Thanks to its neutral colour palette, this chair makes the ideal furniture piece for inserting in sophisticated residential interiors or the most refin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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

Plastic

Kartell Foliage Sofa Teal by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Foliage Sofa Teal by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Sofa Teal by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Kartell Ghost Buster Lucite Cabinet/Bookcase by Phillippe Starck
Vintage Kartell Ghost Buster Lucite Cabinet/Bookcase by Phillippe Starck

Vintage Kartell Ghost Buster Lucite Cabinet/Bookcase by Phillippe Starck

By Kartell

Located in East Freetown, MA

Vintage lucite/acrylic Kartell small shelving cabinet/bookcase. Sturdy item with curved front

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

4er Set Kartell Design Stapelstühle Philippe Starck Ghost chairs
4er Set Kartell Design Stapelstühle Philippe Starck Ghost chairs

4er Set Kartell Design Stapelstühle Philippe Starck Ghost chairs

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten vier von insgesamt 31 Stapelstühlen vom italienischen Traditionshersteller Kartell zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Phillippe Starck und stammt aus dem Jahr 2002 als...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Other

Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Chrome by Philippe Starck
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Chrome by Philippe Starck

Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Chrome by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A series of rectangular two-dimensional wall mirrors which bring to mind milled crystal frames. The frames are made of transparent or colored polycarbonate with seagull wing sections...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Dove by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Dove by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Dove by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Gold 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 bas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Nylon

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

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Smoke Grey 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 Invisible Low Rectangular Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Low Rectangular Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Low Rectangular Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Outdoor Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Outdoor Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Outdoor Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four table in outdoor in 74.75L x 31W x 28H in white. Dimensions: Height 28.38 in.; Width 74.75 in.; Depth 31.13 in.; Unit weight 49.4 kg. Made of: Painted galvanized steel. Outdo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Kartell, IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

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

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell 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 Kartell, Eugeni Quitllet, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Powder 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in White 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

Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni

Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell, Missoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping and even more comfortable. The armchair is also enhanced with side cushions, giving...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Cara Chair Black Antracite by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Chair Black Antracite by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

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

By 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

Kartell Taj Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Taj Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Taj Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Taj, more than a lamp, is a three-dimensional manifestation, a luminous sculpture, a presence as much at home on our desk as on another piece of furniture. Although it is a table lam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Ochre 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

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

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

Category

Late 20th Century North American Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck, 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

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Tropical Grey Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio

By Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The TopTop table line is distinguished by its leg which can be either a round or square transparent section with a multi-faceted surface and metal core.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

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 Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

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...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Kartell, Joe Colombo

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

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

Vintage Retro Full Metal Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool

By Kartell

Located in Markington, GB

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

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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 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 Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Chrome Frame
Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Chrome Frame

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Chrome Frame

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Viscount of wood tables are the latest addition. These naturally composed tables complement the collection's choice of seats and create a sustainable livin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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

Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Mat Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Mat Black 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Fennel Green by Philippe Starck
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Fennel Green by Philippe Starck

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Fennel Green by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell 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

Kartell Foliage Sofa Trevira Green by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Foliage Sofa Trevira Green by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Sofa Trevira Green by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Planet lamp in crystal. Its special feature that is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich ta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Black by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey

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....

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 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 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 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 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.