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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 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

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

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Green 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

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

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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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 Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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 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 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

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

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

By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell

Located in Roma, IT

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

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage 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 Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy White 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell floor-standing coat rack, 1960s
Kartell floor-standing coat rack, 1960s

Kartell floor-standing coat rack, 1960s

By Kartell

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Floor standing coat rack by Kartell, Made in Italy, 1960s.  Kartell post modern plastic coat rack in cream/white, removable.  The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Carlo Bertoli & Piero Menichetti, Kartell

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

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 Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

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 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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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 ...

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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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Ice Blue by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Ice Blue by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Ice Blue 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

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

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

By Marcello Siard, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black shiny plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s. Set of two shelves in glossy black plastic, one small and one large. It is possible to mount them in ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functional product that is nevertheless rich in emotion. Metal wires form well-defined yet lightweight structural parts of the collection’s chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s
Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s

Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white plastic 860 Universale Chairs, Joe Colombo, Kartell, 1970s. Set consisting of four model 860 chairs, also known as Universale Chair, in cream white ABS plastic. ...

Category

1970s Italian 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 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

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...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in Black by Patricia Urquiola
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in Black by Patricia Urquiola

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in Black by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lightweight chair, with essential, strict lines, in synch with the minimalist and refined style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Lizz is now also av...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Amber by Ferruccio Laviani
Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Amber by Ferruccio Laviani

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Amber by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Battery is an iconic compact lampshade. It is made from transparent PMMA and truly embodies innovation, being 100% rechargeable when plugged in and with a battery life of up to 8 hours. This allows it to be moved around extremely easily: perfect for use in outdoor restaurants...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Kartell Cara Chair Black Antracite by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Chair Black Antracite 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Kartell Rectangular 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 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

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

Philippe Starck Dr. No Armchairs by Kartell, Grey, Stackable, 1998
Philippe Starck Dr. No Armchairs by Kartell, Grey, Stackable, 1998

Philippe Starck Dr. No Armchairs by Kartell, Grey, Stackable, 1998

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair of Philippe Starck for Kartell Grey Dr. No Stackable Iconic Armchairs Manufactured in Italy by Kartell February 1998, moulded label to the underside of each chair Made of po...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy  1970s
Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy  1970s

Marcello Siard for Kartell Set of 6 Black Plastic Shelves, Italy 1970s

By Marcello Siard, Kartell

Located in Naples, IT

Set of six shelves with asymmetrical plastic profile in black, designed by Marcello Siard for Kartell in the 1970s, are of two sizes 4 small (cm.35x44x30) and two large (cm. 35x80x30...

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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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Bloom Suspension in Gold Bronze & Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bloom Suspension in Gold Bronze & Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bloom Suspension in Gold Bronze & Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bloom is a tubular polycarbonate framework entirely covered by a structure of tiny transparent polycarbonate double corolla flowers. The result is an industrially produced lamp but w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by the way pattern and texture interweave in a fabric, the Ami Ami chair (its name in Japanese literally means "to weave"), was born of designer's wish to reproduce one of the stylistic icons typical of his country - weaving. The simple squared off lines contrast with the richness of the weaving and this is achieved on the inner and outer surfaces through a complex industrial process which recreates the motif using a single mould. Available in crystal, smoke, glossy white, glossy black and Kartell red.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Geen, a Lamp in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Geen, a Lamp in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Geen, a Lamp in Black 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,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Wood

Giotto Stoppino For Kartell 1970 Italian Magazine Holder In Cream Plastic
Giotto Stoppino For Kartell 1970 Italian Magazine Holder In Cream Plastic

Giotto Stoppino For Kartell 1970 Italian Magazine Holder In Cream Plastic

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Miami, FL

Magazine holder designed by Giotto Stoppino (1926-1911) for Kartell. Stunning and very decorative piece, designed in Milano Italy by the architect Giotto Stoppino, back in the 1970....

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon White by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon White by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon White by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini

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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Multi Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Multi Rectangular 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 Bourgie Mat in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Mat in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Mat in Black 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 Bubble Club Armchair in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Light Grey by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Light Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

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 Hiray Armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Kartell Hiray Armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

Kartell Hiray Armchair by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hiray takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functional product that is nevertheless rich in emotion. Metal wires form well-defined yet lightweight structural parts of the collection’s chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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

Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An essential lamp which is characterized by the “subtle interpretations of the theme. Made in transparent methacrylate in copper, the cover is not perfectly hemispherical but the cut...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green 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 or...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Blue by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Blue by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Blue by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Kartell Madame Chair in Milan 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Gae Aulenti Yellow Coffee Table for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
Gae Aulenti Yellow Coffee Table for Kartell, Italy, 1970s

Gae Aulenti Yellow Coffee Table for Kartell, Italy, 1970s

By Gae Aulenti, Kartell

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A low, square coffee table with smooth, rounded edges, creating a sense of minimalism and modernity. Its monolithic appearance is accentuated by the clean lines and uniform surface. ...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Bronze Created by Artificial Intelligence
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Bronze Created by Artificial Intelligence

Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Bronze Created by Artificial Intelligence

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Generic is an ambitious project of deeply ethical connotations, in which new objectives are defined for contemporary design to fulfil and creativity is...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Small Four Table in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Set of 2 Kartell One More 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 enough - and you need "One more" a...

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.