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
Returnable Items Only
Italian Modern Plastic, Yellow Glass Floor Lamp, Annig Sarian for Kartell 1970s
By Annig Sarian, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white plastic and yellow glass floor lamp by Annig Sarian for Kartell, 1970s.
Floor lamp mod. KD59 or 4059 with elongated base of irregular conical shape with spheric...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Nickel & White Methacrylate 4006 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni bros for Kartell
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare pendant lamp design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959.
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lam...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of Postmodern Stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of black and white Postmodern bar or counter stools by the Italian designer Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, circa 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lamp socket.
Overall very good condition: the upper crown element is missing.
Category
1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in taranto, IT
very rare suspension lamp produced by Kartell from 1959, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni reported with the initials "KD7")
the diffuser is in white opal methacryl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Opal, Brass
Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Wichita, KS
Rare original Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros swivel chairs with marking, made in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Centopiedi 4545-6" Daybed Design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi for Kartell, 1972
By Antonio Locatelli and Pietro Salmoiraghi, Kartell
Located in taranto, IT
"CentopIedi 4545-6" bed design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi - Studio Pro - for Kartell, 1972
Extremely rare Centipede bed designed by antonio locatelli and pietro salmoiraghi, stud...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Filippo Panseca for Kartell Table Lamp Model '4044' in Chrome and Neon
By Kartell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Filippo Panseca for Kartell, table lamp, model '4044', chrome-plated brass, perspex, neon, Italy, 1968.
Futuristic spherical lamp designed by Italian designer Filippo Panseca for Ka...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Grey Plastic and White Metal 4788 Clothes-Stand by Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This coat-stand is made up by 3 main parts: a dark grey plastic base, one plastic ballast to be filled with sand or water and one white metal grid. Some plastic hooks...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dr. Glob Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Dr Glob chairs for Kartell by Philippe Starck. Vintage 1980s. In good condition but age and use related scuffs and marks. These are two different com...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Italian Pendant Lamp for Kartell, 1950s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian pendant lamp model KD6 designed by famous designer Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell in 1959, opal methacrylate diffuser.
Please note that the lamp is origina...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair No 42, Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Echt, NL
Early 4801 Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo in very good condition
Number 42
This chair is formed from 3 pieces of plywood which lock together without a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Joe Colombo Chair No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s, One of Two
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two "interlocking" lounge chairs designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in midcentury.
Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963-1964. A modern chair with striking visual appeal by the master of Italian Space Age design. A limited number of wood 4801 chairs...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
A Space Age design with the coat hanger by Studio BBPR.
Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the four designers in their early work followed the themes of Italian Rationalism of the 1930s, although they were not an integral part of the main 'Group 7' Movement and MIAR, they collaborated on some projects with Figini and Pollini; these compositional canons can be clearly read in an exemplary building such as the colonia elioterapica in Legnano (1938), where they also realised popular housing units, the so-called Le Grazie working-class neighbourhood (1940-1942).
They distinguished themselves for various town-planning schemes, the Pavia Master Plan (1932), the Tourism Plan for the Island of Elba (1939), and above all for the most important and far-reaching, the Valle d'Aosta Master Plan (1936-1937). During this period they took an active part in the controversy that arose between rationalists and traditionalists and at first, like others, felt they could support the clash for freedom of expression and the triumph of modern architecture within fascism, but after the introduction of the racial laws of 1938 that also affected one of their collaborators, the BBPR architects...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Iron
Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell, Beylerian LTD
Located in Miami, FL
Original Universale chair rendered in polycarbonate designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, and manufactured by Beylerian LTD, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Modern Grey Fabric and Black Iron Foliage Sofa by Kartell, 2000s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Grey fabric and black iron Foliage sofa by Kartell, 2000s
Two seater Foliage sofa with tubular structure in black painted iron. The seat and back are padded with poly...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Iron
Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee
By Kartell
Located in Pasadena, TX
Kartell
Philippe Starck was born in Paris on 18th January 1949 the son of an aircraft designer; it is he who probably inspired the young Starck. Even at a very early age Starck sh...
Category
1990s European Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Three New 1970's Bakelite Ashtrays by Kartell, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Weesp, NL
Three N.O.S. ( new old stock ) bakelite ashtrays produced by Kartell, Italy in the 1970's.
Bakelite , “phenol formaldehyde” , was invented in 1906 by the belgian Leo Baekeland (18...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Bakelite
1980s Black and Red Trolley by Kartell Made in Italy
By Kartell
Located in Rome, IT
1980s black and red trolley by Kartell made of plastic with revolving wheels.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Purple Kartell Easy Pendant Light Designed by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Vienna, AT
Easy is a cylindrical suspension lamp that enchants and excites with plays of color and light. Once turned on the polycarbonate is enhanced by a myriad of reflections.
3 pieces avai...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Kartell Barstools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Vienna, AT
Two typical examples of Italian design created and manufactured in the late 1970s. As an inherent philosophy of Kartell each piece of furniture is without any screw or fixings. Altho...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Midcentury Armchair by Anna Castelli Ferreri for Kartell, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury lounge chair or armchair by Anna Castelli Ferreri for Kartell, 1980s.
Lounge chair made of a mix of recycled polyethylene materials, with ball feet on the front an...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Italian Orange Chairs by Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two orange Lucite chairs by Kartell with the original stamp.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of "Miss Balù" Tables by Philippe Starck for Kartell
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Marbella, ES
Miss Balù is a modern interpretation of the quintessential 1800s table with a central support leg. This is a complete collection of tables for various uses. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
A rare GP & A Monti table lamp for Kartell
By Kartell, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and minimal table lamp by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Kartell.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Joe Colombo "4801" Armchair, Made in Italy by Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Washington, DC
An original vintage Joe Colombo 4801 armchair, made in Italy by Kartell, made entirely of white lacquered wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Illuminated Coat Rack by Studio B.B.P.R. for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio BBPR illuminated coat rack designed for Kartell in Italy, circa 1970.
Acrylic with metal hooks. Original wiring. Takes one 75W maximum E26 bul...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian 'Memphis Design' Lounge / Garden Chairs by Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
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
Vademecum Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Joe Colombo
Producer - Kartell
Model - Vademecum Table Lamp
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 8 cm x Depth 18 cm x Height 25 cm
Materials - Plastic, Chrome
Co...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vintage bar stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage bar stools designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri and produced by Kartell.
Designed in the late seventies, produced in the 1980s.
1980s - Italy
Good condition
Dimensions:
He...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Dark Green Model 4854 Chair by Gae Aulenti for Kartell, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Kartell
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Gae Aulenti
Producer - Kartell
Model - Model 4854 Dining Chair
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 51 cm x Depth 47 cm x Height 75 cm x Seat Height 44 cm
Mate...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Green Chest of Drawers Model 4602 by Simon Fussell for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Simon Fussel
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the retro charm of the 1970s with this rare find: the Vintage Kartell 70s chest of drawers model 4602 designed by Simon Fussell. Crafted in Italy i...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Kartell KD7 Large Hanging Lamp Orange Acrylic, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time to the golden era of 60s lamps design with the Kartell KD7 pendant lamp – a testament to the unparalleled elegance of the 50s/60s. Designed and meticulously crafted...
Category
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Olaf Von Bohr Chest of Drawers Model 4964 by Kartell - Space Age design, 70s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Embark on a journey through the cosmos of design with this rare plastic chest of drawers, a testament to Space Age Furniture Design. Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously produc...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartel Model 4875 Chair in Glossy Yellow by Carlo Bartoli, 1980s New Old Stock
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking world of Space Age furniture design with this amazing Kartell Model 4875 chair, designed by Carlo Bartoli in the 70s. As the world’s first inje...
Category
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Carlo Bartoli Kartell Model 4875 Chairs in Yellow, New Old Stock 1985 - Set of 2
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking world of Space Age furniture design with this pair of vintage Kartell Model 4875 chairs,designed by Carlo Bartoli in the 70s. As the world’s fi...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Planter Model 4686 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1960s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Model 4686 is a modern classic, timeless masterpiece of 60s/70s Italian design. Designed by the famous Anna Castelli Ferrieri, it is made of the legendary plastic material that made ...
Category
1960s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili Cabinet Set in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1960s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Introducing the Anna Castelli Ferrieri -designed 4970 Componibili Plastic Cabinet by Kartell – an iconic piece from the 1960s that seamlessly merges mid-century modern aesthetics with functional design. Part of the renowned ‘Componibili’ series, this cabinet boasts a squared base with gracefully curved angles, crafted from glossy plastic in a captivating green hue.
These square-based units are no longer produced by Kartell and are becoming increasingly rare. The green color adds a touch of originality and distinction to this great vintage piece.
This modular storage solution consists of two modules, one featuring a door for discreet storage, and the other open for easy access to your essentials. The innovative design allows for versatile use, making it an ideal addition to any room in your home. The glossy green finish not only adds a pop of color but also exudes a timeless charm that transcends design eras.
Enhancing its practicality, the 4970 Componibili Cabinet is equipped with wheels, ensuring effortless portability and adaptability to your evolving space requirements. The back of the plastic frame proudly displays the engraved logos of both the designer, Anna Castelli, and the manufacturer, Kartell, attesting to the authenticity and design pedigree of this mid-century masterpiece.
In excellent vintage conditions, healthy and cleaned, with wheels perfectly working. A beautiful and functional 60s design complement for your distinguished interiors.
Elevate your interior with this iconic plastic cabinet that effortlessly combines form and function. Embrace the legacy of Anna Castelli’s vision and Kartell’s innovation with a touch of mid-century modern elegance in your living space.
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1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Wall Mirror by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell - 1960s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and iconic patent design Kartell Mirror in off white, designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri in the 60s.
This mid-century modern masterpiece feat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Iconic Magazine Disc Holder Model 4675 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The model 4675 is the big sized version of the iconic magazine or disc holder designed by the world famous Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in 1972. This timeless piece of design with 6 b...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Chest of Drawers Model 4602 by Simon Fussell for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Simon Fussel
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and rare green plastic chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell and produced by Kartell.
This modular green plastic chest of drawers on wheels has a simple but ingeniou...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Green Squared Cabinet Kartell Componibili by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1960s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Ultra rare and beautiful square-based storage cabinet column on wheels designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri and manufactured by Kartell in the 60s.
This cabinet column is composed of two boxes with matching door- one of which is on wheels – and one smaller open box.
The sleek design with the curved borders immediately distinguish this space age masterpiece. The componibili (Italian for “modular”) can be transported easily and integrated into any space in the home and adapted to any use.
These square-based units are no longer produced by Kartell and are becoming increasingly rare. The green color adds a touch of originality and distinction to this great vintage piece.
In excellent vintage conditions, healthy and cleaned, with wheels perfectly working. A beautiful and functional 60s design complement for your distinguished interiors.
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
4035 wall lamp by Gerd Lange for Kartell, Italy, 1969
By Kartell, Gerd Lange
Located in Milano, IT
The 4035 sconce or table lamp, designed by Gerd Lange for Kartell, is an amazing fusion of minimalist elegance and modern sophistication. With its sleek, clean lines and a bold, deep...
Category
1660s Italian Space Age Antique Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four Aluminum Vico Magistretti for Kartell Bar or Counter Stools
By Vico Magistretti, Kartell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Four bar stools designed by Italian master Vico Magistretti for Kartell. Lightweight aluminum frames are powder coated supporting plastic seats with grab ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Philippe Starck Hi-Glob Stools for Kartell - a Pair
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Philippe Starck designed Hi-Glob barstools with mint green seats and gray lacquered frame for Kartell.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Black Metal Plastic Chairs 4855 by Anna Castelli Kartell, 1990s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal plastic Chairs 4855 by Anna Castelli Kartell, 1990s
Pair of chairs mod. 4855 with round seat with a hole in the centre, in plastic and black metal. The co...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maui Dining or Office Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 4
By Kartell, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.5" / Seat width: 18.3" / Width: 23" Height from floor to seat: 19.3" Back height: 15.8"
Highly desirable original set of 4 Italian MAUI Dining Chairs designed by Vi...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Space Age Green Plastic Chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age green plastic chairs mod. 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs mod. 4875 with rounded seat and back, in brigh...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Black Space Age Plastic Magazine Rack by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, Italy
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic black Italian Space Age plastic Magazin Holder designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Italy in the 1970s, mod. 4626
This version has four storage compartments and in the cen...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chair for Kartell White Italy Vintage Space Age
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Alsdorf, NW
Nice set of eight Italian chairs by Joe Colombo.
The black plastic model 4867 universale chair are a true Italian icon.
Manufactured and stamp...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 8-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Componibili storage unit components in vibrant hot pink. Shown as 8-tier in main photos. Will come with 8 “body” units and 4 “tops” so that yo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Joe Colombo, Universale Chairs for Kartell, 1980s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Renens, CH
Set of three Universale chairs by Joe Colombo.
These plastic side chairs have been designed during the late 1960s and produced by Kartell, Italy d...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 8-Tier Modern Storage Cabinet, Hot Pink, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Componibili storage unit components in vibrant hot pink. Shown as 8-tier in main photos. Will come with 8 “body” units and 4 “tops” so that...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Joe Colombo Universale Plastic Chairs in White by Kartell, Italy, 1967
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of eight Joe Colombo Universale chairs in white. The chairs are stackable per three.
Italian mid-century white plastic chairs model 4867 by Joe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century ashtray 4640 Cendrier by Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Round table ashtray model 4640 Cendrier in red and black plastic. The structure has several concentr...
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, circa 1963
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century.
Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A modern chair with striking visual appeal by the master of Italian Space Age design. A limited number of wood 4801 chairs...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Kartell by Philippe Starck Modern Ero/S Black Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Ero/S chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic.
With an organic shape, the ova...
Category
1990s Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Bookwarm Small Size by Ron Arad Kartell
By Kartell, Ron Arad
Located in Naples, IT
Bookworm – Small size – 7 bookends. Design by Ron Arad. The creativity of an artist, combined with the technology of a large company, gives life to an industrial-scale bookshop proje...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
PVC
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.
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Questions About Kartell Furniture
- What is Kartell known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Kartell 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.
- What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kartell 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.