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Kartell Furniture

Italian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kartell 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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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 Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in White
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in White

Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in White

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kabuki pendant light in blue. Dimensions: Height: 19.67 in.; Diameter: 23 in. Made of: Thermoplastic Technopolymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century
Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century

Pair of Eros chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, late 20th century

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of red / orange revolving Eros chairs by Philippe Kartell for Starck, mid to late 20th century. In blood orange Italian acrylic with sleek aluminum bases, each of which featur...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

4055 Floor lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti For Kartell, 1960s
4055 Floor lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti For Kartell, 1960s

4055 Floor lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti For Kartell, 1960s

By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal and plastic floor lamp designed by Luigi Bandini Buti, model 4055. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best price.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Blue
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Blue

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Blue

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

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Sage Green by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Sage Green by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Sage Green by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper 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

Metal

Kartell Bookworm in White
Kartell Bookworm in White

Kartell Bookworm in White

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Kartell Bookworm in White

By Ron Arad, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Black Slatted Ash
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Black Slatted Ash

Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Black Slatted Ash

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

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

Quattro Sedie Eros di Philippe Starck per Kartell Anni 90

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

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

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A comfortable armchair in transparent and coloured polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the Quintessence of Baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Mat White 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 Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...

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 Foliage Armchair in Cardinal Red by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Armchair in Cardinal Red 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 Tall Only Me Mirror in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Kartell Tall Only Me Mirror in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Kartell Tall Only Me Mirror in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Only Me is a mirror with a slender frame in a variety of colors. Only Me is available in square and rectangular versions that can be hung in either direction.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Ikon White by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Black by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Black by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Black by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini

By Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A light, ultra-streamlined chair, so representative of the Minimalist and elegant style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Made of a mass-tinted thermoplastic technopolymer, Lizz is manufactured in a single piece, using gas-blowing technology. Its name (from Liz Taylor) as well as the traditional chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Bloom New lamp family with its elliptical shape and distinctive original structure covered by sparkling polycarbonate flowers as pure and precious as crystal comes in, wall light. As delicate as a spring bouquet, Bloom lights offer new and sophisticated multi-color nuances in lavender and mint or an elegant transparent white monochrome. A series of little lights located within the frame beams the light shafts through the flowers...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Dove by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Dove by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Dove by Piero Lissoni

By Carlo Tamborini, Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell 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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Taj Mini Table Lamps in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Taj Mini Table Lamps in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Taj Mini Table Lamps in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Taj mini is the small version of the three-dimensional lamp which becomes a luminous sculpture that fits perfectly into every corner of the home, thanks to it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Generic is an ambitious project of profoundly ethical connotations, in which contemporary design sets out to fulfil new objectives and creativity is pl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Grey by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Grey by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Grey by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A light, ultra-streamlined chair, so representative of the minimalist and elegant style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Made of a mass-tinted thermoplastic technopolymer, Lizz is manufactured in a single piece, using gas-blowing technology. Its name (from Liz Taylor) as well as the traditional chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 original product with an industria...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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 Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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

Kartell Trays Trolley
Kartell Trays Trolley

Kartell Trays Trolley

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kartell Trays trolley in black PMMA with a chrome-plated steel frame. Designed by Piero Lissoni in 2002. Features three superimposed shelves and sits on c...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Kartell Medium Bloom Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Medium Bloom Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Medium Bloom Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Bloom New lamp family with its elliptical shape and distinctive original structure covered by sparkling polycarbonate flowers as pure and precious as crystal in hanging. As delicate as a spring bouquet, Bloom lights offer new and sophisticated multi-color nuances in lavender and mint or an elegant transparent white monochrome. A series of little lights located within the frame beams the light shafts through the flowers...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Postmodern Stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1980s
Pair of Postmodern Stools by Anna Casatelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1980s

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

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

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Metallic Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Metallic Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Metallic Gold 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Scarabaeus Ltd (Illustrated Price List for the George Beylerian Emporium)
Scarabaeus Ltd (Illustrated Price List for the George Beylerian Emporium)

Scarabaeus Ltd (Illustrated Price List for the George Beylerian Emporium)

By Superstudio, George Beylerian, Kartell

Located in New York, NY

Promotional literature for American retailer, curator, author, and impresario George Beylerian’s Scarabaeus, an avant-garde design emporium located on E 60th Street in NYC that opene...

Category

1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

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

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

By Marcello Siard, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

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

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Kartell, Gae Aulenti

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

Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003
Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003

Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Lisboa, PT

Designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell in 2003, the Take table lamp is a defining example of Kartell’s early 21st-century approach to playful minimalism and industrial elegance. ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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

Model 4801 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in bruxelles, BE

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

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Wood

KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967
KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967

KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in bruxelles, BE

Creamy white plastic lamp designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate
Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck, Clear Polycarbonate

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in San Carlos, CA

A genuine example of one of the most recognized furniture designs of the 21st century — the Kartell Louis Ghost Armchair by Philippe Starck. Authenticity confirmed via molded maker's...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell
Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell

Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Ignazio Gardella, Kartell

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Table By A. Castelli Ferrieri & Ignazio Gardella For Kartell. This iconic Italian mid century modern center table or dining table was created in the 1960's by Kart...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Valet stand « Servomuto » by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s
Valet stand « Servomuto » by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

Valet stand « Servomuto » by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1980s

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 46x43cm H:150cm This vintage valet stand is the "Servomuto" model designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1986. Designed by th...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 yellow chairs “4875” mod. by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell-70s
Set of 4 yellow chairs “4875” mod. by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell-70s

Set of 4 yellow chairs “4875” mod. by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell-70s

By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Padova, IT

The almost comical appearance, soft curves and compact proportions of Carlo Bartoli's 4875 chair are very reminiscent of two famous previous Kartell models, the 1960 stackable childr...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy
Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy

Servierwagen Filippo Beistelltisch Kartell Antonio Citterio Löw Italy

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Beistellwagen von Kartell Italy aus den 1990er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Antonio Citterio & Oliver Löw und wurde bekannt unter ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian space age cream chairs 4868 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s
Italian space age cream chairs 4868 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s

Italian space age cream chairs 4868 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian space age cream chairs 4868 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s Pair of Model 4868 chairs, also known as the Universal Chair, made of glossy off-white yellow ABS plastic. The s...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Black Vademecum table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
Black Vademecum table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s

Black Vademecum table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Black Vademecum (model 4034) table lamp, designed by Joe Colombo in 1968 and manufactured by Kartell. The Vademecum lamp is made of a plastic base and a stainless steel arm / shade....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell

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 Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Beige
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Beige

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Beige

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

1980s Stool, Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
1980s Stool, Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

1980s Stool, Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Neuss, NW

Postmodern stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell from the 1980s. High-quality plastic frame in black and white with the rare original seat cushion. The seat has been reupholste...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Synthetic, Plastic

Kartell Cara Chair Ivory Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Chair Ivory 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 industria...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, Kartell is an Italian brand. Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri, founded the company in Milan in 1949. Originally, Kartell was an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. It first introduced its housewares division in 1953. Find a large selection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, the Kartell Componibili is stackable. In fact, a big part of the appeal of the furniture collection is the fact that you can stack it up to create the ideal storage solution for your needs. Kartell first unveiled the Componibili line in 1967, and it remains popular today. Find a collection of Kartell Componibili furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell a real Kartell, look for the maker's markings. Nearly all authentic pieces will feature an embossed mark that indicates the Kartell name, the product name and the designer name. If your piece lacks any of these three marks or the marking is printed in ink on the piece or on a paper label, it may be a replica. You can also research identifying characteristics for your particular type of furniture and use these to evaluate your item. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    The history of Kartell furniture begins with Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. They founded the company in 1949 as an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. The affordability and infinite range of styles and hues won devotees of Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans and dish racks. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, including the KS 1146 Bucket, which won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. In 1972, Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1988, Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, who has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The dimensions of the Kartell Invisible table vary by style. The high rectangular table measures around 15.75 inches in height by 15.75 inches in depth by 47 inches in length, while the low rectangle version is 12.4 inches high by 15.75 inches deep by 47 inches long. There is also a 39-inch by 39-inch square Invisible table available in 28- and 12.4-inch heights. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Kartell Invisible tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.