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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 Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

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

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

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Ash and Black Frame
Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Ash and Black Frame

Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Ash and Black Frame

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Grey  ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s
Grey  ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s

Grey ABS 4663 Wall Ashtray/emptying trays by Centro Kappa for Kartell, 1980s

By Kappa, Kartell

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This wall ashtray is made up by 3 main parts with an additional removable tray. this sculptural item was designed as an ashtray but I think it should be more iteresting used as an em...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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....

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pop Missoni Sofa 3 Seats by Piero Lissoni
Pop Missoni Sofa 3 Seats by Piero Lissoni

Pop Missoni Sofa 3 Seats by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Missoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Kartell Geen-A Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Lunam Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Lunam Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Lunam Armchair by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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 Kartell, Marcello Siard

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

1970s Space Age Rotating Bottle Holder in White Plastic Made in Holland
1970s Space Age Rotating Bottle Holder in White Plastic Made in Holland

1970s Space Age Rotating Bottle Holder in White Plastic Made in Holland

By Kartell

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This Space Age rotating bottle holder is a playful and sculptural piece of Dutch design, made in Holland in the 1970s. With its bold circular geometry and smooth rotating base, it ex...

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1970s Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Foliage Armchair in Cardinal Red by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Armchair in Cardinal Red by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

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

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

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 available in a matte version with s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Rectangular Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Crystal by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Crystal by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Set of 2 Kartell Papyrus Chair in Crystal by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Papyrus is a remake of the archetypal antique rush chair, from a time when chair structures were decisive and strong. This chair combines a transluc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Kartell Invisible Low Rectangular Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Brick by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Brick by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Brick by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Grey 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Plastic Tower Cabinet designed by Simon Fussell
Mid-Century Modern Plastic Tower Cabinet designed by Simon Fussell

Mid-Century Modern Plastic Tower Cabinet designed by Simon Fussell

By Kartell, Simon Fussel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid-century modern four-tier stackable tower cabinet designed by Simon Fussell and manufactured by Kartell. Made from durable plastic, this modular unit offers flexible storage wit...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in Dove Grey by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in Dove Grey by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in Dove Grey by Philippe Starck & 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

Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell

Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell

By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws. Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket. Very good condition: very lig...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in Black/ Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in Black/ Aluminum by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in Black/ Aluminum 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell

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

Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967

Sergio Asti, Mod.4635 Black Ashtray / Catchall, Kartell Italy 1967

By Kartell, Sergio Asti

Located in Firenze, IT

Mod. 4635 black ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4,8 cm Diam. 25,5 cm Conditions: excellent, no d...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Kartell Blast Square Coffee 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 square with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the Sir Gio table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Orange 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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell Carpet Rug
Kartell Carpet Rug

Kartell Carpet Rug

$1,821 / item

Kartell Carpet Rug

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Nylon

Kartell Bookworm in White
Kartell Bookworm in White

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 revolutionary project produced on an industrial scale...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Set of 2 Ami Ami Chair in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Set of 2 Ami Ami Chair in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Set of 2 Ami Ami Chair in Crystal 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.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in.; Width 40.15 in.; Depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell 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

Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in White by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Dr. NO small armchair is a Kartell classic, known for its perfect combination of functionality and beauty. Dr. NO is not affected by temperature changes, is stackable up to four ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s Blast, a coffee table 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

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

Kartell Foliage Sofa Trevira Green by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

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

Kartell Madame Chair in Shanghai 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

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

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

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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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 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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 Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Geen-a is Kartell's first reading lamp, supplementing the brand’s lighting range with a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Toptop Table White by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Toptop Table White by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Toptop Table White by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet

By Eugeni Quitllet, Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Dr.Na Outdoor/Indoor Bar Table by Philippe Stark for Kartell, 1996
Dr.Na Outdoor/Indoor Bar Table by Philippe Stark for Kartell, 1996

Dr.Na Outdoor/Indoor Bar Table by Philippe Stark for Kartell, 1996

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Beirut, LB

Designed by Philippe Starck and crafted in Italy by Kartell, these tables feature a sleek 60cm diameter and a height of 73cm, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings. ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Kartell Foliage Sofa Teal by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

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

Italian wastepaper basket model 4670 by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s
Italian wastepaper basket model 4670 by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s

Italian wastepaper basket model 4670 by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s

By Gino Colombini, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian wastepaper basket model 4670 by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1970s Wastepaper basket Model 4670 with a cylindrical shape, made of black plastic. The structure features smooth,...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Lunam Pouf Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Lunam Pouf Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Lunam Pouf Orsetto by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Small Dune Trays in Chrome by Mario Bellini
Set of 4 Kartell Small Dune Trays in Chrome by Mario Bellini

Set of 4 Kartell Small Dune Trays in Chrome by Mario Bellini

By Mario Bellini, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The semi-transparent material of these trays with internal sculpting varies in chromatic intensity and luminosity and projects a magical three-dimensional illusion onto the surface holding glasses and cups. Images fluctuate and flow in these trays. Like mountain streams, rivers of lava, fiery flames. Animated images of the caprices of wind and light. Like the waves on the sea, desert dunes or the shimmering reflections of silk. These rainbow-colored trays...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Opaque White by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Opaque White by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Opaque White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to crate a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Kartell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kartell furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 219 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 904 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kartell were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Driade, Philippe Starck, and Gervasoni. Prices for Kartell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $80 and can go as high as $18,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $671.

Questions About Kartell Furniture

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell started making plastic objects shortly after its founding in 1949. The company began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters remained relatively costly. Kartell founders Giulio Castelli and Anna Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Kartell furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell chairs are made in Italy. Since 1967, the Italian furniture maker has produced pieces at its own factory in Noviglio, Lombardy. During the 1960s, Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design, and plastic remains one of its best-known materials to this day. In fact, it is the material for some of its most iconic chairs, including the Ghost chair, designed by Philippe Starck, and the S chair, created by Verner Panton. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Kartell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell is made in Italy. The company has had its headquarters and factory in Noviglio, Lombardy, since 1967. The company was initially founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. It began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Shop a wide variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    How big the Kartell Four table is varies. The rectangular dining table is actually available in four sizes. Its smallest version measures 62.5 inches in width by 31 inches in depth, and the largest is 87.5 inches long by 32 inches deep. Kartell also offers a 74.75-inch long option in two depths: 31 inches and 35.5 inches. All four size options are 28.25 inches tall. Shop a selection of Kartell dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.