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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 Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Lunam Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

$6,608Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Lunam Sofa 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

Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Black 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

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Chrome by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Smoke 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 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 Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Chrome Frame
Kartell Viscount of Wood Table by Philippe Stark in Walnut and Chrome Frame

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

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

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bookworm in White
Kartell Bookworm in White

Kartell Bookworm in White

$994Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Bookworm in White

By Kartell, Ron Arad

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 Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen
Kartell Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen

Kartell Spoon Adjustable Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen

By Kartell, Toan Nguyen, Antonio Citterio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An original stool whose shape is as elastic in appearance as it is in function. The innovation of Spoon consists mainly in attaching the seat to a centr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Trix Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Kartell in Black Fabric
Trix Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Kartell in Black Fabric

Trix Modular Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Kartell in Black Fabric

By Kartell

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

An Icon of Transformable Italian Design Designed by Piero Lissoni for Kartell, the Trix is one of the most innovative pieces of contemporary Italian furniture. Introduced in 2006, i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

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

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

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

Kartell Madame Chair in Milan Print by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Kartell 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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Set of 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 Invisible Square Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Square Table in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Square Table in Glossy White 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 of form makes it adaptable to a...

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Crystal by Fabio Novembre
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Crystal by Fabio Novembre

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Crystal by Fabio Novembre

By Kartell, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

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

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 Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black
Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black

Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Q/Wood is the armchair from the Smart Wood collection, with enveloping lines that create soft armrests and offer maximum seating comfort. Using patented technology, the wood is worke...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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

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 Kartell, Studio BBPR

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...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Iron

Gastone Serving Trolley Bar Cart by Antonio Citterio for Kartell
Gastone Serving Trolley Bar Cart by Antonio Citterio for Kartell

Gastone Serving Trolley Bar Cart by Antonio Citterio for Kartell

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

Gastone Trolley is a small, functional serving trolley created by Antonio Citterio together with Oliver Löw in 1991 for Italian Kartell. The disks have a slight indentation all aroun...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4
Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4

By Kartell

Located in Wichita, KS

Set of four charcoal grey Ghost Chairs by Phillipe Starck for Kartell - good condition with minor abrasions consistent with age. made of polycarbonate material To view all of our...

Category

20th Century European Modern 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 Joe Colombo, Kartell

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....

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Trays Trolley
Kartell Trays Trolley

Kartell Trays Trolley

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

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

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

Vintage Retro Full Metal Italian 1970's Kartell Bar Stool

By Kartell

Located in Markington, GB

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

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell x Laufen Shellfish Wall Shelf, Amber, Ludovica & Rob Palomba 2013 Italy.
Kartell x Laufen Shellfish Wall Shelf, Amber, Ludovica & Rob Palomba 2013 Italy.

Kartell x Laufen Shellfish Wall Shelf, Amber, Ludovica & Rob Palomba 2013 Italy.

By Kartell, Laufen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell x Laufen Shellfish Wall Shelf, Amber, Ludovica & Roberto Palomba, Italy. Thanks to its simplicity and formal purity, the shelf Shelfish adds a personal touch to any room, wit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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

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

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Auxiliary bar and table by Kartell & Anna Castelli Ferrieri

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Orange auxiliary bar, with cylindrical storage system, model N° 4966 made for Kartell in 1969. Design by Anna Castelli Ferrieri (1918-2005), wife of Giulio Castelli (1920 - 2006). Kartell is a company dedicated to design and furniture founded in 1949 and continues to operate today in the city of Milan. The table is a set of orange nesting tables...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

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

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Green 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Kartell, Antonio Citterio

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

KD7 Chandelier by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s
KD7 Chandelier by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s

KD7 Chandelier by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s

By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern KD7 Chandelier by Achille and Pier Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s KD7 chandelier with red plastic dome diffuser. The lampshade is supported and fits perfec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Marcello Siard, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Red plastic shelves by Marcello Siard for Kartell, 1970s Set of fantastic six shelves with asymmetric profile in bright red plastic. There are two types of measures: o...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Red by Fabio Novembre

By Fabio Novembre, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Amber by Fabio Novembre
Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Amber by Fabio Novembre

Set of 4 Kartell Lantern Table Lamps in Amber by Fabio Novembre

By Kartell, Fabio Novembre

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lantern by Fabio Novembre is an original portable LED, transparent, “chargeable”, injection moulded lamp that charges by placing it onto a charging base. The light is projected by a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Kartell, Philippe Starck

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 La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck, Set of Two
Kartell La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck, Set of Two

Kartell La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck, Set of Two

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the iconic Kartell La Marie Chairs, designed by the renowned Philippe Starck. These chairs are beautiful examples of modern design, combining sleek lines with a transpare...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Carbon Fiber

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 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 furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

Questions About Kartell Furniture

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