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
Universal chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell , 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Athens, Attiki
Joe Colombo’s ‘Universale’ chair, Kartell late 1960s.
Solid, stackable, and colorful, this red Universale chair reflects a late-1960s enth...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo for Kartell Armchair Mod. 4801 Numbered No. 29, Italy 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastic and large white curved beech wood armchair, Mod. 4801 Designer Joe Colombo and produced by Kartell in Italy , an icon of Italian Modernism. A limited number of wooden 4801 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Magazine Holder Silver Mod. 4676, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
A historic magazine rack designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, model 4676, the magazine rack has four compartments and a central round handle. It is a beautiful object that can be...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of Polo Bar Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, 1979
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Budapest, HU
The Polo Bar Stool, crafted by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell in 1979, stands out as a significant piece of modern furniture that showcases the era's inno...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Space Age Pair of Red Plastic Chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age pair of red plastic chairs by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Pair of chairs with rounded shapes, in red plastic with removable l...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
P. Starck for Kartell 4 Chairs Model La Marie in Transparent Polycarbonate Italy
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Palermo, IT
PHILIPPE STARCK Production Kartell, Italy 2000 ca. Four chairs model “La Marie” in transparent polycarbonate colored in different shades, orange, yellow, purple and red. Production b...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Chair La Marie in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The first completely transparent chair in the world, made of polycarbonate in a single mould. Marie combines a light and impalpable image with essent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s
By Kartell
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1950s
Pendant lamp by Kartell based on a design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni from ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Toy Moschino Table Lamp Made in Italy
By Kartell, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
The Toy Moschino Table Lamp from Kartell is a charming addition to any room. Made in Italy, this friendly LED lamp doubles as a playful sculpture during the day and provides a soft g...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
C. 2004 Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell Bourgie Table Lamp in Clear Plastic
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bourgie Table Lamp, originally designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell in 2004. This particular example was produced in Italy in 2004. The lamp is comprised of clear poly...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Table / floor lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy 1968. Two models were produced, this is the rare largest version. Interesting radical design...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal Green by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable armchair in transparent and colored polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the quintessence of baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Transparent Acrylic Side Table by Kartell, Italy 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking contemporary side table crafted entirely from clear molded acrylic. This Italian design piece features a sculptural silhouette with a wide circular top resting on a fluted c...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Italian Chairs Model 4870 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy 80s
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Chairs, model 4870, was designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell Italy in '80s.
The Chairs are stackable and the legs are removable.
These Chairs ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Model 4300 Dining Table by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Italy. Red plastic construction with square design. Could be used as a game table or card table as well.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair No 42, Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Echt, NL
Early 4801 Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo in very good condition
Number 42
This chair is formed from 3 pieces of plywood which lock together without a...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Kartell Lunat Desk by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The LUNAT desk, designed by Patricia Urquiola, creates the ideal solution for a home smart working station as well as a desk in a hotel room. The powde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,904 / item
Ceiling Lamp by Gianemilio, Pietro and Anna Monti for Kartell, 1960s, Italy
By Kartell, G.P.A. Monti
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Ceiling Lamp by Gianemilio, Pietro and Anna Monti for Kartell, 1960s, Italy
Plexiglass cover and black metal body.
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works wit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in High Point, NC
A white and orange acrylic table lamp designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.6” H x 4.6” Diameter
Bulb Specifications: E-1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
White 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1970 and produced by Kartell in 1973 two years after designer Joe Colombo's death, the Kartell 4630 Roto/Rotocenere ashtray is Colombo at his finest. White pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Philippe Starck for Kartell Stool "Napoleon," Italy 2000
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Napoleon is a stool-table that is striking in its originality and nonconformity. Designed to decorate any room without preclusion, with sympathy and humor, but also with an eye to fu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
VINTAGE Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Magazine Rack
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Giotto Stoppino for Kartell Vintage White Plastic Magazine Rack! 2 Available! No chips or cracks but both show some yellowing to the finish.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Isao Hosoe, Kartell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Space Age wall or ceiling lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable t...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Modern Storage Cabinets by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Componibili Storage Unit, 1969 designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri in white, Made in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
Kartell Salad Spoon & Fork Casalinghi, 1958 Design, Gino Colombini, Milan, Italy
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare collectors item by Kartell Samco, Italy: this very set of salad cutlery comes in a cream with pistachio green handles!
Designed in 1958 amongst other household items by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013 and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,174 / item
Ashtray by Gino Colombini for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black plastic and chromed metal ashtray. Stamped on the bottom. Wear due to time and age of the ashtray.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Suspended Light by Eugenio Gentili for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Eugenio Gentili
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare pendant lamp made of two pieces of white-opaline acrylic attached by a metal structure. Drawn by Italian designer Eugenio Gentili for the Iconic Italian brand Kartell in the 196...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Italian Pendant Lamp for Kartell, 1950s
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian pendant lamp model KD6 designed by famous designer Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell in 1959, opal methacrylate diffuser.
Please note that the lamp is origina...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
$891 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Adam Wood Bookcase
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adam Wood is Kartell’s first real bookcase for living areas. The shapes of its curved wooden shelves and 3-D painted steel frame have been optimised by CAD s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$9,917 / item
Kartell Eleganza Ela Chair by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegance and its discreet charm. Philippe Starck has re-thought the essential lines of Italian style with a timeless chair that combines the world of Haute Couture with bon ton. Dist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$1,271 / item
Kartell floor-standing coat rack, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Floor standing coat rack by Kartell, Made in Italy, 1960s.
Kartell post modern plastic coat rack in cream/white, removable.
The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$1,095 / item
Post-Modern Model 4855 Armchair Chair by Anna Castelli for Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool post-modern Model 4855 armchair chair by Anna Castelli for Kartell, circa 1990s. The cockpit shaped structure has curved armrests with a round midsection and detachable section...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Red by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Midcentury Large Table Lamp KD29 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare color
- iconic type
- nice style of lighting
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in taranto, IT
very rare suspension lamp produced by Kartell from 1959, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni reported with the initials "KD7")
the diffuser is in white opal methacryl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Opal, Brass
Kartell Undique Table by Patricia Urquiola
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UNDIQUE is a collection of side and low tables, designed to form islands of conviviality in the home. Thanks to tops of different size and height, these tables can be arranged in ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,249 / item
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers with square base and rounded corne...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy 1970s Space Age Umbrella Stand
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Delft, NL
A Gino Colombini for Kartell, Italy 1970s Space Age umbrella Stand
A beige plastic round Stand with a round loose silver metal ring...
Category
20th Century Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The hanging lamp model "KD 6” was designed by the brothers Castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by the famous Italian company Kartell.
KD 6 lamp ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Green by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses.
Dimensions: He...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Chrome by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series of rectangular two-dimensional wall mirrors which bring to mind milled crystal frames. The frames are made of transparent or colored polycarbonate with seagull wing sections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin
Philippe Starck for Kartell Grey Dr No Stackable Iconic Armchairs Price for Pair
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Philippe Starck for Kartell Grey Dr. No Stackable Iconic Armchairs
Manufactured in Italy by Kartell February 1998, moulded label to the underside of each chair
Made of po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
1990s Kartell Dr. Na Table in Cream White and Black by Philippe Starck, Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- The base has been lacquered in matt black color
- Stamped by producer
Category
1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue 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
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Bronze Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Ikon Orange by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest cushions which make it soft and comfortable, made with fabrics conceived specificall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Orange by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest cushions which make it soft and comfortable, made with fabrics conceived specificall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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 Bourgie Lamp in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$1,128 / item
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Black & White
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Audrey is a versatile and contemporary chair which because of its simple, clean lines obtained through a special die-casting process is composed of only two parts and made without we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Wichita, KS
Rare original Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros swivel chairs with marking, made in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Kartell KD29 Desk Light Joe Colombo circa 1970 Purple
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Pymble, NSW
Classic Space Age designed table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell and licensed manufactured by Advance Industries, Australia.
The KD29 table lamp is made entir...
Category
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Black by Piero Lissoni & Carlo Tamborini
By 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 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 furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Kartell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kartell furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 219 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 904 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kartell were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Driade, Philippe Starck, and Gervasoni. Prices for Kartell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $80 and can go as high as $18,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $671.
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Questions About Kartell Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, 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.
- What country is Kartell from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024The 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.
- What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- What is Kartell known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell 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.
- Where is Kartell made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell 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, 2024How 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.
- Where are Kartell chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell 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.
- Who is the founder of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The 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.
- How do you tell a real Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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, 2024The 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, 2024How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Kartell an Italian brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2022Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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, 2024Philippe 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.