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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
Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1981, Italy
Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1981, Italy

Set of Six Kartell Dining Chairs by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, 1981, Italy

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of six late modernist dining chairs from Italian design house Kartell. The 4855 model is a rarer edition of seating, designed in 1981 by the company’s co-founder and Art Direct...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Centopiedi 4545-6" Daybed Design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi for Kartell, 1972
"Centopiedi 4545-6" Daybed Design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi for Kartell, 1972

"Centopiedi 4545-6" Daybed Design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi for Kartell, 1972

By Antonio Locatelli and Pietro Salmoiraghi, Kartell

Located in taranto, IT

"CentopIedi 4545-6" bed design A. Locatelli P. Salmoiraghi - Studio Pro - for Kartell, 1972 Extremely rare Centipede bed designed by antonio locatelli and pietro salmoiraghi, studio...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Nanda Vigo, Floor lamp mod. 4041, prod. Kartell, 1968
Nanda Vigo, Floor lamp mod. 4041, prod. Kartell, 1968

Nanda Vigo, Floor lamp mod. 4041, prod. Kartell, 1968

By Kartell, Nanda Vigo

Located in Rivoli, IT

Floor lamp designed in 1968 by Nanda Vigo for Kartell, lacquered aluminum base and top closure and white methacrylate diffuser. Neon lighting, fully functional.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Kartell, George Beylerian, Superstudio

Located in New York, NY

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

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1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Philippe Starck Prince AHA Stool Kartell Fennel Green Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Philippe Starck Prince AHA Stool Kartell Fennel Green Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Philippe Starck Prince AHA Stool Kartell Fennel Green Mid-Century Modern

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Hourglass-Shaped Stool designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. This is a vintage Prince AHA hourglass-shaped stool with a sleek and minimalist design in fennel gr...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite
6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite

6 Kartell Italy Mademoiselle Chairs by Philippe Starck Black Fabric Lucite

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Set of 6 Mademoiselle dining or armchairs in the original black cotton upholstery and with transparent Lucite frames. Designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Kartel...

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Early 2000s Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Lucite

Gae Aulenti Yellow Coffee Table for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
Gae Aulenti Yellow Coffee Table for Kartell, Italy, 1970s

Gae Aulenti Yellow Coffee Table for Kartell, Italy, 1970s

By Kartell, Gae Aulenti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A low, square coffee table with smooth, rounded edges, creating a sense of minimalism and modernity. Its monolithic appearance is accentuated by the clean lines and uniform surface. ...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Red Squared Wall Mirror by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Italy, 1970s
Red Squared Wall Mirror by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Italy, 1970s

Red Squared Wall Mirror by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Italy, 1970s

By Kartell, Gino Colombini

Located in Milan, IT

Wall mirror model 4724 by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Large red metacrylate frame with round mirror.

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy
Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy

Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic Bourgie table lamp designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell, Italy, executed entirely in transparent crystal-clear polycarbonate. One of Kartell’s most recognizable lighti...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Polycarbonate

Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee
Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee

Modern Indoor Outdoor Philippe Starck for Kartell Ploof Settee

By Kartell

Located in Pasadena, TX

Kartell Philippe Starck was born in Paris on 18th January 1949 the son of an aircraft designer; it is he who probably inspired the young Starck. Even at a very early age Starck sh...

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1990s European Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell All Saints Mirror in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
Kartell All Saints Mirror in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

Kartell All Saints Mirror in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Round mirror with a transparent or colored PMMA frame, with a unique pleated effect. The possibility of applying transparency even to gold and chrome, makes this mirror an extremely ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell

Located in Linkebeek, BE

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

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Dr. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Black Polypropylene
Dr. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Black Polypropylene

Dr. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Black Polypropylene

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet Designed For Kartell Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair Two In Stock Price Per Chair Juxtaposing varying ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy

Space Age Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy

By Kartell, Isao Hosoe

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...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Kartell Extra Large Multiple Dining Table by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Extra Large Multiple Dining Table by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Extra Large Multiple Dining Table by Antonio Citterio

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Multiple is a large family of tables, versatile in its uses, and designed for customisation by playing with its shapes (rounded square, round and oval) and pairing of bases (central base with two, three or four spokes) and tops (solid colour stoneware or marble and glass finish). To the collection are added the low table multiple low models 43...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo, 1960s

By Kartell

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Space Age Model KD6 Pendant Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1960s Large pendant light from the Italian manufacturer Kartell after a draft of Ac...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gino Colombini for Kartell Wall Mirror in Ebanil Italia 60s Mid-Century
Gino Colombini for Kartell Wall Mirror in Ebanil Italia 60s Mid-Century

Gino Colombini for Kartell Wall Mirror in Ebanil Italia 60s Mid-Century

By Gino Colombini, Kartell

Located in Palermo, IT

Rare wall mirror by Gino Colombini for Kartell Milano. Handcrafted in black-colored "Ebanil" in the 1960s. The material is described as unbreakable, .Kartell is a renowned Italian d...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kartell Bookworm in Black
Kartell Bookworm in Black

Kartell Bookworm in Black

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 revolutionary project produced on an industrial scale...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

A Rare Kartell Model 4065 Pendant Light, Italy, c. 1965
A Rare Kartell Model 4065 Pendant Light, Italy, c. 1965

A Rare Kartell Model 4065 Pendant Light, Italy, c. 1965

By Kartell

Located in Dronten, NL

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional piece of lighting history: the Kartell Model 4065 pendant lamp. Designed in the mid-1960s—a pivotal era for Italian design—t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Ceiling Lamp by Gianemilio, Pietro and Anna Monti for Kartell, 1960s, Italy
Ceiling Lamp by Gianemilio, Pietro and Anna Monti for Kartell, 1960s, Italy

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...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Sunset Orange by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Sunset Orange by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Sunset Orange by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian Modern White Plastic Magazine Rack 4675 by Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s
Italian Modern White Plastic Magazine Rack 4675 by Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s

Italian Modern White Plastic Magazine Rack 4675 by Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern white plastic Magazine rack mod. 4675 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, 1970s Iconic magazine rack mod. 4675 in white-beige plastic with 6 compartments. It features a r...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Joe Colombo, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s
Joe Colombo, Table Lamp, Acrylic, Italy, 1960s

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

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Titanium by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Titanium by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Titanium 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Tropical Grey by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Glossy Table in Tropical Grey by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Glossy Table in Tropical Grey by Antonio Citterio

By Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio

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

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 Simon Fussel, Kartell

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 A.I. Counter Stool in Black by Philippe Starck
Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Black by Philippe Starck

Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Black 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 Glossy Table in Aged Bronze by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Glossy Table in Aged Bronze by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Glossy Table in Aged Bronze by Antonio Citterio

By Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio

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

Plastic

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

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Chairs in Orange 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold/Black by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold/Black 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

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Table Lamp model 4720 by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
Table Lamp model 4720 by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

Table Lamp model 4720 by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s

By Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

Spherical lamp designed by Italian designer Filippo Panseca for Kartell, drawn at the end of the 1960s. Inside the glass sphere, a mirror is positioned diagonally and reflects neon l...

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1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Kartell Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plexiglass

Set of Three Red and Gold Acrylic "T" Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell
Set of Three Red and Gold Acrylic "T" Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell

Set of Three Red and Gold Acrylic "T" Tables by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three contemporary 'T' side tables designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell (ca. 2006, Italy). Composed of batch dyed PMMM (acrylic) in red and amber (one taller table model ...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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 Piuma Chair in Gray by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Piuma Chair in Gray by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Piuma Chair in Gray by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Sage by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Sage by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Sage by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouett...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959

Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959

By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in taranto, IT

very rare suspension lamp produced by Kartell from 1959, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni reported with the initials "KD7") the diffuser is in white opal methacryl...

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1950s Italian Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Opal, Brass

Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Dr. No in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

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 Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

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

Gae Aulenti for Kartell "KIng Sun" Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Gae Aulenti for Kartell "KIng Sun" Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

Gae Aulenti for Kartell "KIng Sun" Table Lamp, Italy 1970s

By Gae Aulenti, Kartell

Located in Naples, IT

This 'King Sun' lighting object was created by Gae Aulenti for Kartell in 1967. The lamp was specially designed for the Olivetti showroom in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aulenti herself ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 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 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 2-Seat Sofa in Black by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Black 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 Madame Chair in Rome Print by Philippe Starck
Kartell Madame Chair in Rome Print by Philippe Starck

Kartell Madame Chair in Rome 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 refined contract projects.    

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Iconic black magazine rack 4676 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartel, Italy 1970s
Iconic black magazine rack 4676 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartel, Italy 1970s

Iconic black magazine rack 4676 by Giotto Stoppino for Kartel, Italy 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Italy / 1970 / magazine rack 4676 / Giotto Stoppino for Kartel / plastic / Italian / Vintage / Mid-Century / Pop Art / Design Classics / Italian Modern / Modernist / Postmodern / Spa...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Powder by Philippe Starck
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Powder by Philippe Starck

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Powder 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp Outdoor in Opaque Black 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

KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy
KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy

KD7 Orange Pendant Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

The Kartell KD7 stands as a rare and contemporary classic, embodying the timeless brilliance of 1950s/1960s Italian design. Crafted by Kartell, this extraordinary pendant lamp featur...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Jellies coat hangers draw their inspiration from the tableware collection of the same name designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell in 2014. Dimensions: Height 2.38 in.; diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

A rare GP & A Monti table lamp for Kartell
A rare GP & A Monti table lamp for Kartell

A rare GP & A Monti table lamp for Kartell

By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Kartell

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and minimal table lamp by Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Kartell.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Brass

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Light Orange by Philippe Starck
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Light Orange by Philippe Starck

Kartell Dr. Na Table in Light Orange by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Kartell Multi Rectangular 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Philippe Starck A I Grey Recycled Barstool For Kartell
Philippe Starck A I Grey Recycled Barstool For Kartell

Philippe Starck A I Grey Recycled Barstool For Kartell

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in San Diego, CA

The A.I. family is growing, with the addition of A.I. STOOL RECYCLED, a product made from recycled material with a clear focus on comfort thanks to a broad, welcoming seat. Available...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Square Bar 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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 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.