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

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Copper 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

Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s

Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light, Italy circa 1960s

By Kartell, Sergio Asti

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sergio Asti for Kartell suspension ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Acrylic shade, nickel plated hardware. Takes 1 medium bulb. Complimentary US rewiring upon requ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Aged Bronze Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Aged Bronze Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio

By Glen Oliver Löw, Antonio Citterio, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

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 floor-standing coat rack, 1960s
Kartell floor-standing coat rack, 1960s

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 ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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

Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Titanium 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Large KD62 pendant by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Kartell, 1960s
Large KD62 pendant by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Kartell, 1960s

Large KD62 pendant by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Kartell, 1960s

By Kartell, Eugenio Gentili

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Large KD62 pendant designed by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi in 1962 and manufactured by Kartell. The lamp consists of two plastic shades and is finished with metal details. It contains ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By 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

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

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Opaque Black by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Smatrik Stool in White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Smatrik Stool in White by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Smatrik Stool in White by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Smatrik stool joins the family of seats created by Tokujin Yoshioka and is crafted using a mould which enables the recreation of a 3D net that overlaps and crosses over.Thanks to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Eleganza Nia Chair by Philippe Starck
Kartell Eleganza Nia Chair by Philippe Starck

Kartell Eleganza Nia Chair by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble 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.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Marble, Steel

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 Four Table Soft Touch in White by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in White by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in White 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 of drawers or storage furnishings for computer hardware. They can be placed side-by-side to form office workstations. Four is available with a painted steel body and a 2.5 cm thick table...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Glossy White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Glossy White 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

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Dove by Piero Lissoni

By 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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in Black by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The constant interplay of design and technological innovation has led to the creation of Smatrik, the latest interpretation of a chair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. It has an innova...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Black by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

White Methacrylate Square Mirror 4724/5 by G. Stoppino for Kartell
White Methacrylate Square Mirror 4724/5 by G. Stoppino for Kartell

White Methacrylate Square Mirror 4724/5 by G. Stoppino for Kartell

By Gino Colombini, Kartell

Located in Varese, Lombardia

White methacrylate square wall mirror design by Gino Colombini and produced by Kartell in the 1970s. Good condition: a very small chip on one corner. a few darker lines along one side.

Category

1870s Italian Space Age Antique Kartell Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

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

Kartell Set of 2 Ami Ami Chair in Smoke 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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Eleganza Nia Missoni Chair by Philippe Starck
Kartell Eleganza Nia Missoni Chair by Philippe Starck

Kartell Eleganza Nia Missoni 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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell KD6 Chandelier by Castiglioni, 62cm, Made in Italy
Kartell KD6 Chandelier by Castiglioni, 62cm, Made in Italy

Kartell KD6 Chandelier by Castiglioni, 62cm, Made in Italy

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in London, England

The Kartell KD6 4006 chandelier, designed by the famous designers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in Italy in the 1950s, is an exceptional piece that is very rarely found on the...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

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

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

Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Grey 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

Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Set of Three Chrome Plastic Coat Hangers Olaf Bohr, 1960s

By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr

Located in Catania, CT

Original vintage condition with trace of age and use for this set of three coat hangers made from chrome plastic designed by Olaf Bohr for Kartell. Small losses of chrome. Italy 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Large FL/Y Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Large FL/Y Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Large FL/Y Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

FL/Y pendant light large in crystal. It is a collection of pendant lamps designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2002. Dimensions: Shade height: 21.67 in.; Diameter: 32.67 in.; Unit weig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo
Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Crystal by Joe Colombo

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A true symbol of Sixties design, famous also for being the only piece by Kartell made entirely of wood. Contemporary technology has made it possible to create the same product usin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Sand
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Sand

Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Sand

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

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

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black 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

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in White by Philippe Starck
Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in White by Philippe Starck

Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in White by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Uncle collection designed by Philippe Starck adds the Uncle Jim armchair. The armchair echoes the lines and sinuosity of Uncle Jack and lends itself to b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni
Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni

Pop Missoni Sofa by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Missoni, Piero Lissoni

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

Purple Kartell Easy Pendant Light Designed by Ferruccio Laviani
Purple Kartell Easy Pendant Light Designed by Ferruccio Laviani

Purple Kartell Easy Pendant Light Designed by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Vienna, AT

Easy is a cylindrical suspension lamp that enchants and excites with plays of color and light. Once turned on the polycarbonate is enhanced by a myriad of reflections. 3 pieces avai...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Crystal by Alberto E Francesco Meda
Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Crystal by Alberto E Francesco Meda

Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Crystal by Alberto E Francesco Meda

By Francesco Meda, Kartell, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Aledin Dec is defined by the faceted decoration of its cone-shaped diffuser. The luminous beam throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applic...

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

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

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This functional and refined table also has a strict geometric design. Thanks to the elegant design solution, the position of the slim table top allows for the convenient positioning ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Ecru by Piero Lissoni

By Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni, 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 Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Gold by Philippe Starck
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Gold by Philippe Starck

Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Gold 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 Gold by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Gold by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Gold 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 th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Gold 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 silho...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Amber by Ferruccio Laviani
Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Amber by Ferruccio Laviani

Set of 4 Kartell Battery Lamps in Amber by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Battery is an iconic compact lampshade. It is made from transparent PMMA and truly embodies innovation, being 100% rechargeable when plugged in and with a battery life of up to 8 hours. This allows it to be moved around extremely easily: perfect for use in outdoor restaurants...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

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

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 or...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

'Plastics, by Piero Lissoni for Kartell
'Plastics, by Piero Lissoni for Kartell

'Plastics, by Piero Lissoni for Kartell

By Piero Lissoni, Kartell

Located in Athens, Attiki

Minimalistic and sleek design by Piero Lissoni for Kartell. 3 modular leather pieces that can be combined according to one's needs.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Leather, Plastic

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

Kartell Spoon Stool in White by Antonio Citterio & Toan Nguyen

By Toan Nguyen, Antonio Citterio, Kartell

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 central support with a specially re...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in White
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in White

Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in White

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

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

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

By 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

Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell
Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell

Pair of Space Age Bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in San Diego, CA

A pair of space gge bookends by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell, circa 1970's. The set is in very good vintage condition with no cracks and measures 16"W x 8"D x 8"H. Cool and functio...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Mat Black by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair  in Gris by Antonio Citterio
Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair  in Gris by Antonio Citterio

Set of 2 Kartell Re-Chair in Gris by Antonio Citterio

By Kartell, Antonio Citterio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell is continuing its strategy of producing original products which combine sustainable materials with the latest production technol- ogy, offering new creative impulses based ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Khan Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Khan Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Philippe Starck

Khan Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Many different styles, from 18th century eclecticism to contemporary minimalism, come together in Philippe Starck’s KHAN chandelier to create a new icon of elegance and modernity. The symbolism of the design is complemented by the technological innovation of Kartell’s new...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

Plastic

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

Philippe Starck for Kartell Black Polypropylene Dr. Yes Chair

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet Designed For Kartell Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair Three Chairs In Stock - Price Per Chair Juxtapo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Green by Alberto e Francesco Meda
Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Green by Alberto e Francesco Meda

Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Green by Alberto e Francesco Meda

By Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Aledin Dec is defined by the faceted decoration of its cone-shaped diffuser. The luminous beam throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Eros Armchair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1995
Eros Armchair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1995

Eros Armchair by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Italy, 1995

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in bari, IT

Pair of chairs model Eros made of polycarbonate and die-cast metal, Designed by Philippe Starck in 1995 for Kartell, Eros is an enveloping, organically shaped armchair characterized ...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Titanium 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 th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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

Questions About Kartell Furniture

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell started making plastic objects shortly after its founding in 1949. The company began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters remained relatively costly. Kartell founders Giulio Castelli and Anna Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Kartell furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell chairs are made in Italy. Since 1967, the Italian furniture maker has produced pieces at its own factory in Noviglio, Lombardy. During the 1960s, Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design, and plastic remains one of its best-known materials to this day. In fact, it is the material for some of its most iconic chairs, including the Ghost chair, designed by Philippe Starck, and the S chair, created by Verner Panton. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Kartell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Kartell is made in Italy. The company has had its headquarters and factory in Noviglio, Lombardy, since 1967. The company was initially founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. It began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Shop a wide variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    How big the Kartell Four table is varies. The rectangular dining table is actually available in four sizes. Its smallest version measures 62.5 inches in width by 31 inches in depth, and the largest is 87.5 inches long by 32 inches deep. Kartell also offers a 74.75-inch long option in two depths: 31 inches and 35.5 inches. All four size options are 28.25 inches tall. Shop a selection of Kartell dining tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell a real Kartell, look for the maker's markings. Nearly all authentic pieces will feature an embossed mark that indicates the Kartell name, the product name and the designer name. If your piece lacks any of these three marks or the marking is printed in ink on the piece or on a paper label, it may be a replica. You can also research identifying characteristics for your particular type of furniture and use these to evaluate your item. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    The history of Kartell furniture begins with Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. They founded the company in 1949 as an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. The affordability and infinite range of styles and hues won devotees of Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans and dish racks. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, including the KS 1146 Bucket, which won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. In 1972, Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1988, Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, who has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, Kartell is an Italian brand. Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri, founded the company in Milan in 1949. Originally, Kartell was an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. It first introduced its housewares division in 1953. Find a large selection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, the Kartell Componibili is stackable. In fact, a big part of the appeal of the furniture collection is the fact that you can stack it up to create the ideal storage solution for your needs. Kartell first unveiled the Componibili line in 1967, and it remains popular today. Find a collection of Kartell Componibili furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The dimensions of the Kartell Invisible table vary by style. The high rectangular table measures around 15.75 inches in height by 15.75 inches in depth by 47 inches in length, while the low rectangle version is 12.4 inches high by 15.75 inches deep by 47 inches long. There is also a 39-inch by 39-inch square Invisible table available in 28- and 12.4-inch heights. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Kartell Invisible tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.