Kartell Furniture
Italian
The Italian design giant Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design in the 1960s. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli (1920–2006) and his wife Anna Ferrieri (1918–2006), Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods.
They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Consumers in the postwar era were initially skeptical of plastic goods, but their affordability and infinite range of styles and hues eventually won devotees. Tupperware parties in the United States made plastic storage containers ubiquitous in postwar homes, and Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans, and dish racks conquered Europe. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, and his design for the KS 1146 Bucket won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955.
Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper created the K1340 (later called the K 4999) children’s chair that year, and families enjoyed their bright colors and light weight, which made them easy for kids to pick up and move. In 1965, Joe Colombo (1924–78) created one of Kartell’s few pieces of non-plastic furniture, the 4801 chair, which sits low to the ground and comprised of just three curved pieces of plywood. (In 2012, Kartell reissued the chair in plastic.) Colombo followed up on the success of the 4801 with the iconic 4867 Universal Chair in 1967, which, like Verner Panton’s S chair, is made from a single piece of plastic. The colorful, stackable injection-molded chair was an instant classic. That same year, Kartell introduced Colombo’s KD27 table lamp. Ferrierei’s cylindrical 4966 Componibili storage module debuted in 1969.
Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. That show introduced American audiences to the work of designers such as Gaetano Pesce; Ettore Sottsass, founder of the Memphis Group; and the firms Archizoom and Superstudio (both firms were among Italy's Radical design groups) — all of whom were using wit, humor and unorthodox materials to create a bracingly original interior aesthetic.
Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers.
Kartell produced Ron Arad’s Bookworm wall shelf in 1994, and Philippe Starck’s La Marie chair in 1998. More recently, Kartell has collaborated with the Japanese collective Nendo, Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola and glass designer Tokujin Yoshioka, among many others. Kartell classics can be found in museums around the world, including MoMA, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 1999, Claudio Luti established the Museo Kartell to tell the company’s story, through key objects from its innovative and colorful history.
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Creator: Kartell
Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Ivory Beige
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
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 Lou Lou Vintage Children's Ghost Chair Crystal Plastic Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Miami, FL
We offer the Vintage Classic Lou Lou Kartell Ghost Chair for Kids in transparent Plastic. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost vintage Armchair for the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Smoke by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin, Plastic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Undique Table by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
UNDIQUE is a collection of side and low tables, designed to form islands of conviviality in the home. Thanks to tops of different size and height, these tables can be arranged in ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,249 / item
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella White by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini
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 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Green by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella Ecru by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini
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
Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers with square base and rounded corne...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Planet Suspension Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet stand lamp in crystal. Its special feature is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$2,624 / item
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
By Kartell, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HIRAY takes metal, one of the most important materials for the greening of the Kartell catalogue, and uses the welded wire process to shape it. The result is an essential and functional product that is nevertheless rich in emotion. Metal wires form well-defined yet lightweight structural parts of the collection’s chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,210 / item
White 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Originally designed in 1970 and produced by Kartell in 1973 two years after designer Joe Colombo's death, the Kartell 4630 Roto/Rotocenere ashtray is Colombo at his finest. White pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Crystal 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 create a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell One More Square Bar Stools in White 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 enough, and you need "One more" an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Nickel & White Methacrylate 4006 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni bros for Kartell
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare pendant lamp design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959.
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lam...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable armchair in transparent and coloured polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the Quintessence of Baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
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 Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$902 / item
Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Crystal 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 enough - and you need "One more" a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Crystal by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, 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
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Chair in Plum with Plum Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
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
Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Bronze Top by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s Blast, a coffee table square with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the Sir Gio table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Glass
Anna Castelli Ferrieri Set of Three Monochrome Stools for Kartell
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Set of Three Monochrome Postmodern Stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1980s
Table can be sold as well but is not by Kartell if requested. Currently used for illu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish.
Dimensions: Height: 30.33 in.; Width: 24 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the seat. The scratch-proof painted surface and tapered central leg made of plastic and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$1,062 / item
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Smoke by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generic is an ambitious project of profoundly ethical connotations, in which contemporary design sets out to fulfil new objectives and creativity is placed at the service of the gene...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Chrome by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An essential lamp which is characterised by the “subtle interpretations of the theme. Made in transparent methacrylate in chrome, the cover is not perfectly hemispherical but the cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin
Kartell Blast Square Coffee Table in Chrome with Smoke Top by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s Blast, a coffee table square with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the Sir Gio table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Glass
Kartell Bookworm in White
By Ron Arad, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$1,243 / item
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Mat Black by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series of rectangular two-dimensional wall mirrors which bring to mind milled crystal frames. The frames are made of transparent or colored polycarbonate with seagull wing sections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Fennel Green 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 Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses.
Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni in Black & White
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Audrey is a versatile and contemporary chair which because of its simple, clean lines obtained through a special die-casting process is composed of only two parts and made without we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Aledin Tec Desk Lamp in Fume by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Kartell, Francesco Meda, 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
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
$1,095 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Taj Lamp in Glossy White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taj, more than a lamp, is a three-dimensional manifestation, a luminous sculpture, a presence as much at home on our desk as on another piece of furniture. Although it is a table lam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Green Created by Artificial Intelligence
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 planet.
A.I. is the chair created for the first time ever using 100% recycled material, in which aesthetics and structural requirements remain unaltered, blending seamlessly with generative design.
Available in white, black, green, orange, gray, bronze, titanium and gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
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 Bourgie Lamp in White and Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining Classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The Baroque style bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
By Glen Oliver Löw, Kartell, 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 Round Glossy Table in Brown Emperador Chrome Frame by Antonio Citterio
By Glen Oliver Löw, Kartell, 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
Set of 2 Kartell AI Chair in Bronze Created by Artificial Intelligence
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Q/Wood is the armchair from the Smart Wood collection, with enveloping lines that create soft armrests and offer maximum seating comfort. Using patented technology, the wood is worke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in White / Black 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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
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 Cat Walk Chair in Black by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the world of haute couture and fashion shows, Catwalk is intended for both domestic and contract furnishings and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Tall Only Me Mirror in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Only Me is a mirror with a slender frame in a variety of colors. Only Me is available in square and rectangular versions that can be hung in either direction.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set 2Kartell Smatrik Rocking Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Smatrik is available transparent in white with painted or chrome-plated steel legs, and in stainless steel with oak-stained wood finish.
Dimensions: Height: 30.33 in.; Width: 24 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black 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 Four Table in White/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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Outdoor Chair in White 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
Kartell Small Rectangular Francois Ghost Mirror in Mat White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series of rectangular two-dimensional wall mirrors which bring to mind milled crystal frames. The frames are made of transparent or colored polycarbonate with seagull wing sections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Resin
Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping and even more comfortable.
The armchair is also enhanced with side cushions, giving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
$3,174 / item
Kartell Cara Mat Chair Black Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort.
Cara ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Kartell furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kartell furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 219 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 904 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kartell were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Driade, Philippe Starck, and Gervasoni. Prices for Kartell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $80 and can go as high as $18,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $671.
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Questions About Kartell Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.
- What country is Kartell from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.
- What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- What is Kartell known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell started making plastic objects shortly after its founding in 1949. The company began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters remained relatively costly. Kartell founders Giulio Castelli and Anna Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Kartell furniture.
- Where are Kartell chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell chairs are made in Italy. Since 1967, the Italian furniture maker has produced pieces at its own factory in Noviglio, Lombardy. During the 1960s, Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design, and plastic remains one of its best-known materials to this day. In fact, it is the material for some of its most iconic chairs, including the Ghost chair, designed by Philippe Starck, and the S chair, created by Verner Panton. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Kartell chairs.
- Where is Kartell made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell is made in Italy. The company has had its headquarters and factory in Noviglio, Lombardy, since 1967. The company was initially founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. It began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Shop a wide variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How big the Kartell Four table is varies. The rectangular dining table is actually available in four sizes. Its smallest version measures 62.5 inches in width by 31 inches in depth, and the largest is 87.5 inches long by 32 inches deep. Kartell also offers a 74.75-inch long option in two depths: 31 inches and 35.5 inches. All four size options are 28.25 inches tall. Shop a selection of Kartell dining tables on 1stDibs.
- Who is the founder of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do you tell a real Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell a real Kartell, look for the maker's markings. Nearly all authentic pieces will feature an embossed mark that indicates the Kartell name, the product name and the designer name. If your piece lacks any of these three marks or the marking is printed in ink on the piece or on a paper label, it may be a replica. You can also research identifying characteristics for your particular type of furniture and use these to evaluate your item. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024The history of Kartell furniture begins with Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. They founded the company in 1949 as an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. The affordability and infinite range of styles and hues won devotees of Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans and dish racks. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, including the KS 1146 Bucket, which won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. In 1972, Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1988, Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, who has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Kartell an Italian brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, Kartell is an Italian brand. Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri, founded the company in Milan in 1949. Originally, Kartell was an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. It first introduced its housewares division in 1953. Find a large selection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, the Kartell Componibili is stackable. In fact, a big part of the appeal of the furniture collection is the fact that you can stack it up to create the ideal storage solution for your needs. Kartell first unveiled the Componibili line in 1967, and it remains popular today. Find a collection of Kartell Componibili furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The dimensions of the Kartell Invisible table vary by style. The high rectangular table measures around 15.75 inches in height by 15.75 inches in depth by 47 inches in length, while the low rectangle version is 12.4 inches high by 15.75 inches deep by 47 inches long. There is also a 39-inch by 39-inch square Invisible table available in 28- and 12.4-inch heights. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Kartell Invisible tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.