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Kartell Furniture

Italian

The Italian design giant Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design in the 1960s. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli (1920–2006) and his wife Anna Ferrieri (1918–2006), Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods.

They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Consumers in the postwar era were initially skeptical of plastic goods, but their affordability and infinite range of styles and hues eventually won devotees. Tupperware parties in the United States made plastic storage containers ubiquitous in postwar homes, and Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans, and dish racks conquered Europe. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, and his design for the KS 1146 Bucket won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955.

Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Designers Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper created the K1340 (later called the K 4999) children’s chair that year, and families enjoyed their bright colors and light weight, which made them easy for kids to pick up and move. In 1965, Joe Colombo (1924–78) created one of Kartell’s few pieces of non-plastic furniture, the 4801 chair, which sits low to the ground and comprised of just three curved pieces of plywood. (In 2012, Kartell reissued the chair in plastic.) Colombo followed up on the success of the 4801 with the iconic 4867 Universal Chair in 1967, which, like Verner Panton’s S chair, is made from a single piece of plastic. The colorful, stackable injection-molded chair was an instant classic. That same year, Kartell introduced Colombo’s KD27 table lamp. Ferrierei’s cylindrical 4966 Componibili storage module debuted in 1969.

Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. That show introduced American audiences to the work of designers such as Gaetano Pesce; Ettore Sottsass, founder of the Memphis Group; and the firms Archizoom and Superstudio (both firms were among Italy's Radical design groups) — all of whom were using wit, humor and unorthodox materials to create a bracingly original interior aesthetic.

Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers.

Kartell produced Ron Arad’s Bookworm wall shelf in 1994, and Philippe Starck’s La Marie chair in 1998. More recently, Kartell has collaborated with the Japanese collective Nendo, Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola and glass designer Tokujin Yoshioka, among many others. Kartell classics can be found in museums around the world, including MoMA, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 1999, Claudio Luti established the Museo Kartell to tell the company’s story, through key objects from its innovative and colorful history.

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Kartell Frilly Chair in Glossy White by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Frilly Chair in Glossy White by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Frilly Chair in Glossy White by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The wavy effect covering the entire structure gives this chair a light and soft look, like pleated fabric, for a sensual, fun and feminine optical effect. Available in crystal and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck

$2,099Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

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

Kartell Ghost Buster Nightstand in Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Ghost Buster Nightstand in Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Ghost Buster Nightstand in Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Night table version of the Ghost Buster commode. A little squared cube on four legs, available in completely transparent, colored or matte versions made o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

A & P.G.Castiglioni for Kartell Rocchetto Side Table, Italy 1960s
A & P.G.Castiglioni for Kartell Rocchetto Side Table, Italy 1960s

A & P.G.Castiglioni for Kartell Rocchetto Side Table, Italy 1960s

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Naples, IT

Rare coffee table Mod. "Rocchetto," designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell and made of ivory ABS plastic. "Rocchetto" means "reel" in Italian which serves as the ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum

$576Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Bookworm in Aluminum

By Kartell, Ron Arad

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bookworm, the flexible bookcase, is the result of the encounter between the creativity of an artist such as Ron Arad, combined with Kartell's technology, giving life to a revolutiona...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Taj Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Taj Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Taj Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

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

Kartell Toptop Table Black by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
Kartell Toptop Table Black by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet

Kartell Toptop Table Black by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet

By Kartell, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet

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

Plastic

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

Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Grey 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 Carpet Rug
Kartell Carpet Rug

Kartell Carpet Rug

$1,575Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Carpet Rug

By Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kartell carpet collection consists of four different models of propylene-backed polyamide rugs. All patterns are digitally printed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Nylon

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Black by Joe Colombo
Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Black by Joe Colombo

Kartell Joe Colombo Chair in Black 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 using ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in Black/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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell  1999 Italy
Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell  1999 Italy

Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell 1999 Italy

By Kartell, Ron Arad

Located in Vienna, AT

Modern set of 7 red plastic vintage chairs or dining chairs from red plastic and aluminum FPE Fantastic Plastic Elastic by Ron Arad for Kartell Italy 1999. An amazing set of seven ( ...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Red 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
Red 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell

Red 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. Red plast...

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Grey 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

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

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 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 Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Dove by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Dove by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Dove 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 Glossy Table in Gold / White by Antonio Citterio

Kartell Glossy Table in Gold / White by Antonio Citterio

By Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw, 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

Plastic

White 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell
White 4630 Roto Ashtray by Joe Colombo for Kartell

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 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 K-Lim Carpet by Rodolfo Dordoni
Kartell K-Lim Carpet by Rodolfo Dordoni

Kartell K-Lim Carpet by Rodolfo Dordoni

$545Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell K-Lim Carpet by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Kartell, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The comfort of an embrace: the K-WAIT upholstered collection by Rodolfo Dordoni plays with the contrast between the formal simplicity of rigorous volumes and soft, rounded lines. The division between habitat and contract solutions is increasingly blurred in this collection too. The keyword is versatility. Two sofas are complemented by an armchair that can be transformed into a round pouffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Polyester

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 Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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 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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in MIlano, IT

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

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Crystal 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 in....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in White by Patricia Urquiola
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in White by Patricia Urquiola

Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in White by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lightweight chair, with essential, strict lines, in synch with the minimalist and refined style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Lizz is now also av...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Sergio Asti, mod.4635 red ashtray / catchall, Kartell Italy 1967
Sergio Asti, mod.4635 red ashtray / catchall, Kartell Italy 1967

Sergio Asti, mod.4635 red ashtray / catchall, Kartell Italy 1967

By Kartell, Sergio Asti

Located in Firenze, IT

Mod. 4635 red ashtray / catchall. Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy 1967 Metal, plastic. H 4.8 cm Diam. 25,5 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects

Category

1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck Yellow Acrylic Wall Mirror by Kartell, Italy
Philippe Starck Yellow Acrylic Wall Mirror by Kartell, Italy

Philippe Starck Yellow Acrylic Wall Mirror by Kartell, Italy

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Astoria, NY

Philippe Starck for Kartell "Francois Ghost" Yellow Acrylic Wall Mirror, marked "Francois Ghost / Kartell / with Starck" ro reverse. Mirror plate: 23.25" H x 17.75" W; overall: 31" ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Acrylic

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

Kartell Eleganza Nia Chair by Philippe Starck

$1,016Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola

Set of 4 Kartell Jellies Round Trays in Light Blue by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A comprehensive line of trays made from colorful and transparent PMMA plastic. The line's individuality is down to the fact that each model presents a different organic pattern that ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin, Plastic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Mat White by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Mat White by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell One More Counter Stools in Mat 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Adam Wood Bookcase
Kartell Adam Wood Bookcase

Kartell Adam Wood Bookcase

$7,933Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Adam Wood Bookcase

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Adam Wood is Kartell’s first real bookcase for living areas. The shapes of its curved wooden shelves and 3-D painted steel frame have been optimised by CAD s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 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 Foliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Foliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off

Kartell Foliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Foliage collection is a family of soft chairs. The key players are a two-seater sofa and an armchair, that seem to have grown "naturally": the frame provides support for a comfortabl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell lifestyle enhances the living room with Philippe Starck’s Blast, a coffee table square with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the Sir Gio table...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

Kartell 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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59
Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59

Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59

By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Varese, Lombardia

White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes. Original working wiring with 1 E27 lamp socket. Overall very good condition: the upper crown element is missing.

Category

1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Kartell 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 Piero Lissoni, Carlo Tamborini, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest cushions which make it soft and comfortable, made with fabrics conceived specificall...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Invisible Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Invisible Table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity of form makes it adaptable to a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Light Blue by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Light Blue by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Light 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

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

Kartell All Saints Mirror in Gold 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Resin

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

Kartell Square Tray Table by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bookworm in Black
Kartell Bookworm in Black

Kartell Bookworm in Black

$1,504Sale Price|20% Off

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...

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 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 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 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 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 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.