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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 Generic A Chairs in Sage Green by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in Sage Green by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Generic A Chairs in Sage Green 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

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 Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

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...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Antonio Citterio, Kartell

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

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

Kartell All Saints Mirror in Nude by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell

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 Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rusty Orange 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 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 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 Piuma Chair in Sage by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Piuma Chair in Sage by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Piuma Chair in Sage by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Charla Chair by Patricia Urquiola
Kartell Charla Chair by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Charla Chair by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The CHARLA dining armchair boasts elegant, flowing lines and embraces you in an almost wrap-around seat. The chair has everything needed for the contract and consumer segments and is perfect for a quick rest in a hotel lobby or a TV dinner...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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

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 Foliage Armchair in Teal by Patricia Urquiola

Kartell Foliage Armchair in Teal by Patricia Urquiola

By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola

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

Velvet

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 Kartell, Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Aledin Tec has a flat head which throws a direct luminous beam and is also adjustable thanks to the movement of the diffuser itself. These characteristics make it suitable for office...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Four Table Soft Touch in Black/Black 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy White by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Ami Ami Chair in Glossy White 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

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

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 Taj Mini Table Lamps in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Taj Mini Table Lamps in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Taj Mini Table Lamps in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Taj mini is the small version of the three-dimensional lamp which becomes a luminous sculpture that fits perfectly into every corner of the home, thanks to it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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 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

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

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

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Green Top by Philippe Starck
Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Green Top by Philippe Starck

Kartell Blast Rectangle Table in Chrome with Green 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 rectangular with rounded corners and clear bases and tops. The design is a development of the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Glass

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ecru by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ecru by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in 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

Kartell Short Planet Floor Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Short Planet Floor Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Short Planet Floor Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A family of lamps: suspended, for a coffee table and with a metal structure, and the most recent floor version of the lamp in 130 cm height. The distinctive trait is the shape of the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Kartell Bloom Suspension in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bloom Suspension in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bloom Suspension in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bloom is a tubular polycarbonate framework entirely covered by a structure of tiny transparent polycarbonate double corolla flowers. The result is an industrially produced lamp but w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Rose 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 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 Kartell, Antonio Citterio, Toan Nguyen

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 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

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Chair in Crystal with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka
Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Chair in Crystal with Chrome Legs by Tokujin Yoshioka

Set of 2 Kartell Smatrik Chair in Crystal with Chrome Legs 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 Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Grey by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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

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 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 Louis Ghost Armchairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Smoke Grey 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

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 Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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 Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

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

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kabuki pendant light in black. Dimensions: Height 19.67 in.; diameter 23 in. Made of Thermoplastic techno polymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120. C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Other

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

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

White Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by GPA Monti for Kartell
White Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by GPA Monti for Kartell

White Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by GPA Monti for Kartell

By Kartell, G.P.A. Monti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white. Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts. Ref. Kartell - ...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Black by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cat Walk Chair in Black by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

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

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Kabuki floor lamp is injection moulded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to crate a woven structure similar to lace ...

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 Olaf von Bohr, Kartell

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 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

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 Kartell, Joe Colombo

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

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

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 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 Philippe Starck, Kartell

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

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

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

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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

Kartell Multi Rectangular 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

Kartell Madame Chair in Milan Print by Philippe Starck
Kartell Madame Chair in Milan Print by Philippe Starck

Kartell Madame Chair in Milan Print by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Thanks to its neutral colour palette, this chair makes the ideal furniture piece for inserting in sophisticated residential interiors or the most refin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern plastic 4720/S table mirror by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, 1970s
Italian modern plastic 4720/S table mirror by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, 1970s

Italian modern plastic 4720/S table mirror by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, 1970s

By Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Table mirror model 4720/S, composed of two parts, a cylindrical plastic base which has slightly yellowed over time and a transparent plexiglass sphere, with the round mirror inside, ...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Plastic, Plexiglass

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

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Chrystal 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Crystal

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

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Orange by Piero Lissoni

By Kartell, Carlo Tamborini, Piero Lissoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Bloom Suspension in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bloom Suspension in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bloom Suspension in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bloom is a tubular polycarbonate framework entirely covered by a structure of tiny transparent polycarbonate double corolla flowers. The result is an industrially produced lamp but w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito

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 Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

Kartell Hiray Sofa by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Kartell

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

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Furniture

Materials

Polyester

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.