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Kartell Lighting

Italian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Creator: Kartell
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s
Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s

Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

Kartell “Tic Tac” Lamps, Model KD32, designed by Giotto Stoppino, Italy, 1970s Designed by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell in 1970, the Tic Tac lamps, officially known as model KD32, ar...

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1970s Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Geen-A Lamp in Brick by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Geen-A Lamp in Brick by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Geen-A Lamp in Brick by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Geen-a is Kartell's first reading lamp, supplementing the brand’s lighting range with a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude, while the clean shape – free from showy tech features – has a familiar yet intriguing effect. The piece consists of a base, a lightshade, three LED bulbs, a stem and a handle for easy transportation, while three matt-finish colours are available: white, black and brick. This is a simple lamp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Green 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 w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Mat in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Mat in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Mat in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kabuki pendant light in green. Dimensions: Height: 19.67 in.; Diameter: 23 in. Made of: Thermoplastic Technopolymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Geen, a Lamp in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Geen, a Lamp in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Geen, a Lamp in Black by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Geen-a is Kartell's first reading lamp, supplementing the brand’s lighting range with a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Steel

Philippe Starck. Limited edition “Toobe” table lamp by Kartell, Italy, 2000s
Philippe Starck. Limited edition “Toobe” table lamp by Kartell, Italy, 2000s

Philippe Starck. Limited edition “Toobe” table lamp by Kartell, Italy, 2000s

By Philippe Starck, Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Philipp Stark. Limited edition "Toobe" table lamp by Kartell, Italy, 2000s. Composed of a transparent PMMA cylinder with the names of the authors of Rowohlt printed on it, and a whit...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plexiglass, Plaster

20th Century Kartell Red Floor Lamp Mod. 4055 by Luigi Bandini Buti '70
20th Century Kartell Red Floor Lamp Mod. 4055 by Luigi Bandini Buti '70

20th Century Kartell Red Floor Lamp Mod. 4055 by Luigi Bandini Buti '70

By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti

Located in Turin, Turin

Floor lamp designed by Luigi Bandini Buti in '70s for the Manufacturer Kartell. The floor lamp model 4055 has a structure in red lacquered metal and the round diffuser is in perspex....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo
KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo

KD24 Lamp by Joe Colombo

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The KD24 lamp was designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968. Its flexible design allows for a vast number of configurations between the light and rotatable lampshade. This piece ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s
Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s

Joe Colombo Vademecum Table Lamp Kartell, 1969s

By Joe Colombo, Kartell

Located in Skokie, IL

Joe Colombo Vademecum table lamp Kartell Italy, 1969 Additional information: Materials:plastic, chrome-plated steel Dimensions: 7" W × 3" D × 10" H Condition: Very good. Tested and...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

Located in Milano, IT

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in High Point, NC

A white and orange acrylic table lamp designed by Joe Colombo and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.6” H x 4.6” Diameter  Bulb Specifications: E-1...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s
Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s

Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s

By Kartell, Gerd Lange

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of white plastic and acrylic wall lights designed by Gerd Lange and produced by Kartell, Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches):  10.5” H x 4.5 “D Back Plate Dimensions...

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1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

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

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By G.P.A. Monti, Kartell

Located in Varese, Lombardia

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Nickel

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

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

By Kartell, Gae Aulenti

Located in Naples, IT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining Classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The Baroque style bas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Isao Hosoe

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Space Age wall or ceiling lamp by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, 1970s, Italy Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable t...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

Fackla Floor Lamp Ikea 1990s
Fackla Floor Lamp Ikea 1990s

Fackla Floor Lamp Ikea 1990s

$333Sale Price|20% Off

Fackla Floor Lamp Ikea 1990s

By Kartell, IKEA

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice floor lamp. Ikea 1990s model Fackla. '' Torch '' Plastic base. Nice effect when lid. Foot switch. One E27 bulb. Very good condition.  

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1990s Swedish Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Kartell, Sergio Asti

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967
KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967

KD29 Table Lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1967

By Kartell, Joe Colombo

Located in bruxelles, BE

Creamy white plastic lamp designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum
Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum

Gae Aulenti for Kartell ‘King Sun’ in Perspex and Red-Orange Aluminum

By Kartell, Gae Aulenti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gae Aulenti for Kartell, ‘King Sun’ lamp, Perspex, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1967 This ‘King Sun’ lighting object is created by Gae Aulenti for Kartell in 1967. The lamp was design...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336
Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336

Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336

By Isao Hosoe, Kartell

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Great set of fifteen wall sconces, designed by Isao Hosoe for Kartell, model 4336 from the 1970s. These sconces have a are made of two molded plastic parts, a white stepped face pla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Glossy Black by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Glossy Black by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Glossy Black by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy

Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy

By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Cascina, Pisa

The hanging lamp model "KD 6” was designed by the brothers Castiglioni and was among the first lamps produced by the famous Italian company Kartell. KD 6 lamp ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Green 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: He...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Planet Stand Lamp in Fume by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Planet Stand Lamp in Fume by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Planet Stand Lamp in Fume by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Planet stand lamp in fume. Its special feature is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich tape...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970
Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970

Floor Lamp 4059 by Annig Sarian for Kartell, c.1970

By Kartell, Annig Sarian

Located in Surbiton, GB

A 1970’s floor lamp designed by Annig Sarian and produced by Kartell, the Italian manufacturer synonymous with pioneering designs in plastic. The 4059 lamp is composed of a tall pl...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Fiberglass

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 Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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 Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell

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.

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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell

Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell

By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws. Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket. Very good condition: very lig...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Light Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Light Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Light Blue 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 Lighting

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Medium Bloom Wall Sconce in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Bloom New lamp family with its elliptical shape and distinctive original structure covered by sparkling polycarbonate flowers as pure and precious as crystal comes in, wall light. As delicate as a spring bouquet, Bloom lights offer new and sophisticated multi-color nuances in lavender and mint or an elegant transparent white monochrome. A series of little lights located within the frame beams the light shafts through the flowers...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses. Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

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

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Resin

Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Planet lamp in crystal. Its special feature that is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich ta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An essential lamp which is characterised by the “subtle interpretations of the theme. Made in transparent methacrylate in gold color, the cover is not perfectly hemispherical but the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Resin

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 Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

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 Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Small Planet Table Lamp in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Planet lamp in crystal. Its special feature that is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich ta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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 Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Resin

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Other

Lustre Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni par Kartell model KD6 4006 Italy 1950
Lustre Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni par Kartell model KD6 4006 Italy 1950

Lustre Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni par Kartell model KD6 4006 Italy 1950

By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in London, England

Le lustre Kartell KD6 4006, conçu par les célèbres designers Achille et Pier Giacomo Castiglioni en Italie dans les années 1950, est une pièce d'exception qui ne se trouve que très r...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Kartell Cindy Lamps in Silver, Set of Two
Kartell Cindy Lamps in Silver, Set of Two

Kartell Cindy Lamps in Silver, Set of Two

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Basildon, London

Illuminate your space with the Kartell Cindy Lamps in Silver, Set of Two - a perfect blend of glamour and contemporary design. Featuring a sleek, cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

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Metal

Italian mid century modern 2/5 chandelier by GPA Monti Studio for Kartell, 1959
Italian mid century modern 2/5 chandelier by GPA Monti Studio for Kartell, 1959

Italian mid century modern 2/5 chandelier by GPA Monti Studio for Kartell, 1959

By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, G.P.A. Monti, Kartell

Located in MIlano, IT

Model 2/5 chandelier, with glossy white plastic diffuser, tablet-shaped, with brass ring with black finish, which divides the lampshade into two parts. In the lower part there is a h...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

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Brass

Kartell Planet Lamp in Fume by Tokujin Yoshioka
Kartell Planet Lamp in Fume by Tokujin Yoshioka

Kartell Planet Lamp in Fume by Tokujin Yoshioka

By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Planet lamp in crystal. Its special feature that is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both insid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003
Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003

Kartell Take Table Lamp Ferruccio Laviani Red Transparent Polycarbonate 2003

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Lisboa, PT

Designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell in 2003, the Take table lamp is a defining example of Kartell’s early 21st-century approach to playful minimalism and industrial elegance. ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style base is composed of three interconnecting decorated layers, while the large lampshade...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

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Plastic

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

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

By G.P.A. Monti, Kartell

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Ceiling Lamp by Gianemilio, Pietro and Anna Monti for Kartell, 1960s, Italy Plexiglass cover and black metal body. Lampshade is in very good vintage condition. This lamp works wit...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

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 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 in....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Suspension Kartell FL/Y "ICON" de Ferruccio Laviani par Kartell Italie
Suspension Kartell FL/Y "ICON" de Ferruccio Laviani par Kartell Italie

Suspension Kartell FL/Y "ICON" de Ferruccio Laviani par Kartell Italie

By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell

Located in London, England

Suspension FL/Y de Kartell par Ferruccio Laviani. Couleur rouge Lampe essentielle FL/Y qui se caractérise par « les habituelles interprétations du thème ». Réalisée en méthacrylate transparent, la calotte n’est pas parfaitement hémisphérique, le plan sécant passant au-dessous du diamètre pour recueillir un maximum de lumière. L’exceptionnelle transparence du matériau et la brillance des couleurs donnent l’idée d’une bulle de savon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plexiglass

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

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

By Kartell

Located in Hamburg, DE

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s
Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s

Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 50s

By Kartell

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Model KD7 Ceiling Lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1950s Pendant lamp by Kartell based on a design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni from ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

By Sergio Asti, Kartell

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Silver by Ferruccio Laviani
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Silver by Ferruccio Laviani

Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Silver by Ferruccio Laviani

By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

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

Khan Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Philippe Starck

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Lighting

Materials

Plastic

Teddy Bear "Moschino" Table Lamp by Kartell
Teddy Bear "Moschino" Table Lamp by Kartell

Teddy Bear "Moschino" Table Lamp by Kartell

By Kartell, Moschino

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool and adorable Teddy Bear "Moschino" table lamp by Kartell, circa 2020s. Made in Italy, this friendly LED lamp doubles as a playful sculpture during the day and provides...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Kartell lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Kartell lighting 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 lighting, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 44 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 171 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting 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 lighting by Ferruccio Laviani, Ernesto Gismondi, and Lumina. Prices for Kartell lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $18,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $625.
Questions About Kartell Lighting
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.