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.
Find vintage Kartell tables, seating, table lamps and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Kartell
"GEEN-A" Dimmable Floor Lamp by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell in Brick Red
By Kartell
Located in Dallas, TX
Geen-a is Kartell's reading lamp, a product designed for this specific purpose. The simple lines conceal a real sense of attitude, while the clean shape has a familiar yet intriguing...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy '60
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy '60
Designed by the acclaimed Italian designer Sergio Asti and produced by Kartell in the 1950 - 1960s (proof of auth...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
Wall Sconces by Isao Hosoe for Kartell model 4336
By Kartell, Isao Hosoe
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 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Steel
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Fuchsia 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
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
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp / Coat Hanger Mod. "4706" Design Group Bbpr for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in taranto, IT
beautiful floor lamp / coat hanger model "4706" designed by Gruppo BBPR for Kartell , 1970s
Made of anodized aluminum and abs, in bright red color, a real icon of world design of ...
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1970s Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Chandelier Mod.4022 Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, Italy 1960s
By Kartell, Luigi Bandini Buti
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp mod.4022 designed by Archietto Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell in the 1960s. This pendant lamp was constructed by superimposing two hemispherical acrylic units, held i...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Model KD14 Ceiling Light by Sergio Asti for Kartell
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model KD14 Ceiling Light by Sergio Asti for Kartell. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1963. Acrylic suspension lamp with subtle brass detailing, and banding perforations alo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Multicolored Titanium 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
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
KD33 E Sconce by Gianemilio Piero & Anna Monti for Kartell wall lights
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Kartell
Located in London, GB
The KD33 E Sconce, designed by Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti for Kartell, is a striking wall light that combines modern design with innovative materials. Its clean lines and minima...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in Green 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 w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to create a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Set Of 2 KD24 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy 1968
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
The "KD24" table lamp, designed by the legendary Joe Colombo for Kartell in 1968, is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the Space Age period. This lamp, which is in perfect co...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plexiglass
Gerd Lange, Wall Lights, Plastic, Acrylic, Italy, 1970s
By Gerd Lange, Kartell
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Large Table Lamp KD29 by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare color
- iconic type
- nice style of lighting
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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 ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp in White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
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 Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Geen-A Lamp in White 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Steel
Sergio Asti for Kartell ceiling suspension light
By Kartell, Sergio Asti
Located in Brooklyn, 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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Rare Kartell Model 4065 Hanging Lamp
By Kartell
Located in Dronten, NL
Very rare model 4065 hanging lamp in white and red acrylic, made by Kartell, Milan.
Smart design provides many shade positions. Socket for standard E27 light bulb, max 75 W.
The last...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier "4017 kd7" Design Achille &Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in taranto, IT
very rare suspension lamp produced by Kartell from 1959, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni reported with the initials "KD7")
the diffuser is in white opal methacryl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Opal, Brass
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Crystal 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 base is composed of three interconnecting decorated layers, while the large lampshade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Tip Top Bar Table in Black Glass Top and by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tip Top is a small side table, light and versatile, formed of a single base supporting the solid 48 cm diameter table top. The combination of the colored top and the transparent, hol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Resin
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.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bourgie Lamp in Gold by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lamp with an inimitable style, Bourgie is one of Kartell’s best sellers, skillfully combining classic style, richness and tradition with innovation and irony. The baroque style bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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....
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
Purple Kartell Easy Pendant Light Designed by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Vienna, AT
Easy is a cylindrical suspension lamp that enchants and excites with plays of color and light. Once turned on the polycarbonate is enhanced by a myriad of reflections.
3 pieces avai...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Lampe Kartell KD6 4006 blanche par Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Italy 1950
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in London, England
Très rare sur le marché , suspension de taille XXL 62 cm de diamètre, conçue par les designers de renommée mondiale, Achille et Pier Castiglioni et Fabrique par Kartell dans les anné...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Acrylic
Black Vademecum table lamp by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Black Vademecum (model 4034) table lamp, designed by Joe Colombo in 1968 and manufactured by Kartell.
The Vademecum lamp is made of a plastic base and a stainless steel arm / shade....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Steel
Kartell Bourgie Mat in White 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
Kartell Tip Top Kid Table by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tip Top is a small side table, light and versatile, formed of a single base supporting the solid 48 cm diameter table top. The combination of the colored top and the transparent, hol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Resin
Kartell Kabuki Floor Lamp Outdoor 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
Khan Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Many different styles, from 18th century eclecticism to contemporary minimalism, come together in Philippe Starck’s KHAN chandelier to create a new icon of elegance and modernity.
The symbolism of the design is complemented by the technological innovation of Kartell’s new...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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
Kartell Mini Kabuki Desk Lamp in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mini version of the lamp in a complex thermoplastic polymer with a characteristic perforated surface, from which the light diffuses.
Dimensions: Height: 27.56 in.; Width: 11.8 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Tip Top Bar Table in White Glass Top and by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tip Top is a small side table, light and versatile, formed of a single base supporting the solid 48 cm diameter table top. The combination of the colored top and the transparent, hol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Ceiling Lamp by Gianemilio, Pietro and Anna Monti for Kartell, 1960s, Italy
By Kartell, G.P.A. Monti
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Resin
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kabuki pendant light in white.
Dimensions: Height: 19.67 in.; Diameter: 23 in. Made of: Thermoplastic Technopolymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Small Bloom Pendant Light 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 in hanging. 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
XL Sphere Table Lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Table / floor lamp ‘Model 4043’ by Filippo Panseca for Kartell, Italy 1968. Two models were produced, this is the rare largest version. Interesting radical design...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hanging Lamp by Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, 1960s
By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell
Located in bruxelles, BE
Plastic and brass pendant lamp. Maximum height with cable: 105 cm. Good condition. Wear due to time and age of lamp.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Lighting
Materials
Brass
Kartell Aledin Dec Desk Lamp in Blue by Alberto e Francesco Meda
By Francesco Meda, Alberto Meda, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aledin Dec is defined by the faceted decoration of its cone-shaped diffuser. The luminous beam throws a wider and more atmospheric light which well lends itself to residential applic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Opaque White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to crate a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Plastic
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 ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Lighting
Materials
Metal
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.
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Questions About Kartell Lighting
- What country is Kartell from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.
- What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- What is Kartell known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Who is the founder of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The founders of Kartell are Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly. Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Kartell made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell is made in Italy. The company has had its headquarters and factory in Noviglio, Lombardy, since 1967. The company was initially founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. It began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Shop a wide variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Kartell an Italian brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, Kartell is an Italian brand. Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri, founded the company in Milan in 1949. Originally, Kartell was an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. It first introduced its housewares division in 1953. Find a large selection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, the Kartell Componibili is stackable. In fact, a big part of the appeal of the furniture collection is the fact that you can stack it up to create the ideal storage solution for your needs. Kartell first unveiled the Componibili line in 1967, and it remains popular today. Find a collection of Kartell Componibili furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- How do you tell a real Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell a real Kartell, look for the maker's markings. Nearly all authentic pieces will feature an embossed mark that indicates the Kartell name, the product name and the designer name. If your piece lacks any of these three marks or the marking is printed in ink on the piece or on a paper label, it may be a replica. You can also research identifying characteristics for your particular type of furniture and use these to evaluate your item. Alternatively, you can seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Find a variety of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024The history of Kartell furniture begins with Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. They founded the company in 1949 as an industrial design firm, producing items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. The affordability and infinite range of styles and hues won devotees of Kartell’s ingenious designs for juicers, dustpans and dish racks. Kartell designer Gino Colombini was responsible for many of these early products, including the KS 1146 Bucket, which won the Compasso d’Oro prize in 1955. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. In 1972, Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” opened at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1988, Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, who has expanded the company’s roster of designers. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Kartell chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell chairs are made in Italy. Since 1967, the Italian furniture maker has produced pieces at its own factory in Noviglio, Lombardy. During the 1960s, Kartell transformed plastic from the stuff of humble household goods into a staple of luxury design, and plastic remains one of its best-known materials to this day. In fact, it is the material for some of its most iconic chairs, including the Ghost chair, designed by Philippe Starck, and the S chair, created by Verner Panton. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Kartell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, many online reviewers state that the Kartell Masters chair is comfortable. Fans of the chair designed by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet frequently say that the unique shape of its back and its gently sloped seat together provide optimal support. However, whether or not any chair is comfortable is a matter of personal preference. Find an assortment of Kartell Masters chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The dimensions of the Kartell Invisible table vary by style. The high rectangular table measures around 15.75 inches in height by 15.75 inches in depth by 47 inches in length, while the low rectangle version is 12.4 inches high by 15.75 inches deep by 47 inches long. There is also a 39-inch by 39-inch square Invisible table available in 28- and 12.4-inch heights. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Kartell Invisible tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024How big the Kartell Four table is varies. The rectangular dining table is actually available in four sizes. Its smallest version measures 62.5 inches in width by 31 inches in depth, and the largest is 87.5 inches long by 32 inches deep. Kartell also offers a 74.75-inch long option in two depths: 31 inches and 35.5 inches. All four size options are 28.25 inches tall. Shop a selection of Kartell dining tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Kartell started making plastic objects shortly after its founding in 1949. The company began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa made Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters remained relatively costly. Kartell founders Giulio Castelli and Anna Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division in 1953, making lighting fixtures, kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Kartell furniture.