Kartell Tables
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
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Smoke by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jolly Side Table in Crystal by Paolo Rizzatto
By Paolo Rizzatto, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A completely transparent small side table in the perfect size: 40x40x40 cm. Colourful, practical, safe and functional, Jolly is a versatile and fun side table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell 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 Tables
Materials
Plastic
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 Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Matte Silver by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Prince Aha Stool in Lavender Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thought up as a colourful game of building blocks, the Prince Aha stool is composed of two cones to resemble the shape of an hourglass. An entertaining and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Tip Top Bar Table in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mono-color tip top side-table dresses up in white for a bright and impactful look. The solid colour Tip Top side table with a round top is the ideal place to put all sorts of ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Resin
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 Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw
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 Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Matt White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Round Glossy Table in Symphonie Marble by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio, Kartell, Glen Oliver Löw
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 Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Blue by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Kartell Panier Coffee Table in Dark Grey by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Kartell, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Formal, technical and functional research is clearly visible in this container with its simple and expressive shape. With its transparent polycarbonate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jolly Side Table in Pale Smoke Grey by Paolo Rizzatto
By Kartell, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A completely transparent small side table in the perfect size: 40 x 40 x 40 cm. Colourful, practical, safe and functional, Jolly is a versatile and fun side t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Introducing the Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade, a stunning fusion of contemporary design and functional ver...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Kartell Invisible Side Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A piece of clean, linear, minimal design, the aesthetic synthesis of the designer's Japanese culture. Invisible Side is a light and elegant multi-functional product which can be easi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Tip Top Bar Table in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The mono-color Tip Top side-table dresses up in white for a bright and impactful look. The solid colour Tip Top side table with a round top is the ideal place to put all sorts of ite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Resin
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Light Wood and Chrome Frame
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Earl of wood is a simple new desk with a curved wooden surface, offering the perfect solution to the Office and Habitat worlds on account of its myriad diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Wood
Kartell Componibili Bio in Yellow by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Componibili Bio in Yellow by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell. The Componibili Bio storage unit was first created by Italian designer and Kartell co-founder Anna Castelli Ferrieri ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili Bio in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Componibili Bio in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell. The Componibili Bio storage unit was first created by Italian designer and Kartell co-founder Anna Castelli Ferrieri i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell T-Table by Patricia Urquiola in Crystal
By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A line of tables in three heights. The surface of the T-table top alternates fullness and space to create an elegant and precious effect which is reminiscent of embroidery.
It com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Sparkle Round Table-Stool in Amber by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tokyjin Yoshioka's new Sparkle table collection are as striking as a brilliant ray of sunlight. The plastic's unique pleating (both inside and out) is reflected in the end result: tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Resin
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Metal
Kartell Bubble Club Side Table in Ochre by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club side table in Ochre.
Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 23.65 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 5.5 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Italian vintage bar cart, Antonio Citterio Designer for Kartell
By Antonio Citterio, Kartell
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A stylish and practical bar trolley designed by Antonio Citterio for iconic italian firm Kartell, Late 1980s - early 1990s iconic design piece. Very practical and particualr design. ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Tables
Materials
Iron
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Silver by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Tip Top Bar Table in White 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 Tables
Materials
Resin
Kartell Tray Table by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an articulated system of table surfaces for the home or office. The construction concept of the design is based on small tables and shelf systems, with patterns and finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Burgundy
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Black Slatted Ash
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EARL OF WOOD is a simple new desk with a curved wooden surface, offering the perfect solution to the Office and Habitat worlds on account of its myriad diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Resin
Kartell Bubble Club Side Table in Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club side table in green.
Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 23.65 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 5.5 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Blue
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Copper by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Colonna Stool in Violet by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Colonna Stool in Green by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Colonna Stool in Red by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass, a tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Thierry Table by Piero Lissoni in Grey
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thierry is a family of highly characteristic occasional tables that make an inspired use of colour. Each table can have 3 or 4 different colours and can be assembled in various ways....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jolly Side Table in Glossy Black by Paolo Rizzatto
By Kartell, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A completely transparent small side table in the perfect size: 40 x 40 x 40 cm. Colourful, practical, safe and functional, Jolly is a versatile and fun side t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Matt Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell T-Table by Patricia Urquiola in Black
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A line of tables in three heights. The surface of the T-table top alternates fullness and space to create an elegant and precious effect which is reminiscent of embroidery.
It com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Matte Silver by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Invisible Low Square Table in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Tokujin Yoshioka, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Invisible table designed by Tokujin Yoshioka combines lightness and solidity, grace and elegance and practicality and style. Its simplicity and purity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Toptop Table Black by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet
By Eugeni Quitllet, Kartell, Philippe Starck
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 Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Jolly Side Table in Glossy White by Paolo Rizzatto
By Kartell, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A completely transparent small side table in the perfect size: 40 x 40 x 40 cm. Colourful, practical, safe and functional, Jolly is a versatile and fun side t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bubble Club Side Table in Green by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club side table in green.
Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 23.65 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 5.5 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the seat. The scratch-proof painted surface and tapered central leg made of plastic and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Aluminum
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 Tables
Materials
Chrome
Kartell Earl of Wood Desk by Philippe Stark in Dark Wood and Black Frame
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
EARL OF WOOD is a simple new desk with a curved wooden surface, offering the perfect solution to the Office and Habitat worlds on account of its myriad diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Wood
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Warm Grey by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the seat. The scratch-proof painted surface and tapered central leg made of plastic and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Kartell tables 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 tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 21 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 170 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Gervasoni, Paola Navone, and Driade. Prices for Kartell tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $5,420, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $895.
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Questions About Kartell Tables
- What is the history of Kartell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The history of Kartell starts with an Italian chemical engineer named Giulio Castelli and his wife, Anna Ferrieri. The couple founded Kartell in Milan as an industrial design firm, producing utilitarian items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. Even as companies like Olivetti and Vespa were making Italian design popular in the 1950s, typewriters and scooters were relatively costly, and Castelli and Ferrieri wanted to provide Italian consumers with affordable, stylish goods. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. Kartell achieved international recognition for its innovative work in 1972, when a landmark exhibition curated by Emilio Ambasz called "Italy: The New Domestic Landscape" opened at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Castelli and Ferrieri sold Kartell to Claudio Luti, their son-in-law, in 1988, and since then, Luti has expanded the company's roster of designers. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Kartell furniture.
- What is Kartell known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Kartell is known largely for producing contemporary furniture out of plastic. The Italian company, founded in 1949, helped elevate the material, proving that it was suitable for designer furniture. You can find a collection of Kartell furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How you clean Kartell plastic depends on the piece. Often, the best way to clean plastic furniture is with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. However, recommended cleaning methods vary. For the best results, refer to the manufacturer's care instructions that accompany your furniture. Shop a collection of Kartell furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kartell Louis Ghost chairs are made of lucite. Designed by Phillipe Starck for Kartell in 2002, this clear chair is crafted from a single piece of plastic, making it a beautifully elegant piece. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Kartell Ghost chairs from top sellers.