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What is Kartell known for?
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1963.
Joe Colombo's iconic 4801 armchair was designed in 1963/1964. A mod...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
Kartell by Philippe Starck Modern Ero/S White Dining Chair
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell in 1999 the Ero/S chair is inspired by the 1960s but has quickly become a modern design Classic.
With an organic shape, the oval...
Category
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Mod.4875 Plastic Chair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Modern Italian white plastic chair with rounded seat and back, Mod." 4875" by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s. The circular chair legs are ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Kartell 'Leopoldo' folding table by Antonio Citterio and Glen Oliver Löw, 19990s
By Antonio Citterio, Glen Oliver Löw, Kartell
Located in Athens, Attiki
Kartell 'Leopoldo' folding table by Antonio Citterio and Glen Oliver Löw, 19990s.
Occasional folding table made of chrome plated metal and plastic,signed.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian mid-century modern orange plastic ice cube tray by Kartell Samco, 1960s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern orange plastic ice cube tray by Kartell Samco, 1960s
Square ice bucket in orange and yellow plastic. It has a cap with a rounded handle and two external ha...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Plastic