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What is Kartell known for?
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Plastic

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