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Is Kartell an Italian brand?
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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.
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Model 4970 Cream Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
By Kartell
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Model 4970 Cream Bedside Table by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s, Italy
No damage, no crack.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements:
W...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age End Tables
Materials
Plexiglass
Model Eros Chairs, 12 Pieces, Philippe Starck, Kartell, Early 2000s
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Eros chair (12 pieces sold separately), design Philippe Starck, manufactured by Kartell, Early 2000s. Aluminum frame, plastic seat (polycarbonate). Good vintage condition, pati...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Green Kartell storage unit Model 4970 by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Italy 1970s
By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Meulebeke, BE
In the 1970s, Kartell emerged as a global symbol of Italian innovation, transforming the perception of plastic from a purely industrial material into an emblem of modern domestic des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Plastic
Masayuki Matsukaze Sistema Scuola Children's Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delightful and highly functional set of "Sistema Scuola" children's chairs, designed by Masayuki Matsukaze for the renowned Italian manufacturer Kartell in the 1970s. These chairs ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Purple La Marie Chairs By Philippe Starck For Kartell, Made In Italy
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Iconic La Marie Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell
Elevate your interior with this stunning set of 2 clear purple La Marie chairs. Designed by the renowned Philippe Sta...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
$559 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Modular Plastic Cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell
By Kartell
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original pair of cylindrical cabinets by Anna Castelli for Kartell, modular with vertical overlap was designed for every room. A true pieces of italian design. The items are in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Plastic


