Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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.
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Creator: Kartell
Mid Century Modern Ceiling Light Sergio Asti for Kartell, Italy '60
By Sergio Asti, Kartell
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Steel, Brass
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Chandelier Mod.4022 Luigi Bandini Buti for Kartell, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell
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...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Metal
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Green by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plastic
Suspension Kartell FL/Y "ICON" de Ferruccio Laviani par Kartell Italie
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Plexiglass
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...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castglioni KD6 Hanging Lamp for Kartell 1959 Italy
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opal, Brass
Lampe Kartell KD6 4006 blanche par Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Italy 1950
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
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...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Acrylic
Khan Suspension Lamp in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
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...
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1990s Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Small Bloom Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
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 ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Kartell Large FL/Y Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FL/Y pendant light large in crystal. It is a collection of pendant lamps designed by Ferruccio Laviani in 2002.
Dimensions: Shade height: 21.67 in.; Diameter: 32.67 in.; Unit weig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Nickeled Brass & White Plastic 4005 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni for Kartell, 59
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lamp socket.
Overall very good condition: the upper crown element is missing.
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Kartell Planet Suspension Lamp in Yellow by Tokujin Yoshioka
By Kartell, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Planet stand lamp in crystal. Its special feature is the shape of its slightly elliptical diffuser. Its transparent surface, which is many-sided both inside and out, creates a rich t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Aluminum
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tramo, Kartell
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian mid century modern 2/5 chandelier by GPA Monti Studio for Kartell, 1959
By G.P.A. Monti, Kartell, Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti
Located in MIlano, IT
Model 2/5 chandelier, with glossy white plastic diffuser, tablet-shaped, with brass ring with black finish, which divides the lampshade into two parts. In the lower part there is a h...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ge' Suspension Lamp in Chrome Plated by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gè is a suspension lamp attached to the ceiling with a decorated rosette suggestive of antique Venetian chandeliers. It comes with a 37 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bellissima Pendant Light in Wood & White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bellissima is presented in the material version of matt in white.
Dimensions: Height 16.14 in.; width 19.67 in.; depth 19.67 in.; unit weight: 3.6 kg. Made of: Thermoplastic techn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kabuki pendant light in crystal.
Dimensions: Height 19.67 in.; diameter 23 in. Made of Thermoplastic techno polymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
'KD 6 Grande’ Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, 1959
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Kartell ‘KD 6 Grande’ Pendant in very good condition.
Designed in the 1959 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
This 'Grande' version is har...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
'KD 6’ Pendant by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell, Italy 1959
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Kartell ‘KD 6’ Pendant in very good condition.
Designed in the 1959 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni.
White plastic shade and diffuser wh...
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20th Century Italian Space Age Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large KD62 pending lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi designed for Kartell in 1965
By Eugenio Gentili, Kartell
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large pending lamp by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi model KD 62 designed for Kartell in 1965. The lamp has a white acrylic orange and white shade and is finished with metal details. This ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Italian Pendant Lamp for Kartell, 1950s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Kartell
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian pendant lamp model KD6 designed by famous designer Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Kartell in 1959, opal methacrylate diffuser.
Please note that the lamp is origina...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Kartell Medium Bloom Pendant Light in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Nickel & White Methacrylate 4006 Pendant Lamp by Castiglioni bros for Kartell
By Kartell, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare pendant lamp design by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1959.
White methacrylate double shades with nickel plated brass finishes.
Original working wiring with 1 E27 lam...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Kartell Bellissima Pendant Light in Glossy White and White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bellissima is presented in the material version of glossy pink and white.
Bellissima is the collection of suspension lamps with a clean and contemporary line, available in a range o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Khan Suspension Lamp in Matt Bronze by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Large KD62 pendant by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi for Kartell, 1960s
By Eugenio Gentili, Kartell
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large KD62 pendant designed by Eugenio Gentili Tedeschi in 1962 and manufactured by Kartell.
The lamp consists of two plastic shades and is finished with metal details. It contains ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Khan Suspension Lamp in Black 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Nickel Plated Brass & White Plastic 60s pendant lamp by Bandini Buti for Kartell
By Luigi Bandini Buti, Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pendant lamp composed by 2 methacrylate emispherical shades joined together with nickel plated brass screws.
Electrical system with 1 E27 lamp socket.
Very good condition: very lig...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Nickel, Iron
Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Chrome by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An essential lamp which is characterised by the “subtle interpretations of the theme. Made in transparent methacrylate in chrome, the cover is not perfectly hemispherical but the cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
Kartell Medium FL/Y Pendant Light in Copper by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An essential lamp which is characterized by the “subtle interpretations of the theme. Made in transparent methacrylate in copper, the cover is not perfectly hemispherical but the cut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Resin
White Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by GPA Monti for Kartell
By G.P.A. Monti, Kartell
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white.
Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts.
Ref. Kartell - ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Nickel
Kartell Bellissima Pendant Light in Glossy Pink and White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bellissima is presented in the material version of glossy pink and white.
Dimensions: Height: 16.14 in.; Width: 19.67 in.; Depth: 19.67 in.; Unit weight...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Ge' Suspension Lamp in Black Golden by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gè is a suspension lamp attached to the ceiling with a decorated rosette suggestive of antique Venetian chandeliers. It comes with a 37 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Ge' Suspension Lamp in White Golden by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gè is a suspension lamp attached to the ceiling with a decorated rosette suggestive of antique Venetian chandeliers. It comes with a 37 cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
White Brown Plastic Mod 2/5 1959 Pendant Lamp by Gpa Monti for Kartell
By Kartell, G.P.A. Monti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Metal part of nickel-plated satin brass. Suspension of dark levilene plait. Lamp shade in opaline white and brown plastic.
Very good condition: oxidation patina on the metal parts.
...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tramo, Kartell
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Blue by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kabuki pendant light in blue.
Dimensions: Height: 19.67 in.; Diameter: 23 in. Made of: Thermoplastic Technopolymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Bellissima Pendant Light in Glossy Green and White by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bellissima is presented in the material version of glossy pink and white.
Bellissima is the collection of suspension lamps with a clean and contemporary line, available in a range o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp Designed by Achille & Piergiacomo Castiglioni
By Kartell, Tramo, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The red Kartell/Tramo KD6 Pendant Lamp, designed by the legendary Achille and Piergiacomo Castiglioni, epitomizes timeless elegance and innovative design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Space Age Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Kartell Kabuki Pendant Light in Black by Ferruccio Laviani
By Kartell, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kabuki pendant light in black.
Dimensions: Height 19.67 in.; diameter 23 in. Made of Thermoplastic techno polymer. Assembly required. Voltage: 120. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
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Other
White Acrylic Spherical Pendants, Kartell, c. 1973
By Kartell
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available.
Unique ceiling lamps by Kartell. The cords can be adjusted up to 9 feet.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Kartell chandeliers and pendants for sale on 1stDibs.
Kartell chandeliers and pendants 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 chandeliers and pendants, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 15 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 46 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chandeliers and pendants by Kartell were created in the modern style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chandeliers and pendants by Ferruccio Laviani, Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina, and Favaretto & Partners. Prices for Kartell chandeliers and pendants can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $4,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $763.
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Questions About Kartell Chandeliers and Pendants
- 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.
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