Kartell
ITALIAN DESIGN SINCE 1949
Based in Milan, where the company first began, Kartell is regarded as a contemporary design icon whose pieces are instantly recognised the world over. Known for an incredible balance of functionality and unique style, Kartell has pushed the boundaries of furniture design throughout its lifetime. Not only are its creations colourful and eye-catching, they're also made with everyday life in mind - delivery high quality, great comfort and convenience. Explore one-of-a-kind chairs, stools, tables and more online at Barker and Stonehouse.
read less The Kartell Story
Founded in 1949 by chemical engineer, Giulio Castelli, the company's first venture into plastic products was in the form of car accessories. Following this, they expanded into laboratory equipment in 1958, and finally home furnishings and furniture, which were introduced in 1963. After extensive research and innovative experimentation, a huge milestone came in 1999 when Kartell succeeded as the first ever company to produce furniture using polycarbonate. Still a signature element of the brand's collections today, this development led to the birth of transparent designs such as the Louis Ghost chair, which quickly became the most widely sold chair in the world.
Having received numerous international awards for its innovative and popular creations, as well as collaborating with some of the biggest names in contemporary design to reinvent the image of plastic products, Kartell has secured its position as an industry leader.
read less Having received numerous international awards for its innovative and popular creations, as well as collaborating with some of the biggest names in contemporary design to reinvent the image of plastic products, Kartell has secured its position as an industry leader.
Sustainable Polycarbonate
The company became best known for bringing attention to the beauty of transparent homewares and for innovating the use of polycarbonate. Now, in a huge step forward for the brand, a revolutionary component has been developed which allows Kartell to produce the same transparent pieces we know and love, but in a more environmentally friendly way. Obtained partially from vegetable waste, this new component is just one example of how Kartell is able to adapt to current climates.
read less The Kartell Museum
Kartell Museo was founded in 1999 to mark the company’s fiftieth anniversary, with President Claudio Luti establishing it to preserve, promote, and celebrate Kartell’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Just a year later, in 2000, it received the Guggenheim Business and Culture Award for best company museum. Its ever-growing collection includes over 8,000 objects, 5,000 design pieces, and 15,000 photographs, offering a detailed overview of Kartell’s history, production processes, materials, technologies, and communication and distribution strategies developed over 65 years. The museum is located within the Kartell factory in Noviglio, near Milan, which has served as the company’s headquarters since 1967; the building itself, designed by architects Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Ignazio Gardella, is regarded as a notable example of industrial architecture in the Lombardy region.
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