Kartell is a Milanese furniture manufacturer founded in 1949. It specialises in high-quality plastic injection mouldings and the early fifties and was innovative in producing plastic objects designed by Gino Colombini. His aesthetic was aggressively modern, and his use of plastics did not imitate other materials. Since then, Kartell has made furniture to the designs of Joe Colombo and Marco Zanuso.
History
In 1949, the company started producing automobile accessories and later diversified into home furnishings in 1963. Kartell was founded by Giulio Castelli and Anna Castelli Ferrieri, with the latter becoming famous for her designs and architectural work.
In 1998, Kartell opened its first store in the United States on Greene Street in New York City. The U.S. division, led by Ivan Luini, opened more stores in various cities, including Miami, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Kartell’s strategy for retail marketing involves keeping a wide range of items in different styles and colours priced to attract impulse buyers. The company earns an annual revenue of $100 million from its sales. Apart from their stores, Kartell has products sold by over 150 independent retailers in the United States.
Luini was in talks with Philippe Starck for Kartell’s plastic furniture to be used in a hotel chain before he passed away. Kartell is a subsidiary of Felofin, with Claudio Luti serving as its chairman, CEO, and president. (Kartell – Wikipedia, 2018).
Sources
Conran, T., & Bayley, S. (1985, January 1). The Conran Directory of Design. Villard. https://doi.org/10.1604/9780394546988
Kartell – Wikipedia. (2018, November 18). Kartell – Wikipedia. Retrieved May 3, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartell
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Kartell Tic&Tac Clock by Philippe Starck with Eugeni Quitllet, Metallic Chrome
Kartell Upper Step Ladder - Transparent Crystal
KARTELL Bathroom Sink Faucet-Modern Faucet for Bathroom Sink Brushed Nickel, Single Handle Bathroom Faucets, Rv Lavatory Vessel Faucet with Deck Plate for 1-Hole and 3-Holes Installations
Round Bedside Table 2/3/4 Tier Plastic Nightstand Storage Unit Chest W/Drawers & Sliding Door Nordic Modern Bedside Cabinet for Bedroom
Modway Haste Contemporary Modern Hourglass Accent Stool in White
Kartell Componibili Furniture, Purple, 60 x 33 x 32 cm
Kartell Dune Tray, Small Light Blue
Kartell 4966/09 Componibili Drawers by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Opaque Black
WENSHUO Three-Legs Ceramic Fruit Bowl for Kitchen Counter, Decorative Bowl for Table Décor, 10-inch Oval Large Bowls for Breads (Coconut Café)
SAKRINGT 2 Pack Cordless Table Lamp Rechargeable,5000mAh Battery Powered Table Light,3 Color Stepless Dimming Up to 40 Hours Usage,Portable LED Desk Lamp for Restaurant/Outdoor(Blue)
solaround Clear Acrylic End Table 2-Tier Bedside nightstand for Living Room Bedroom Home Decor (Clear)
Fatboy Transloetje Lamp Rechargeable Portable LED Table Light, Transparent
Modway Haste Contemporary Modern Hourglass Accent Stool in Red
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Step Stool, 9.4 Inch Clear Step Stool, WINSON Acrylic Step Stool, 350 Lbs Capacity, Suitable for Bathroom, Living Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Kids or Adults
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