Kartell, 70 years of history of an iconic design brand
Posted by Facundo Oviedo on 19th Dec 2021
Kartell is a leading design company and symbol of Italian culture. Its products have become part of the domestic landscape around the world, true icons of contemporary design. Always in search of new technologies, shapes and styles, Kartell has collaborated with the most important and influential names in design and fashion. Among them, Philippe Starck, Ron Arad, Antonio Citterio, Ferruccio Laviani, Piero Lissoni, Patricia Urquiola, Tokujin Yoshioka, Mario Bellini, Alberto Meda, Front, Nendo and Eugeni Quitllet stand out.
The collection of Kartell products that are easy to enjoy and with an undeniable aesthetic appeal. Color, irony, play of the senses, transparencies and unique shapes for unique objects: the Kartell product is recognizable at first sight around the world for the emotion it gives, its long-lasting functionality and its indisputable quality.
The continuous evolution in the use of materials and the experimentation of new technologies aimed at discovering its unprecedented properties are fundamental for the development of the product, both with regard to the search for functional benefits and the development of new aesthetic qualities. Thanks to this constant search, it has been possible to introduce satin, transparency, flexibility, resistance to atmospheric agents, softness and touch.
Plastic, pure art!
The material used in its products is what has made Kartell one of the most important interior design companies. Kartell is known for some products such as the clear acrylic Louis Ghost armchair, a product that launched the brand to international fame and the Componibili modular containers that were designed to be used in spaces such as the office.