In collaboration with international designers such as Philippe Starck, Maarten Van Severen Piero Lissoni or Michele de Lucchi, Italian manufacturer Kartell has been developing pioneer designs for over 50 years. One of the leading international producers of plastic objects, the origins of Kartell lie in the ambitions of the chemist Giulio Castelli, who founded the company in 1949 and initially concentrated on the production of components for the car industry. The company however quickly moved into the production of household utensils and laboratory equipment before in the 1960s, the company's portfolio was expanded to include furniture - and thus the birth of a legend in contemporary Italian furniture design. Objects such as the Bourgie table lamp or the Ghost Chair have become contemporary classics. Through their combination of innovation, quality, and just a little quirkiness, Kartell are widely recognized as one of the leading international furniture companies and in many respects typify and embody the contemporary Italian design industry.
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...Following his graduation from the Domus Academy Glen Oliver Löw remained in Milan where he took up a position with Antonio Citterio, becoming a partner in the practice in 1990, and developing a wide range of projects for companies as varied as, amongst others, Vitra, Kartell and Flos...
...Switching to a more synthetic "Kartell" Approach seemed to offer Urquiola more options, however Jongerius countered with the fully unexpected Polder Sofa for Vitra and the contest was decided; 1:0 for Holland...
...In a brave early move Verner Panton attempted to go solo with his Bachelor chair, Colombo managing to counter at the last minute with his Armchair Modell 4801 for Kartell...
...Particularly nasty - access to this Dr Na by Philippe Starckfor Kartell has been blocked for the press corp!...
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