Kartell designer furniture

Kartell - Unmistakable Italian Design Crafted From Plastic

The history of the Italian design manufacturer Kartell begins in 1949 with the company's founding by chemist Giulio Castelli. From the very beginning production was focused on plastic products, initially automotive parts, subsequently laboratory equipment and household utensils, before designer furniture and lighting were added in the 1960s.

► Kartell Outdoor: New Products 2025 and Design Classics for Outdoors
► Kartell Design Today: New Furniture with New Materials
► Kartell Design - A Product Portfolio with a Wide Price Range
► Collaborations with International Star Designers
► Top 5 Kartell Design Classics
► Awards for Legendary Collections

Kartell Outdoor: New Products 2025 and Design Classics for Outdoors

The H.H.H. Chairs from Kartell

In 2025 Kartell brings a breath of fresh air to the outdoor sector with new designer furniture that will brighten up the summer: Brand new are the H.H.H. chairs in seductive colours and the A.I. Outdoor Lounge Chair with a soft cushion, designed by Philippe Starck.

The Battery cordless lamp, which has been available in new colours since 2024 – including pastel orange, pastel pink, light blue, rose green, orange green, and mint green – ensures atmospheric summer evenings. The Trix Outdoor modular sofa is perfect for relaxing hours or a spontaneous nap in the garden. With the A.I. Stool Recycled you can stylishly transform your outdoor space into a garden bar or beach bar. While for large family gatherings, or your next garden party, the Generic C Outdoor Chair is the easy choice – weatherproof, easy to clean, and stackable.

Kartell furniture accompanies you all year round – both indoors and outdoors. Whether in the warm spring sunshine or in the fresh sea breeze: with Kartell you can enjoy stylish design outdoors. Those who love metal will find what they're looking for in the outdoor furniture of the Hiray Collection, a collection characterised by its light, airy wire structure that is perfect by the pool or on a terrace with a sea view.

Kabuki lamp, Hiray side table and the Colonna stool

For those looking for an alternative feeling, Kartell also offers iconic outdoor design classics crafted from plastic: Looking for a stylish outdoor living room? With the Bubble Club Sofa and the matching Bubble Club Table the answer is as comfortable as it is inviting. And because every detail counts: the AHA Stool offers a practical place to rest your cocktail — or serve as additional seating for spontaneous guests.

Kartell Design Today: New Furniture with New Materials

Masters chairs and Four table

Kartell is today a third-generation family business, managed by Claudio Luti, his daughter Lorenza and son Federico. New product lines such as outdoor furniture and lighting are being launched, and innovative developments in technology and materials are continually being pursued.

In 2020 alone Kartell launched three new eco-friendly product lines, including the first chair made from 100 percent recycled material: the A.I. by Philippe Starck.

The Kartell Smart Wood series from 2019 is the manufacturer's first wooden product line manufactured using innovative 3D technology: advanced manufacturing methods that demonstrate Kartell's commitment not only to creating aesthetically pleasing products, but also to exploring new manufacturing avenues and utilising innovative technologies.

Kartell Design - A Product Portfolio with a Wide Price Range

Today Kartell's product range extends to numerous seating furniture, tables, lighting, storage items, and home accessories. And while many Kartell products offer practical, stylish, and affordable furnishing solutions, others are of particular interest for discerning design lovers, including, for example, the upholstered furniture collections and shelving systems. The stylish Kartell lighting by designers such as Philippe Starck and Rodolfo Dordoni also ranges in style from minimalist to neo-baroque, offering the perfect lighting solution for diverse interior design styles and budgets.

Kartell Design Collections: Shining Seats and Appearances

For those who love particularly luxurious and shiny furniture Kartell has developed the Kartell Metallic Collection: a selection of iconic Kartell designs presented in the sparkling metallic tones of copper, gold, and chrome, ensuring guaranteed eye-catchers in any interior design, especially when mixed with well-considered lighting. The Kartell Metallic Collection also includes the Kartell Masters Chair, one of numerous Kartell chairs that, thanks to their plastic material, can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Kartell Chairs: Classics and Insider Tips

The Kartell chair collection includes Kartell desk chairs, such as the Spoon Chair, and high-quality dining chairs, such as the Q/Wood with its signature seat shell crafted from wafer-thin 3D beechwood veneer.

The Q/Wood armchair demonstrates that Kartell design is no longer limited to plastic products: In addition to recycled plastic, classic textiles, wood, and metal are now also employed.

Collaborations with International Star Designers

Crucial to Kartell's current identity was the succession of Claudio Luti, son-in-law of Giulio and Anna Castelli, to the company's leadership in 1988. Luti, who had served as Managing Director at Versace for a decade, brought a new perspective and vitality to the company and began extensive collaborations with international design giants.

Kartell: Designers

The Kartell portfolio is created in collaboration with international designers such as Patricia Urquiola, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ferruccio Laviani, Ron Arad, Mario Bellini, Marcel Wanders or Philippe Starck. Collaborations that have proven to be fruitful and productive for the designers and the company for decades and continue to produce innovative futuristic products that explore the limits of plastic and design. These connections are often very long-lasting, as like in the case of Philippe Starck Kartell and its designers accompany each other on their careers for years.

Top 5 Kartell Design Classics

Kartell has been producing groundbreaking designer furniture made of plastic for more than 70 years and has revolutionized design with futuristic shapes, ironic, trendy elements and intense colours and has always demonstrated that tastes are different. And product lines were created that maintain their relevance and popularity to this day. Here, by way of an introduction, five of the most famous Kartell furniture classics.

Awards for Legendary Collections

Over the years Kartell has been honoured with numerous international awards, including the Compasso d'Oro nine times and the Guggenheim Enterprise and Culture Award in 2000 for the Kartell Museum, founded in 1999, as best corporate museum. In addition to its flagship store in Tokyo, Kartell has recently presented extensive trade fair representations in Moscow, Shanghai and Stockholm, further expanding its international success.

Sustainability at Kartell

Under the motto "Kartell Loves the Planet", Kartell has taken a decisive path towards sustainability. A corporate sustainability code is intended to ensure that 11 of the 17 development goals proposed by the United Nations can be achieved in the future. The topic of sustainable materials now determines all production decisions so that environmental impact can be reduced to a minimum. For this purpose, Kartell only uses FSC-certified wood and uses a plastic in its organic collection that is based on agricultural production waste and is biodegradable. In addition, waste materials from its own production are processed into recyclate, which in turn is used in furniture production. In this way, Kartell is taking a significant step towards a circular economy and saving valuable emissions. The exclusive use of Polycarbonate 2.0, which combines a second-generation renewable polymer based on cellulose and paper waste with an ISCC-certified process, underlines Kartell's innovative strength in terms of sustainable solutions. Through this comprehensive commitment, Kartell makes a significant contribution to promoting a responsible and future-proof orientation in the furniture industry.