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In 1949, Giulio Castelli founded the Italian company Kartell, which specialises in the manufacture of plastic goods. In 1963, he married architect Anna Castelli Ferrieri, who also became his collaborator. The Kartell collection is extensive, attractive and easy to use. Colour, play on meaning, transparency and unique shapes create unrivalled objects. Kartell soon became the symbol of "Made in Italy" design and offers a product catalogue composed of furniture, decorative accessories and lighting. They represent the icon of contemporary design.
Kartell enjoyed global success thanks to its involvement in research and innovation, by using efficient production systems and increasingly modern technologies. Research, risk-taking, and constant innovation in the field of high-quality plastic furniture. Not to mention Kartell's visual and aesthetic aspect that it has become known for. Thanks to its continuous research, Kartell’s manufacturer was able to introduce satin-finishing, greater flexibility, and improved resistance to weather conditions for its outdoor collections. The successor of the Kartell brand instilled a prodigious dynamic into the brand and went on to collaborate with renowned designers. This resulted in the creation of products that combine comfort, style and innovation. The evolution, handling and development of the brand's products make it possible to achieve an end product with new characteristics. Ten years of research lead to a revolutionary innovation that marked Kartell’s history. In 1999, Kartell became the first company in the world to use polycarbonate for decorative objects. As a result of this innovation, a series of products was created; La Marie chair which is completely transparent and minimalist, followed by the Louis Ghost chair, a bestseller produced by the Kartell brand.
In other words, the vision of Kartell's creator: "the public is willing to accept new forms for machines performing new functions, but when it comes to objects of the past, spoons, etc. it is much harder to win acceptance for new forms. If mankind are afraid of new innovations, we need to provide them with super-innovations". Quality, lightness, durability, and accessibility form the characteristics of the Kartell collection, designed by leading designers such as Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterrio, and Ferruccio Laviani. Many Kartell products have become design classics, such as Componibili, the Masters chair or even the Cindy and Bourgie lamps.
The entire Kartell collection is available at SILVERA. If you can't find the product you're looking for, please contact us using the form. With a wealth of experience in the world of home and public interiors, the SILVERA team listens to your needs and provides design advice for your projects.
Contact us to make an appointment at our showrooms in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and London.
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