Kartell is an Italian company that makes and sells plastic contemporary furniture. It is headquartered in Noviglio,

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, Italy, and it is a subsidiary of Felofin.

History

The company began manufacturing automobile accessories in 1949. It expanded into home furnishings in 1963. It was founded by Giulio Castelli and Anna Castelli Ferrieri. Kartell became well-known due to the work of designer and architect Anna Castelli Ferrieri. The company opened its first store in the

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in 1998, when a Kartell U.S. outlet opened on Greene Street in

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. Ivan Luini, president of the U.S. division at that time, oversaw the opening of additional stores in

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and

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. Kartell's retail marketing strategy is to stock items in various styles and colors at prices that appeal to impulse buyers. The company grosses $100 million per year. In addition to its stores, Kartell furnishings are sold by more than 150 independent retailers in the United States. At the time of his death, Luini was in discussions for Kartell's plastic furnishings to be used in a hotel chain being designed by

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. The company is a subsidiary of Felofin. Its chairman, chief executive officer and president is Claudio Luti. The current designer for the company is Ferruccio Laviani, who has created a style described by ''Pianeta Design'' as "Bourgiemania".

Gallery

Kartell Stoppino Magazine Rack Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Stoppino Magazine Rack Kartell Anna Castelli Stool White- Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Anna Castelli Stool Kartell Anna Castelli Stool - Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Anna Castelli Stool Kartell Anna Castelli Chair - Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Anna Castelli Chair File:Model 4801 Armchair, V&A London.jpg, Model 4801 armchair by Joe Colombo (1963) Table & Chairs by Philippe Starck.jpg, Chairs designed by

for Kartell: a transparent "Louis Ghost" in the foreground and a red "Victoria Ghost" in the background KARTELL lampada da soffitto KD, 1954.jpg, Kartell Lamp, 1954 Philippe starck per kartell spa, sedia louis ghost, 2002.jpg, Masters chair by

and Eugeni Quitllet

References

Appelbaum, Alec. (2002, October). ''Rapt in Plastic''. Metropolis
* Graustark, Barbara. (2006, September 18). ''Ivan Luini, 46, Innovative Design Executive, Dies in Crash''. The New York Times, p. A27

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* {{Authority control Furniture companies of Italy Industrial design firms Design companies of Italy Companies based in Lombardy Design companies established in 1949 Manufacturing companies established in 1949 Italian companies established in 1949 Italian brands Compasso d'Oro Award recipients

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