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

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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

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and

Anna Castelli Ferrieri Anna Castelli Ferrieri (August 6, 1918 - June 22, 2006) was an Italian architect and industrial designer. She is most known for her influence in the use of plastics as a mainstream design material and her cofounding of Kartell, an Italian contemp ...

. 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.

Gallery

File:Kartell Stoppino Magazine Rack Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Stoppino Magazine Rack File:Kartell Anna Castelli Stool White- Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Anna Castelli Stool File:Kartell Anna Castelli Stool - Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Anna Castelli Stool File:Kartell Anna Castelli Chair - Austin Calhoon Photograph.jpg, Kartell Anna Castelli Chair File: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. File:KARTELL lampada da soffitto KD, 1954.jpg, Kartell Lamp, 1954

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

External links

Kartell company website
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