We are a design company, founded in 1949 by Giulio Castelli and now run by Claudio Luti, currently seen as one of the symbols ... of Italian design around the world. A success story told through an incredible series of products – furniture, furnishings, lighting, home accessories – that have become part of the domestic landscape, not to mention actual contemporary design icons. Kartell collaborates with the most prestigious international designers. Our collection is multifunctional and of broad appeal, easy to use and beautiful to behold. Colour, irony, transparency, unique shapes and a play of the senses all come together to make unique pieces: Kartell product is immediately recognizable around the world for the emotion it generates, its durability and undisputed quality. Our on-going evolution in the use of plastics and experimentation with new technologies and processes are fundamental for Kartell, which has always strived to innovate its functional performance and the aesthetic qualities of its products. As a result of this on-going research, all-new properties have been introduced to plastic, such as satin-finish, transparency, flexibility, resistance to atmospheric agents, softness and touch, surprising and special colors. In addition to being practical and functional, Kartell plastic is also sensual and precious; we are radically transforming the perception of a plastic product from a merely functional object to a veritable luxury item. read more