Kartell has built a distinctive place in Italian design through industrial production, color and experimentation with modern materials.
What stands out
Recognizable design authorship, accessible icons and material innovation.
What to consider
Its aesthetic and materials differ significantly from wood- and upholstery-led luxury brands, so comparisons should reflect intended use.
How the score is built
The Furniture Brand Index score is an editorial assessment, not a laboratory rating. It applies the same weighted framework across brands and is revised when meaningful product, service or policy information changes.
Designers connected to this brand
Francesco Meda
Italian designer known for refined furniture and product design across international brands.
Explore →DesignerPatricia Urquiola
Spanish-born, Milan-based architect and designer with an extensive international furniture portfolio.
Explore →DesignerAntonio Citterio
Italian architect and industrial designer with longstanding collaborations across furniture and interiors.
Explore →DesignerPhilippe Starck
French creator whose prolific career spans furniture, interiors, products and architecture.
Explore →DesignerPiero Lissoni
Italian architect, art director and designer known for restrained contemporary interiors and furniture.
Explore →DesignerJasper Morrison
British industrial designer associated with understated, useful and “super normal” design.
Explore →DesignerOki Sato / Nendo
Japanese designer and founder of Nendo, known for concept-driven furniture and product design.
Explore →Editorial note: Rankings and comparisons follow our published methodology. Where a covered brand has a material relationship with the publisher, that relationship is disclosed on the relevant coverage.