Kartell’s Latest Designs: 5 Italian Design Finds

A chair with a barely-there aluminium frame, a lamp that appears to float in mid-air and a beautifully textured pitcher inspired by hand-worked glass. Kartell furniture and lighting demonstrate how even the most familiar everyday objects can be reimagined in surprising ways. Kartell’s latest designs bring this philosophy to life through innovative materials and distinctive forms.

The Italian design house has pushed the boundaries of furniture and accessories since 1949, working with some of the world’s most influential designers and experimenting with materials, shapes and manufacturing techniques. Its newest collections are no exception, bringing together sculptural forms, innovative recycled materials and plenty of creative personality. Here are five of our favourite finds.

Savoia Chair – Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby

London-based design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby make their Kartell debut with Savoia, an elegant chair distinguished by its exceptionally slim polished die-cast aluminium frame. Available with seats in wood, leather or recycled technopolymer, its clean lines and lightweight appearance therefore make it a versatile choice for contemporary dining rooms, home offices and commercial interiors.

Lillybet Chair – Ludovica Serafini & Roberto Palomba

A playful interpretation of the classic upholstered chair, Lillybet combines graceful proportions with decorative fabrics and a recycled technopolymer frame. Choose from soft bouclé, velvet with contrasting piping. Alternatively opt for a distinctive floral jacquard developed with the help of artificial intelligence. Each finish consequently gives the chair its own personality, bringing colour and texture to contemporary interiors.

Aurora Bella – Philippe Starck

With Aurora Bella, Philippe Starck creates the illusion of light floating in mid-air. The lamp’s refined, minimalist form appears almost suspended in space, casting a soft, even glow that adds atmosphere without overwhelming its surroundings. An intriguing design that makes light itself the focal point.

Neutra – Ferruccio Laviani

Ferruccio Laviani’s Neutra suspension lamp returns to the Kartell collection with new colours and sizes. Formed from two gently curved, shell-like elements, its elegant circular silhouette conceals the light source while providing even illumination. Available in 60 and 90 centimetre diameters, it’s a striking choice for dining rooms, entrance halls and open-plan spaces.

Cesel Pitcher – Patricia Urquiola

Inspired by the beauty of hand-worked glass, Patricia Urquiola’s Cesel pitcher features a richly textured surface with irregular patterns that catch and reflect the light. Crafted from food-grade recycled SMMA, it’s subsequently available in crystal, sky blue, green and amber. Part of a wider tableware collection that includes tumblers, flutes and a tray, Cesel adds a playful, decorative touch to everyday dining.

Together, these latest designs reflect what has made Kartell such an influential name in Italian design for more than seven decades: a willingness to experiment with new materials, explore unexpected forms and work with designers who continually bring fresh perspectives to everyday objects. These Kartell furniture and lighting collections continue to demonstrate the brand’s ability to combine innovation with everyday functionality.