The famous Componibili, produced for more than 30 years, is now available in a new material with a soft touch effect: Bioplastic.Kartell has always been attentive to the ecological processes of sustainable development for the manufacture of certified 100% recyclable products. It continues its research in the world of organic products and today it has created an ecological and biodegradable material, capable of satisfying both the functional and structural requirements of a design product. This revolutionary new material is the future in terms of ecology and the environment. The Componibili Bio is as functional as the original version, designed to meet various requirements of use and to find a place in every room of the house.
Born in Milan in 1920, Anna Castelli Ferrieri was one of the first women to graduate in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic Institute in 1943. In 1949, together with her husband Giulio Castelli, she founded the Kartell studio, which has become one of Italy's leading furniture manufacturers. An undisputed follower of Le Corbusier and the rationalism of Franco Albini, whom she called "her master", she draws inspiration from their respective styles, proposing pieces of simple design reduced to their primary function. She took part in the work of the International Congress of Modern Architecture (CIAM), and in 1950 became editor-in-chief of the magazine Casabella and correspondent for the English magazine Architectural Design in Italy. Anna Ferrieri, both architect and designer, is part of a generation of great names in Italian design, following in the footsteps of Ettore Sottsass and Gae Aulenti. She also has a career as a teacher at the Domus Academy for Masters in Design classes. Anna Castelli Ferrieri has been awarded the prestigious "Compasso de Oro" on three occasions (1979, 1984 and 1987). His most popular products are the Componibili storage units, and several of his creations are included in the permanent collections of museums around the world, including MoMa in New York.
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In 1949, Giulio Castelli founded the Italian company Kartell, which specialises in the manufacture of plastic goods. In 1963, he married architect Anna Castelli Ferrieri, who also became his collaborator. The Kartell collection is extensive, attractive and easy to use. Colour, play on meaning, transparency and unique shapes create unrivalled objects. Kartell soon became the symbol of "Made in Italy" design and offers a product catalogue composed of furniture, decorative accessories and lighting. They represent the icon of contemporary design. Kartell enjoyed global success thanks to its involvement in research and innovation, by using efficient production systems and increasingly modern technologies.