Model 4875 Chair by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s

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Model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Carlo Bartoli designed it … Read more Model 4875 chair is the first chair in the world made of injection – molded polypropylene. Carlo Bartoli designed it in 1970, Kartell started production in 1974 and the chair was a huge success worldwide for the innovative design and the quality of materials. Moreover its versatility allowed both indoors and outdoors use, because they are resistant to shocks and atmospheric agents.

In model 4875, chair and back are a single body, only the legs can be unscrewed.

The 4875 chair received a nomination for the golden compass in 1979, it belongs to the permanent exhibition of the national museum of arts – Center Pompidou – Paris and of course of the Kartell museum.

A rare vintage chair, witness of innovation of production technique and materials from the golden age of Italian design.

item. dining chair
model. 4875
designer. Carlo Bartoli
maker. Kartell
period. 1985
country. Italy
material. polypropylene
color. white
dimension: cm 48 x 44 x 71 H – 18,9” x 17,3” x 27,9”
seat height: cm 43 – 16,9”
condition. excellent. This piece has an attribution mark,
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