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In 1958, Kartell decorative lighting design brought together some
of the greatest names on the international design scene, including
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and Marco Zanuso. It is a truly
extraordinary inheritance of which Ferruccio Laviani bravely took up
the reins in 2002, the year in which the lighting division was given
a new boost and a path embarked on that was marked by innovation,
research and a continuous drive to creatively respond to the major
technological challenges of our times. Today, Kartell’s lighting is
versatile and the large collection of lights for decorative or technical
use that furnish the indoor and outdoor domestic or working spaces
ensures perfect adaptation to suit any ambiance.
Twenty years of light: the light FL/Y “bubble” represented the fresh
start, a turning point in the brand’s history that would subsequently
give rise to an ironic, contemporary, extremely versatile lighting
collection. It is a coherent project that respects the values of industrial
production and quality of materials. A constant evolution, hinged on
a few key points that have defined the “Kartell lightstyle”, like the
iconic Bourgie and Take and the new classics Battery and Mini Planet.
Lights that excite, creating unique atmospheres and defining the very
nature of ambiances. Lights that illuminate but also do so much more,
overcoming new technological frontiers, like the complex game of
transparencies played by Kabuki or the reflections created by Planet.
New solutions and new designs for different occasions. Kartell lighting
has grown, also responding to the needs in the office and contract
segments, for example with the first of the collection’s lamps to be
dedicated to technical lighting, Aledin.
The growth of Kartell Lighting is enjoyed in step with that of the
company as it explores new technological milestones, continuously
overcoming limits and employing new materials, in particular with
the ambitious aim of converting the catalogue with the new green
solutions wherever possible.
