My very first retro Kartell piece

This baby is currently on its way from Melbourne — an original Kartell magazine rack. Designed by Italian architect and designer Giotto Stoppino, they were originally manufactured my Kartell in the 1970s. Of course, many unmarked knock-offs were also made during this time, including some produced in Australia (by Plastex and other companies).

 

  

 

These are not pictures of the exact item I have bought (as the eBay images aren’t of the best quality), but it is the same design and colour as this one I found in the US. And, yes, mine does have the official Kartell stamp underneath. Finally, no more current homewares magazines strewn on the side tables — they can now sit neatly in this instead!

Kartell currently produce a newer translucent version of the design, but I’m still in love with the original opaque version.

  Image: smow

In other exciting discoveries, did you know that there is an actual Kartell museum in Milan? I need to visit there NOW.