Optic Storage Unit by Kartell
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Kartell® Optic Storage Unit Functioning as both a faceted container and modern decor, the Optic Storage Unit by Kartell is a new take on storage. Each 16” compartment comes in six colors and two styles for distinctive appeal for the office or home. Stack these sturdy, multipurpose organizers or use one unaccompanied for a contemporary look. Its surface is strikingly decorated with square based pyramids, slightly in relief, which, whether transparent or mirrored, create a strong visual impact. Optic offers a myriad of potential combinations whether by placing the cubes next to each other, by stacking them, or by creating linear compositions. Depending on their quantity and arrangement, they can charmingly fulfil a wide variety of needs. Dimensions: Kartell® Optic Storage Unit Kartell History  Founded by chemical engineer Giulio Castelli in 1949 in Binasco, Italy, the Kartell Company rose to prominence in the 1950s along with the growing international recognition of Italian design as a leading force following the Second World War. One of the original goals of the company was to replace the traditional glassware in science laboratories with plastic. Focused scientific analysis of the properties of plastic, combined with design creativity, gradually led to the production of stylish plastic goods for the home market. In 1972, Kartell participated in the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Many leading Italian designers in the second half of the 20th century have designed for Kartell, including Gae Aulenti (the Jumbo table of 1965), Achille and Pier Castiglione (lighting), Joe Columbo (the ABS stacking chair no. 4860), and Richard Sapper, who collaborated with Marco Zanuso on a range of colorful polyethylene children's chairs, which won a Compasso d'Oro in 1964. In the 1980s, Kartell began hiring more designers whose names were already widely known, including the great French designer Philippe Starck (who designed a number of products for the company, including the tubular steel and plastic Dr Glob chair of 1988). The Kartell Company has become synonymous with innovation, winning numerous awards throughout its 60-year history. Today, Kartell Italy utilizes a team of internationally acclaimed designers to produce accessible, unique designer household goods and furnishings on wish lists the world over. |
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