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 set, witness of innovation of production tecniques and materials from the golden age of Italian design.
The price is for the set.
item. dining chair set (4 pieces)
model. 4875
designer. Carlo Bartoli
maker. Kartell
period. 70s
country. Italy
material. polypropylene
color. red
dimensions (cm). 48 x 44 x 71. seat height 43 cm
condition. very good vintage conditions – healthy and clean – superficial marks.
art. no. 976
