by Shiro Kuramata
for Cappellini
Cappellini
Italy (1946)
Cappellini is synonymous with great contemporary design. The Italian brand’s global influence and iconic catalog have come to fruition under the direction of Giulio Cappellini, who joined the business in 1979. His father Enrico has founded it in 1946, but at the time Giulio took over it was a small operation that produced mostly traditional pieces in wood. In the 1980’s, Giulio began to realize his ambitious vision to transform the brand into a proponent of bold, progressive design.
One way he achieved this goal was by championing new talents. Regularing visiting design schools and the studios of emerging designers, Giulio injected the brand with a flurry of new voices, effectively launching many careers in the process. Jasper Morrison, Marc Newson, Tom Dixon, Marcel Wanders, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Nendo — now international sensations — all created early work for Cappellini.
The brand also established a willingness to pursue new trends and explore products that occupied the intersection of art and design. Examples like Jasper Morrison’s Thinking Man’s chair (1988) and Marcel Wanders’s Knotted chair (1996) exemplify the manufacturer’s commitment to the cutting edge and desire to push the boundaries of furniture. Not surprisingly, the company’s veritable works of art can be found in the collections of many prominent institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, Centre Pompidou, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Context Gallery has been a trusted partner with Cappellini for over 10 years.
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Designs by Cappellini (95)
by Rodolfo Dordoni
, Giulio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Aliante Bookshelf
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Bac Chair
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Bac One Chair
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Bac Two Chair
by Nendo
for Cappellini
Bambi Desk
by Marcel Wanders
for Cappellini
Big Shadow Light
by Giulio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Bong Side Table
by Shiro Kuramata
for Cappellini
Bookshelf
by Jakob Wagner
for Cappellini
Branch Table
by Giulio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Break Table
by Giulio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Brest Notte
for Cappellini
Cannot Side Table
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Cap Chair
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Cap Chair 2
by Carlo Colombo
for Cappellini
Cap Martin Sunset Sofa
by Rodolfo Dordoni
for Cappellini
Cuba 25 Sofa
by Rodolfo Dordoni
for Cappellini
Cuba 25 Sofa-Bed
by Marcel Wanders
for Cappellini
Dalia Lounge Chair
by Shiro Kuramata
for Cappellini
Dinah
by Giulio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Dolmen Table
by Mac Stopa
for Cappellini
Drum Lounge Chair
by Studio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Easy Cabinet
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Élan Sofa System
by Johan Lindstén
for Cappellini
Embroidery Chair
by Johan Lindstén
for Cappellini
Embroidery Simple
by Marc Newson
for Cappellini
Felt Lounge Chair
by Studio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Flexi Container System
by A.G. Fronzoni
for Cappellini
Fronzoni ’64 Bed
by A.G. Fronzoni
for Cappellini
Fronzoni ’64 Chair
by A.G. Fronzoni
for Cappellini
Fronzoni ’64 Lounge Chair
by A.G. Fronzoni
for Cappellini
Fronzoni ’64 Table
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Gambetta Sofa
by Giulio Cappellini
for Cappellini
Gong Table
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini
Hi-Pad Chair
by Jasper Morrison
for Cappellini