Description
SOLD!!! for more than our OFFERS OVER price!
PRICE- OFFERS OVER $375 for the WHITE stool with original white cushion (that has an insignificant split in it- common with these cushions). Different stools have a different OFFERS OVER price depending on the colour and condition. And whether or not you would like one or two of the original seat cushions that this set retains. Contact us for further details.
This listing is being sold UNDER CONSIGNMENT by a private seller in BRUNSWICK, Melbourne. This lot is part of a deceased estate. The item can be posted worldwide and in this case an extra AU$30 will be added to the sale-price for boxing. If boxed up, shipping will be through Australia Post at their prices (or Sendle if they’re cheaper). Otherwise buyers will be required to organise their own freight for the items in this deceased estate. iNVISeDGE will give buyers 3 suitable carriers for their location. (For more unusual locations only 1 or 2 freight carriers may be given.)
Provenance and Background Info
A Kartell “Rocchetto” ABS / Plastic stool / Side Table. This stool was designed by well-known Italian designer, Joe Colombo, in collaboration with Achille Castigilioni (and manufactured by Kartell). I’ve seen very few of these around in recent years. They’re rare on a worldwide platform and with the cushion they often fetch around AU $1,000 EACH- sometimes even more (see the Screenshots included in this listing). Prices for vintage Kartell pieces have constantly appreciated in value over the 20 years I’ve been in this business. I remember selling one of these stools back in 2004 for $120! I can’t see any reason why this trend won’t continue. The Rochetto stools have surged ahead in value a lot more than other vintage Kartell pieces and I think this is because these pieces are so practical.
You could get cushions made for these and use them as seats / stools (as shown in the screenshots) or lift off the cushion to use them as side tables- the full lid also lifts off to store items within. These would be brilliant to have around in a small space to use when extra seats are needed.
Kartell was founded by Giulio Castelli and Anna Castelli Ferrieri in 1949. They began manufacturing automobile accessories and expanded into home furnishings in 1963. The home furnishings particularly from the late 1960’s / early 1970’s (which was when this design was done) became very popular and have become style icons of the era. Kartell is still in business to this day releasing heralded designs every year. Kartell is stocked by SPACE Furniture in Australia, a leader in providing high-end designer items to the discerning buyer.
These Kartell Rochetto seats are about 50 years old and prove that well-made items will stand the test of time. With pieces like this there’s no guessing the quality you’re getting- look at these after about 50 years of use! And you also get the satisfaction of knowing the piece will retain its value like no new piece ever will (AT LEAST). The Rochetto stool has steadily increased in value over the last 20 years I’ve been in this business and I see no reason why this won’t continue. There are very few better ways to invest in your home and reduce landfill.
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