Image source: Kartell — Lepid
© Kartell and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Collection Story
Origin
Kartell's text presents Lepid as a system of bookcases, shelves, a sideboard and a console table, and the data sheet credits the design to Patricia Urquiola. The page describes a balance between form and material, and between rigour of design and freedom of expression.
Design Language
The page makes the outline the main character of the system, with a contrasting edge that Kartell likens to a hand-drawn line. Three painted colours are offered.
Key Pieces
- Lepid Shelf, Bookshelf, Commode and Console, the four pieces of the system with their own library articles
- The data sheet also lists a Double shelf
Pieces in this collection
Lepid Console
Lepid Console by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, 120 x 36 x 85 cm in polyester lacquered MDF.
Lepid Shelf
Lepid Shelf by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, 78 x 32 x 55 cm in polyester lacquered MDF.
Lepid Commode
Lepid Commode by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, 150 x 36 x 70 cm in polyester lacquered MDF.
Lepid Bookshelf
Lepid Bookshelf by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, 116 x 32 x 210 cm in polyester lacquered MDF.