Image source: Kartell — Cara
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Cara
Cara by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito for Kartell: polycarbonate frame, fabric-covered seat.
680 × 690 × 670 mm
2018
10.6 kg
Approx. $1,800 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
The Cara armchair is credited on Kartell's page to Philippe Starck con Sergio Schito. The page lists product id 058422B in Green/Solid Green.
Construction
The sheet gives a batch-dyed polycarbonate frame and a fabric-covered polyurethane seat, and the leaflet gives the cushion as expanded polyurethane and soft flock, upholstered in removable fabric.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 68, 67 and 69 cm, axes not labelled on the drawing
- Weight: 10.6 kg
- Colour pairings: eight, each a structure colour with a seat colour
- Compliance: EN 1022:2005 and EN 16139:2013+AC 2013 on the sheet, plus EN 1728:2012+AC 2013 clauses at L2
Story
Classic lines, a high cushion
Kartell's page describes Cara as the living room armchair that combines the rigour of classic lines with the comfort of the seat. It singles out the large, high cushion, which it says offers maximum comfort.
Indoor and outdoor
The same text says Cara is available in indoor and outdoor versions in a wide range of fabrics. The sheet's credit line reads Design Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito.
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