Carlo de Carli Seating
Italian, 1910-1999
A modern Renaissance man, Italian designer Carlo de Carli wove his personal philosophy into his furniture creations. He believed that furniture should suit human movement and the surrounding environment, and each piece was made not only with an eye to form but also for everyday practicality. In today’s interiors, vintage de Carli furniture captures the extraordinary essence of Italian mid-century modernism.
Carlo de Carli was born in Milan in 1910. He studied at the Polytechnic University of Milan and developed an interest in design, architecture, writing and philosophy. After graduating in 1934, he worked under revered Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. Shortly afterward, de Carli opened a studio with furniture maker Renato Angeli. In 1940, he began a relationship with the Milan Triennial design and art museum, where he eventually joined the board of directors.
Most of de Carli's furniture and architectural works came to fruition between the 1940s and 1970s. His architectural projects included the Church of Saint Ildefonso and the Via dei Giardini 7 building in Milan. However, de Carli is best known for his chair and table designs.
What sets de Carli’s chairs and other seating apart from those of other designers is that they are made to be lived in. As a result, his comfortable, functional and inviting designs earned the attention of leading Italian furniture companies like Cassina, Singer & Sons, Tecno and GUBI, and he played a significant role in 20th-century Italian furniture design.
In 1954, de Carli was awarded the Compasso d’Oro for his Cassina Model 683 chair. In 1957, he also won a Grand Prix at the Milan Triennial exhibition for a chair he designed for Tecno. Still committed to his academic pursuits, de Carli served as dean of the architecture faculty at the Polytechnic University of Milan from 1963 to 1968. He continued teaching until 1986 and continued writing until his death in 1999. His most important writings were published in a book titled Architettura, Spazio Primario.
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Creator: Carlo De Carli
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Colorful Upholstery
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, fabric, Italy, 1969.
Elegant, tubular armchair designed by Carlo di Carli in 1969, manufactured by Cinova, Italy. The c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of CDC.1 Lounge Chairs, Black High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo De Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Oak
Wonderful No. 802 Lounge Chair by Carlo de Carli / 3 Available
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Munich, DE
A iconic Italien lounge chair and carlo de carli´s most recognized design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
Sormani Carlo De Carli Pair of Armchairs Black Leather Italian Design, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Sormani Carlo de Carli pair of armchairs back leather Italian design, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Carlo de Carli Boomerang Chair
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Sacile, PN
Beautiful boomerang chair by Carlo de Carli.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Iron, Brass
Pair of Armchairs Mod.802, Design Carlo de Carli, Cassina Production, Italy 1954
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Napoli, IT
The armchairs are upholstered with precious fabrics, Dedar velvet and 100% silk satin fabric.
Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del design italiano per l’arredamento domestico 1950 - 2000";
Ed. Umberto Allemandi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Satin, Velvet, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Sella Sofa Designed by Carlo de Carli
By Tacchini, Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
price for fabric
Sella is inspired by the armchair of the same name designed in 1966 by the famous Italian architect Carlo de Carli. The highly elegant sofa is made using the very f...
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2010s Italian Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Black High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo De Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Mohair Velvet by Carlo de Carli for Cassina
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful pair of ‘806’ armchairs by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1955. Elegant curved shape with nice distinctive sharp tapered Italian walnut wooden legs. The chairs are full...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Carlo de Carli Armchair with Puff Chromed Brass Leather, 1968, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo de Carli armchair with puff chromed brass leather, 1968, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Chrome
Carlo de Carli Red velvet and Walnut Armchair Model 806 by Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Carlo de Carli red armchair model 806 by Cassina, Italy 1955.
It is recent upholstered in a velvet style fabric. The legs are made from solid walnut.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Living Room with Floor Lamp, Wood Brass Padded, 1950, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
1950s living room with floor lamp. Wood brass padded, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Brass
I.S.A. 1950s Living Room with Floor Lamp, Wood Brass Padded, 1950, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
I.S.A. 1950s living room with floor lamp wood brass padded, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Brass
Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model 802 armchair - Design by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, American Walnut
By Carlo De Carli, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo de Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly Minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Carlo Di Carli and Gio Ponti
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slick set of six dining chairs by Carlo Di Carli and Gio Ponti.
Black lacquer wood. Faux python skin.
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1940s Italian Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back fra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa from the "806" series was designed by Carlo de Carli in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The set consists of a total of two...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Brown Stained Oak High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo De Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Oak
Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons Lounge, Refinished / Mohair
By Carlo De Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in St. Louis, MO
Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons lounge chair circa 1950s completely restored with medium espresso finish. Upholstered in gray mohair with new foam. Classic Mid-Century Modern Ita...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Carlo di Carli
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent set of four (4) armless Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Carlo di Carli in walnut wood with an upholstered seat and back. Made by M. Singer & Sons in the USA...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Carlo de Carli Chairs Set of Six Reupholstered with Fabric by Fornasetti
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carlo de Carli chairs set of six reupholstered with fabric by Fornasetti.
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1950s Italian Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs for M. Singer & Sons
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Carlo de Carli.
Manufacturer: M. Singer & Sons
Period and model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specifications: Fabric, wood.
Condition:
These Carlo de Carli lounge...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of six Carlo De Carli chairs in white bouclè
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century Italy with these exquisite Carlo De Carli chairs, each a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship straight from the 1950s. Ima...
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1950s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Carlo de Carli N63 Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
An early set of six Carlo de Carli N63 chairs in a dark finish, reupholstered in leather in early 2000. COM is available on request.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Italian Modern Chair by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Providence, RI
Mid-Century Modern chair designed by Carlo De Carli for Singer and Sons. New high end wool boucle upholstery. Frame is original and unrestored- ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé
"Sella" Armchair with Ottoman by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
"Sella" armchair with ottoman by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair and Ottoman
Ottoman: 73 x 56 x 41cm.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Seating
Materials
Leather
Carlo De Carli seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo De Carli seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo De Carli seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 82 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Carlo De Carli were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Ico Parisi, Franco Albini, and Paolo Buffa. Prices for Carlo De Carli seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $324 and can go as high as $40,971, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,324.
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