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A pair of bedside tables by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, Italy, 1960s

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Pair of walnut wood and glass bedside tables, designed by Carlo de Carli, produced by Sormani in 1964. This pair of small wooden nightstands stands out for the precious interplay of shades, starting from the intricate grain of the wood used, leading to the reflections of the glass composing the top. Designed by Carlo de Carli, they feature an absolutely essential line: simply two drawers, an open compartment, and a support surface. This is how these pieces present themselves for use, aided by the mobility provided by four wheels, allowing for easy movement and multiplying their potential applications. Finished on the back as well, they do not lose in aesthetics from any angle. Originally intended to complement the furnishings of a bedroom, for their functionality, they can also be incorporated into other residential or work contexts. It's hard not to envision them reasonably placed beside a workstation or a desk, serving as useful occasional office tables. The design is the result of Carlo de Carli's work, a key figure in twentieth-century design, remembered for winning the first edition of the Compasso d'Oro award and for his fruitful collaboration with Cassina. Like other furniture pieces, these bedside tables are the outcome of de Carli's "integral" approach to design, consistently followed by him. The Milanese designer applied, with full awareness, the same formal and aesthetic principles in both architecture and the design of small functional objects. Indeed, a common thread can be identified between these furniture pieces designed for Sormani in 1964 and other architectural projects from the same period, such as the San Gerolamo Emiliani church in Milan. The furniture is in excellent original condition in all parts. Dimensions: 40W x 37D x 50H Bibliography: Domus n. 410, January 1964, p. d/190

Creator:

Sormani (Manufacturer),Carlo De Carli (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Glass,Walnut

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1964

Condition:

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chiavari, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6764239500812

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Carlo De Carli

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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