$20,350 / item
Customizable Tacchini Sella Sofa by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli, Tacchini
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.
Leather, Fabric
Sella Armchair and Pouf by Carlo de Carli for Sormani
By Sormani, Carlo di Carli
Located in Ravenna, IT
Armchair and ottoman designed by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, circa 1970s. The armchair features a large polished wooden frame to accommodate generous leather-covered cushions. The ar...
Brass
Black Midcentury Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Sella" by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Unique "Sella" lounge chair with ottoman in black leather produced in Italy in the 1960s by Luigi Sormani. Very comfortable and elegant lounge chair made of a wooden structure w...
Brass
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s Carlo de Carli (bon 1910, Milan, Italy–died 1999, Milan, Italy) was an Italian modernist designer, architec...
Leather
$17,944 / item
Sella Sofa by Carlo De Carli
By Tacchini
Located in Boston, MA
The highly elegant sofa is made using the very finest of materials: exposed walnut, elegant metal chromed details finish shiny black and belts for the support of the backrest in refi...
Leather, Walnut
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Beige Midcentury Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Sella" by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli, Luigi Sormani
Located in Berlin, Germany
Beige Midcentury Lounge Chair with Ottoman Model "Sella" by Carlo de Carli Spectacular "Sella" lounge chair with ottoman in beige leather produced in Italy in the 1960s by Luigi Sorm...
Brass
Armchair "Sella" Design Carlo de Carli for Sormani, 1966
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in taranto, IT
Rare "saddle" armchair, Luigi Sormani production in 1966 based on a design by Carlo De Carli Structure in Brazilian rosewood, moldings in brass, seats and backs in black leather ...
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 41.34 in
"Sella" Armchair with Ottoman by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, 1960s
By Carlo di 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.
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Carlo de Carli Pair of Armchairs mod. Sella for Sormani, 60s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Here we have a pair of model Sella armchairs made of wooden structure, brass details and upholstered in black faux leather designed by Carlo De Carli for Sormani in 60s.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Set of "Sella" Three Brown Leather Armchairs Carlo de Carli Per Sormani
By Carlo di Carli, Luigi Sormani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of three rare "Sella" lounge chairs in brown leather produced in Italy in the 1960s by Sormani and designed by Carlo de Carli.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
"Sella" leather and wooden armchair by Carlo De Carli for Sormani , 1960s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Padova, IT
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 7 November 1910 – Milan, 3 March 1999) was an Italian architect, designer, essayist and academic, one of the protagonists of modern architecture, industrial de...
Brass
Pair of Armchairs Sella, Carlo de Carli, Sormani
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of armchairs Sella, Carlo de Carli, Sormani. Made on 1966, new leather.
Armchair Sella by Carlo De Carli - Sormani
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milan, IT
Armchair made on 1966 - original leather
Sold
H 34.65 in W 41.34 in D 39.38 in
Black Leather 'Sella' Armchair by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Savona, IT
Armchair produced by Sormani in the 1960s based on a design by Carlo de Carli. Wooden structure with brass elements and leather straps. Seat, back and armrests padded and lined wit...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
‘Sella’ armchair with ottoman by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Savona, IT
Armchair with ottoman produced by Sormani in the 1950s, designed by Carlo de Carli. Wooden frame with brass elements and leather straps. Seat, backrest and armrests, padded and lin...
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Leather Sella Armchairs by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in OSS, NB
Pair of Leather Sella armchairs by Carlo de Carli for Sormani , Italy 1960s.
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in L 33.47 in
Pair of Beige Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs Model "Sella" by Carlo de Carli
By Luigi Sormani, Carlo di Carli
Located in Berlin, Germany
Pair of spectacular "Sella" lounge chairs in beige leather produced in Italy in the 1960s by Luigi Sormani. Very comfortable and elegant lounge chairs made of a wooden structure with...
Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Black leather Midcentury Lounge Chairs Model "Sella" by Carlo de Carli
By Luigi Sormani, Carlo di Carli
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of black leather midcentury lounge chairs model "Sella" by Carlo de Carli by Luigi Sormani.
Wood
Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome tailored four-piece seating group consisting of a pair of large tufted leather wingback writer's chairs and a pair of matching ottomans made in the style and manner of Ral...
Brass
$6,041Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Sormani Carlo De Carli Pair of Armchairs Black Leather Italian Design, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Sormani Carlo de Carli pair of armchairs back leather Italian design, 1960s.
Brass, Chrome
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$2,201 / set
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Hans Kaufeld Siesta 62 Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Mid-Century 1960
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Siesta 62 comes in the classic black leather version with an ottoman. The chair displays an attractive patina, acquired over the years, which lends this classic German lounge ch...
Leather
$2,650
H 38.75 in W 25.75 in D 33.25 in
Westnofa Norwegian Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather, 1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Westnofa Siesta lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling, Norway, circa 1960s. This iconic lounge chair showcases the refined craftsmanship and human-centered philosophy t...
Bentwood
$9,602 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 37.1 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cozy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
Leather, Fabric
$6,971 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
$10,980Sale Price|69% Off
H 25.98 in W 111 in D 37.99 in
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CAT M- MALVA 02 WOOL PADDING MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIP T148 WITH CAL117 INTERLINER The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went ...
Velvet
Chris Earl Ebonized Oak, Black Leather Moresby Armchair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in ebonized oak and black leather. In stock leather choice: black, olive, c...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
$9,602 / item
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 37.1 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric and chrome frame A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evo...
Leather, Fabric
Milo Baughman Black Leather Fred Chaise Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman “Fred” chaise lounge chair for Thayer Coggin in black leather on a brushed stainless steel base. This was one of Milo Baughman’s initial design proposals to Thayer Cogg...
Steel
$5,577 / set
H 26.38 in W 35.83 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
Leather, Wood
$7,443Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 26 in W 36 in D 50 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
An iconic original and authentic ‘Soriana’ lounge chair and ottoman designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1969. This award-winning design, recipient of ...
Chrome
$10,693 / item
H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 37.1 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price listed for starting fabric and chrome frame A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evo...
Leather, Fabric
$9,472 / item
H 26.38 in W 94.49 in D 38.18 in
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
A reissue of a historic design by Gianfranco Frattini, Sesann is a collection of sofas and armchairs with soft, cosy forms that evoke feelings of warmth and sensuality, thanks to the...
Leather, Fabric
$2,850
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Chair is in good vintage condition...
Leather, Rosewood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,855 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$10,456 / set
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 39.38 in
Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
The first edition pair of Marenco leather lounge chairs by Arflex, originating from the 1970s, epitomize the ingenuity of Mario Marenco's design. Debuting in 1970, these lounge chai...
Leather
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Leather, Rosewood
$15,104
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
$7,750 / item
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Percival Lafer, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chair, percival lounge chair, black leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern ...
Leather, Walnut
$13,187 / set
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chairs, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Argelato, BO
An authentic icon of Mid-Century Brazilian design, the Sheriff armchair is one of the most important and beloved works of the Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Extremely comfort...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Carlo de Carli for Sormani
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Carlo de Carli for Sormani add elegant vintage Italian style to home or office seating. Vintage leather upholstery and straps...
Leather, Palisander
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
$8,365 / set
H 25.6 in W 42.52 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s - Original Leather
Leather
A modern Renaissance man, Italian designer Carlo di 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 di Carli furniture captures the extraordinary essence of Italian mid-century modernism.
Carlo di 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, di 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 di 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, di Carli is best known for his chair and table designs.
What sets di 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, di 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, di 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.
Find vintage Carlo di Carli armchairs, dining chairs and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.