Carla Tolomeo Armchairs
Italian, b. 1945
Carla Tolomeo creates whimsical and otherworldly pieces of art and furniture. With works that take on a range of natural-world forms such as palm trees, crescent moons and butterflies, Tolomeo’s lavish and imaginative seating creatively bridges sculpture and design.
Born in Pinerolo near Turin, Italy, in 1945, Tolomeo spent most of her childhood in Rome. She involved herself in art early in life, learning from leading Italian artists like Giorgio de Chirico, Renato Guttuso, Franco Gentilini and Ugo Attardi.
In 1971, Tolomeo had her first exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland. She went on to teach engraving at the Brera Academy and the Venetian Academy of Art. Through the 1990s, she focused solely on fine art, varying her disciplines between oil painting, engraving and other media.
In 1997, Tolomeo decided to challenge her artistic vision through the creation of pieces that she christened “Chairs-Sculptures.” She impressed critics and collectors alike with her boldly unconventional furniture. An early Tolomeo chair design garnered interest from the likes of Hermès and Neiman Marcus — she has since utilized textiles from Hermès in her works as well as fabrics created by Missoni.
Tolomeo sees her furniture as an extension of her art, with the three-dimensional structures juxtaposing the real and the unreal. Working with velvet, silk and foam rubber, she instills luxurious comfort into her curious sofas and other pieces such as beds. Their ostentatious ornamentation accents any space with a touch of magic.
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Creator: Carla Tolomeo
Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Art Armchair - Yellow Pineapple by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
19th century armchairs. vintage fabrics and Dedar velvets, designer decorations with Bevilaqua, Dedar, Pontoglio fabrics, antique go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Silk
Contemporary Art Armchair - Sillon De Borges by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
19th century armchair revisited by the author. Cotton velvet appliqué by the author with cuttings from authentic Japanese OBJ 1800-....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Contemporary Art Armchair - Mademoiselle Valery by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist.
19th-century silk velvet poltrock decorated by the author. Rose back in Pontoglio silk velvet. Trimmings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Armchairs
Materials
Silk
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Carla Tolomeo armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Carla Tolomeo armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carla Tolomeo armchairs, although yellow editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Edizione Limitata, Mirabili, and Cini Boeri. Prices for Carla Tolomeo armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $20,038 and can go as high as $27,385, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,005.