Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

Italian, 1856-1940

Imaginative, bold and full of poetic details, the work of Carlo Bugatti pushed the boundaries of the Art Nouveau style. The Italian furniture designer and decorative artist’s celebrated chairs, tables and other pieces are representative of a range of influences that include European Gothic, Moorish traditions and classical Japanese art. Bugatti’s appetite for experimentation with new forms and materials has fueled the imaginations of designers everywhere.

Bugatti was born in 1856 in Milan. The son of successful interior decorator, sculptor and architect Giovanni Bugatti, Carlo set out to follow in his father’s footsteps, studying architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and working as a cabinetmaker. He moved to Paris in 1875 to continue his studies in design at the prestigious Academie des Beaux-Arts. By the early 1880s, Bugatti had moved back to Milan to continue his career in furniture design.

Antique Bugatti seating, center tables and other large furnishings are visually striking in their level of ornamentation. These works feature hand-carved motifs and were frequently inlaid with luxury materials such as mother-of-pearl, ebony and brass — his distinctive Throne chair (ca. 1900), for example, featured pierced copper and vellum. Detailed themes rooted in nature, stencils and geometric patterns adorn his venturesome decorative screens and handcrafted mahogany and walnut chairs and tables.

In 1888, the designer displayed his work publicly for the first time, showcasing pieces at the Industrial Arts Exhibition in Milan and later at the Italian Exhibition in London. His flamboyant furniture led to his becoming an overnight success among members of the aristocracy, who flooded him with commissions to design custom furniture for their homes. In 1904, Bugatti and his family moved to France, where designed furniture for department stores such as Maison Dufayel and Le Bon Marché. His two sons also pursued work in design — Rembrandt Bugatti became a noted sculptor while Ettore gained renown as a leading automobile designer and manufacturer.

Although his furniture became increasingly subdued in appearance over the years — and he would eventually begin to design serveware and jewelry — Bugatti garnered acclaim throughout his career. He received an award at the 1900 Paris Exposition and exhibited interiors and a furniture collection at the inaugural International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts in Turin, Italy, in 1902. Today, Bugatti’s work remains on permanent display at the Musée de la Chartreuse in Molsheim, France.

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Creator: Carlo Bugatti

Late 19th Century Large Full Length Key Hole Mirror by Carlo Bugatti

$139,000

Late 19th Century Large Full Length Key Hole Mirror by Carlo Bugatti

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Shrewsbury, GB

Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful families from around the world. including such amazing one of a kind example such as this important and rare majestic Carlo Bugatti Keyhole Mirror...

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20th Century Italian Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Late 19th Century Antique Architectural Carved Wood Overdoor Pediment

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 108 in D 4 in

Late 19th Century Antique Architectural Carved Wood Overdoor Pediment

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th century, architectural antique carved wood overdoor pediment. Salvaged from a late 19th century Victorian home in New Haven Ct. The pedimen...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Scrolled Fan Terracotta Overdoor from Late 19th Century, England

$1,250

H 13 in W 22 in D 6.5 in

Scrolled Fan Terracotta Overdoor from Late 19th Century, England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Terra-cotta overdoor with a scrolled fan relief from late 19th-century England. The piece has a wonderful aged patina that gives it a classical, yet rustic character. A unique archit...

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19th Century English Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall

$22,000 / set

H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in

Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall

Located in Hanover, MA

Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I bought these for myself to use in my London flat...

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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Gesso, Wood, Mirror

Late 19th-Century Italian Gilt Fragment Architectural Sculpture

$650

H 14.8 in W 13.3 in D 12.25 in

Late 19th-Century Italian Gilt Fragment Architectural Sculpture

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Italian Gilded Wood Rococo Fragment or Sculpture. Beautiful Rococo design constructed in gilt as well as silver leaf wood and ornamented intricate scroll motifs throughout. Thi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Silver Leaf

Large Late 19th Century French Double Door in Original Paint

$4,837

H 137.41 in W 108.27 in D 2.17 in

Large Late 19th Century French Double Door in Original Paint

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Large French double door from the late 19th century. Made of solid pine wood in the original paint. Doors made in frame construction with 4 cassettes each. Very beautiful origi...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Pair of Painted Wood Full-Length Columns with Capitals and Bases, 19th Century

$600

H 72 in W 12 in D 12 in

Pair of Painted Wood Full-Length Columns with Capitals and Bases, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

19th century Pair of Painted Wood Full-Length Columns with Capitals and bases.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Sculpture

$1,703

H 61.03 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Sculpture

Located in Madrid, ES

This magnificent garden sculpture, originating from France in the 19th century, stands as a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic fervor of the era. Crafted from cast iron with...

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1890s Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Marble Columns, Italy, Late 19th Century

$17,562Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 38.19 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Marble Columns, Italy, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of Marble Columns is an impressive original decorative object probably realized in the 19th century (bases are much older). Original very fine green marble and white marble (...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Century Large French Iron Cate Pediment

$3,500

H 48 in W 123 in D 2 in

19th Century Large French Iron Cate Pediment

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century French Large iron gate pediment. A great architectural addition for any decor.

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19th Century French Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Architectural Rosettes

$950 / set

H 7.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Architectural Rosettes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Pair of late 19th century cast iron architectural rosettes with original red or green paint surface. Presented on custom museum stand.

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Ceramic Columns, Late 19th Century

$4,229 / set

H 38.98 in Dm 17.72 in

Pair of Ceramic Columns, Late 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of ceramic columns, late 19th century Pair of ceramic columns, imitation Griotte marble, late 19th century. H: 99 cm, d max: 45 cm, d min: 28.5 cm.

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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century English Rouge Royale Fireplace Mantel

$11,900

H 55.75 in W 72.88 in D 11.38 in

Large 19th Century English Rouge Royale Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

19th century English Rouge Royale fireplace, with bolection moulding. Shelf Width: 1850 mm 72 7/8 in Overall Height: 1390 mm 54 3/4 in Opening Height: 1150 mm 45 1...

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19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Carlo Bugatti Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Carlo Bugatti building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Bugatti building and garden elements 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 Bugatti building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Alessandro Albrizzi, Vivai del Sud, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Prices for Carlo Bugatti building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $139,000 and can go as high as $139,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $139,000.