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Carlo de Carli

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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Carlo de Carli Mid-Century Modern Wood Rotating Rack Cabinet, Italy 1970s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant circular rotating coat rack cabinet, designed by Carlo de Carli in 1970 circa. Provenance from a Milano house. The round rotating curved door in wood white lacquered envlops a central solid wood pole...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli

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Italian Midcentury Round Center or Dining Table in Mahogany by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Dating back to the mid-1900s, this exquisite piece of furniture is a true marvel of Italian design. Created by Carlo de Carli, one of the most prominent architects of modern Italian ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli

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Mahogany

Carlo de Carli MidSet of Four Teak Dining Chairs in Kvadrat Yello Fabric, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant set of Carlo de Carli dining chairs. Teak frame and reupolstered in yellow Kvadrat fabric. Excellent condition. Free professional packing.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli

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Chest of Drawers Lacquered by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, Italy, 1964
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Dresser, chest of drawers or commode model D154, black lacquered, brass garniture elements by the designer Carlo de Carli for the editor Sormani 1964s. Very interesting feet characte...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli

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Vintage Italian Blue Velvet Armchair with Brass Legs by Carlo de Carli, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
A rare sculptural reupholstered lounge chair with brass legs by Carlo de Carli, Italy 1950s. Follower and friend of Gio Ponti, to whom he succeeded in 1962 in the chair of Interi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli

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Carlo De Carli 802 Lounge Chair for Singer & Sons, circa 1954
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Carlo De Carli 802 Lounge chair for Singer & Sons, circa 1954. Expertly restored in mohair upholstery with matching suede piping. The brass legs retai...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli

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Carlo de Carli ‘Scorzè’ Coat Rack for Fiarm, Italy, 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Carlo De Carli coat rack set for Fiarm, 1960s. The set consist of Two coat rack units, a shoe rack cabinet with drawer, and a mirror. A warm and unique welcome could not b...
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1960s Vintage Carlo de Carli

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Carlo de Carli wood panels coat hanger for FIARM
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic coat rack by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm. Bakelite hangers you could put where you want. We have the system of wall fixation that will be included.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli

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Bakelite, Wood

  • Carlo de Carli wood panels coat hanger for FIARM
  • Carlo de Carli wood panels coat hanger for FIARM
  • Carlo de Carli wood panels coat hanger for FIARM
  • Carlo de Carli wood panels coat hanger for FIARM
H 70.87 in. W 24.81 in. D 7.88 in.
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Carlo De Carli furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of wood and designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo De Carli furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. 107 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Carlo De Carli were created in Europe during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. Many customers also consider furniture by Tito Agnoli, Giancarlo Piretti and Franco Albini if you are looking for additional options. Prices for Carlo De Carli furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at $344 and tops out at $36,000, while pieces like these can sell for $6,844.

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