Carlo de Carli Furniture
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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Creator: Carlo De Carli
Dresser ‘DC 154’ Carlo de Carli, Sormani, 1960 circa
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La cassettiera in legno massello disegnata da Calo De Carli per Sormani negli anni '60 rappresenta un'icona dell'arredamento d'epoca, con un mix perfetto di eleganza, preziosità e fu...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Italian Walnut & Rosewood Vanity Console by Carlo De Carli. 1950's.
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and refined, this Mid-Century Italian vanity console was designed by Carlo De Carli and features a luxurious blend of walnut and rosewood with a sleek black glass top. The co...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Glass, Rosewood, Walnut
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Mod. 915 Chrome and Brown Leather Arm Chair, 1969
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very comfortable and exquisite armchair demonstrating timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship in metal and leather working. With unique geometric characteristics, the structure...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Chrome
Spider Leg Coffee Table by Carlo di Carli, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice spider leg coffee table by Carlo di Carli, Italy 1950s. This iconic table has three legs and nine wooden 'arms' to keep the glass top steady. The structure of the table reminds ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Pair of CDC.1 Lounge Chairs, Black High Gloss
By Carlo De Carli, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Oak
$8,740 / set
Carlo DeCarli Desk Chair Wood Sky Padding 1950 italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo De Carli Chair
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Wood
Lounge Sofa by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A sculptural and inviting lounge sofa by Italian architect and designer Carlo de Carli. Known for his ability to blend architectural precision with organic softness, de Carli created...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Carlo De Carli "Ragno" Spider Table
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carlo De Carli "Ragno" spider table
Italy, circa 1950's
Ebony finish
Sculptural lines
Beautiful design
Timeless classic
Patina from age and use
New glass
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1950s Italian Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Black High Gloss
By Carlo De Carli, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,174 / item
Wonderful No. 802 Lounge Chair by Carlo de Carli / 3 Available
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Munich, DE
A iconic Italien lounge chair and carlo de carli´s most recognized design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Naugahyde
Set of 6 chairs 693 Carlo De Carli Cassina, 1957, wood and blue velvet
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 6 model 693 chairs, designed by Carlo De Carli and produced in 1957. Made of walnut wood with padded seat and backrest and covered in blue velvet. Provenance: private collecti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Brown Stained Oak High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo De Carli
Located in Berkeley, CA
CDC.1 lounge chair was designed by Carlo De Carli in 1954 and features the elegantly minimalist design style, typical of the era. The CDC.1 lounge chair meets the ground in a gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Oak
$5,174 / item
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Brass
Italian Midcentury White Wood Metal Coat Stand by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1960
By Carlo De Carli, FIAM
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century white wood metal Coat stand by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1960s
Coat stand with square base in white painted wood and metal. In the upper part it has 4 metal hooks...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Metal
Midcentury Italian Modern Mahogany, Steel & Glass Coffee Table
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (1950s) Italian Modern mahogany, coffee table having an oval glass top with 8 support arms all connected with a steel stretcher (Attributed to CARLO DE CARLI)
Glass top ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Armchairs Carlo de Carli, 1955
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
These two elegant armchairs with dark blue fabric upholstery, designed by the Italian architect and designer Carlo de Carli, impress with their simplicity. The construction is made o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,487 / set
Carlo de Carli Chairs Set of Six Reupholstered with Fabric by Fornasetti
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carlo de Carli chairs set of six reupholstered with fabric by Fornasetti.
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1950s Italian Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Carlo De Carli wooden coat hanger from the 70s
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in bari, IT
Coat hanger in red lacquered wood with steel inserts designer Carlo De Carli for Fiarm early 70s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Steel
$903 Sale Price
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Carlo De Carli Dining Chair for Longhi, 1960
By Longhi, Carlo De Carli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo De Carli chair for Longhi, Rosewood and Vienna straw, Italy, 1960.
A refined expression of Italian modernism, this dining chair designed by Carlo De Carli for Longhi reflects ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Rosewood
Sella Armchair and Pouf by Carlo de Carli for Sormani
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
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...
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Brass
Carlo De Carli sofa and armchairs in chromed metal Model 915 produced by Cinova
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Vigevano, PV
Carlo DE CARLI
Living room composed of a sofa and armchairs in chromed metal
Padding covered in brown fabric.
Model 915 produced by Cinova 1969.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Carlo de Carli, a Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy, Mid-1900s
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of easy chairs, designed by Carlo De Carli. Italy, mid-1900s.
Marked: Figli di Amedeo Cassina. Meda (Milano) Tel. 7238.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture
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Wood
Armchair n 915, Carlo De Carli, Cinova 1970 steel and grey faux leather italian
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This tubular steel armchair was designed by Carlo de Carli for Cinova in Italy in 1969. An elegant armchair with a soft, solid frame that will prove comfortable and cozy, like all hi...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Steel
Lounge chair in pink velvet and chrome, Carlo de Carli for Cinova
By Carlo De Carli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo De Carli for Cinova, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, chrome, fabric, Italy, 1969.
Tubular armchair with ottoman designed by Carlo De Carli in 1969, manufactured ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian Midcentury White Wood Metal Coat Stand by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1960
By Carlo De Carli, FIAM
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury white wood metal Coat stand by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, 1960s
Coat stand with square base in white painted wood and metal. In the upper part it has 4 metal hooks ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Red Modulable Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century red modulable coat rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carlo De Carli furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Carlo De Carli furniture 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 De Carli furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 154 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Carlo De Carli were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Tobia Scarpa, Marco Zanuso, and Giovanni Offredi. Prices for Carlo De Carli furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $324 and can go as high as $46,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,673.
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