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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
Carlo de Carli Sofa in Tubular Steel and Light Brown Fabric
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, sofa, steel, fabric, Italy, 1960s Two-seat sofa by Italian designer Carlo de Carli. The tubular steel frame consists of curved parts in different diameters. The armr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Steel

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

Rare Carlo De Carli Sofa
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Munich, DE
Made by Cassina.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Fabric

Finn Juhl Attributed Grey Wool Felt Two Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seat sofa attributed after Finn Juhl made in Italy in the '50s. Made of solid wood structure and reupholstered in grey wool felt. Classic conic teak wooden legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Wool, Wood

Carlo De Carli, Rare Lounge Chairs, Brass, Bouclé, Singer & Sons, America, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white bouclé and brass lounge chairs designed by Carlo De Carli and produced by Singer & Sons, America, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Colorful Upholstery
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, fabric, Italy, 1969. Elegant, tubular armchair designed by Carlo di Carli in 1969, manufactured by Cinova, Italy. The c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Metal

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

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Oak

Wall Mounted 2-Door Cabinet by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, blue tinted mirror, brass. 2 interior shelves that can be adjusted & original brass key. Wood has recently been refinished. 2 more additio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

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

Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Italian "Spider" Coffee Table, 1950
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian "Ragno" side table by Carlo De Carli, 1950s Original sandblasted glass with floral decorations. " If you like it please make your offer and we will evaluate it, it couldn...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Beech, Glass

Sormani Carlo De Carli Pair of Armchairs Black Leather Italian Design, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Sormani Carlo de Carli pair of armchairs back leather Italian design, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Carlo de Carli Boomerang Chair
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Sacile, PN
Beautiful boomerang chair by Carlo de Carli.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Iron, Brass

Carlo de Carli Sideboard in Rosewood and Brass for Sormani, Italy, 1964
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in The Hague, NL
This rosewood sideboard/credenza was designed by Carlo de Carli and produced by Sormani in 1964. The large sideboard is executed in a combination of solid and veneered rosewood. The ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Armchairs Mod.802, Design Carlo de Carli, Cassina Production, Italy 1954
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Napoli, IT
The armchairs are upholstered with precious fabrics, Dedar velvet and 100% silk satin fabric. Bibliography: Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del design italiano per l’arredamento domestico 1950 - 2000"; Ed. Umberto Allemandi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Satin, Velvet, Wood

Coat Rack by Carlo De Carli For Fiarm, 1967
By Fiarm, Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Coat rack by Carlo De Carli For Fiarm, 1967.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Metal

Customizable Tacchini Sella Sofa Designed by Carlo de Carli
By Tacchini, Carlo De Carli
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. The highly elegant sofa is made using the very f...
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2010s Italian Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Italian Midcentury Mahogany Wood and Glass Console Table by Carlo de Carli 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Rome, IT
A splendid example of linear style typical of Italian design in the 1950s and 1960s. Mahogany console in excellent condition, suitable for any environment; essential and elegant in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Black 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

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Mohair Velvet by Carlo de Carli for Cassina
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful pair of ‘806’ armchairs by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1955. Elegant curved shape with nice distinctive sharp tapered Italian walnut wooden legs. The chairs are full...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Mohair, Walnut

Carlo de Carli Armchair with Puff Chromed Brass Leather, 1968, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo de Carli armchair with puff chromed brass leather, 1968, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Chrome

Carlo de Carli Red velvet and Walnut Armchair Model 806 by Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Carlo de Carli red armchair model 806 by Cassina, Italy 1955. It is recent upholstered in a velvet style fabric. The legs are made from solid walnut.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

1950s Living Room with Floor Lamp, Wood Brass Padded, 1950, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
1950s living room with floor lamp. Wood brass padded, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

I.S.A. 1950s Living Room with Floor Lamp, Wood Brass Padded, 1950, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
I.S.A. 1950s living room with floor lamp wood brass padded, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

Model 802 Armchair, Design by Carlo de Carli, by Cassina, Italy, 1954
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Model 802 armchair - Design by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Carlo Di Carli and Gio Ponti
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slick set of six dining chairs by Carlo Di Carli and Gio Ponti. Black lacquer wood. Faux python skin.
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1940s Italian Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Wood

Cherrywood Side Table, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Westport, CT
Stained cherrywood side table, manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Wood fully restored. New glass top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Glass, Cherry

CDC.1 Lounge Chair, American Walnut
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

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Walnut

Italian Modern Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut and Leather
By Carlo De Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Italian walnut lounge chair and ottoman designed by Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons. Features a highly sculpted, ladder-back fra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Metal

Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa from the "806" series was designed by Carlo de Carli in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The set consists of a total of two...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Fabric, 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

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Oak

Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons Lounge, Refinished / Mohair
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in St. Louis, MO
Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons lounge chair circa 1950s completely restored with medium espresso finish. Upholstered in gray mohair with new foam. Classic Mid-Century Modern Ita...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Walnut, Mohair

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Carlo di Carli
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent set of four (4) armless Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Carlo di Carli in walnut wood with an upholstered seat and back. Made by M. Singer & Sons in the USA...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Carlo di Carli Side Chair
By Carlo De Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlo di Carli design side chair made out of cherrywood and newly refinished and upholstered in Navy velvet.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

Rare Pair Beds Carlo de Carli for Sormani Model D90 1963 Original Old Pieces
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare pair of beds Carlo de Carli for Sormani model D90 1963 original old pieces. Original patina.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

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 Lounge Chairs for M. Singer & Sons
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Carlo de Carli. Manufacturer: M. Singer & Sons Period and model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Fabric, wood. Condition: These Carlo de Carli lounge...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

A pair of bedside tables by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of walnut wood and glass bedside tables, designed by Carlo de Carli, produced by Sormani in 1964. This pair of small wooden nightstands stands out for the precious interplay of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Brass

Carlo Di Carli Center Table
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Round table by Carlo de Carli constructed of beautiful patina'd walnut top and sculptural base. Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Set of six Carlo De Carli chairs in white bouclè
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-century Italy with these exquisite Carlo De Carli chairs, each a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship straight from the 1950s. Ima...
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1950s Albanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
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1970s Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Round Table by Carlo De Carli for Luigi Sormani, 1960s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Round Table by Carlo De Carli for Luigi Sormani, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Wood

Carlo de Carli N63 Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy 1960's
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
An early set of six Carlo de Carli N63 chairs in a dark finish, reupholstered in leather in early 2000. COM is available on request.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Italian Modern Chair by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Providence, RI
Mid-Century Modern chair designed by Carlo De Carli for Singer and Sons. New high end wool boucle upholstery. Frame is original and unrestored- ma...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Wool, Bouclé

Carlo de Carli Rare Red Lacquered Wood Showcase or Credenza, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary and rare Carlo de Carli Credenza/Cabinet with orthogonal frame in red lacquered wood, sides with transparent glass insert, flap doors with lacquered wood and crystal fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Glass, Wood

"Sella" Armchair with Ottoman by Carlo de Carli for Sormani, 1960s
By Carlo De 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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo de Carli Furniture

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Leather

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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