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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
Dealer: DeAngelis
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers for Sormani, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
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Carlo de Carli chest of drawers or commode for Sormani Model D154. High gloss white lacquer finish with polished brass hardware in a neoclassical taste but modern and refreshing. Rea...
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Carlo de Carli Dining Chairs, Cassina
By Carlo De Carli
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Mid-century Italian dining chairs designed by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy. Set of 10 armchairs newly upholstered and ready to install. Ebonized finish in very good condition wi...
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Carlo De Carli Settee
By Carlo De Carli
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Carlo De Carli design settee or loveseat in walnut stained fruited, Italy. Classic mid-century Italian design atheistic with a sculpted frame incorporating his signature angles and f...
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Upholstery, Fruitwood

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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Carlo De Carli furniture for sale on 1stDibs

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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