Carlo de Carli Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Midcentury Modern Era Designer Carlo De Carli Sormani Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
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Carlo De Carli D154 chest of drawers by Sormani, Italy, 1963
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Carlo de Carli DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963
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Elegant chest of drawers, model DC154, designed by Carlo de Carli and made by Sormani in Italy in 1963. It comes in different versions, but the rosewood one is considered the finest....
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Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
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Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
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Mid-Century Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
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Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
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Elegant pair of Italian bedside tables created by renowned designer Carlo de Carli for the renowned Sormani manufacture in the 1960s. These splendid pieces of furniture not only ref...
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Carlo De Carli commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Carlo De Carli were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Angelo Mangiarotti, Joe Colombo, and Dal Vera. Prices for Carlo De Carli commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,894 and can go as high as $23,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,502.