A modern Renaissance man, Italian designer Carlo di 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 di Carli furniture captures the extraordinary essence of Italian mid-century modernism.
Carlo di 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, di 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 di 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, di Carli is best known for his chair and table designs.
What sets di 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, di 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, di 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 Sculptural Writing Desk in Walnut, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and highly sculptural desk by Carlo De Carli, where structure and form resolve into a single, continuous gesture. The top extends into sharp, blade-like points, while the apr...
Walnut
Carlo Di Carli Center Table, Italy 1950's
By Carlo di Carli
Located in New York, NY
Unusual version of this model with a grooved edge both on top and legs, solid walnut legs and sun marquetry top.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table, Carlo de Carli, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Table, Carlo de Carli, 1960s
Wood
Carlo de Carli centre or dining table by Sormani, Italy
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in London, GB
Beautiful centre or dining table designed by Carlo de Carli c1964 and produced by Sormani The wood has been sympathetically restored and has a lovely warm patina. The brass band has...
Brass
$19,425Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Modern Italian Dining Table by Carlo De Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite round vintage modern Italian dining table, designed by the renowned Carlo Di Carli, is crafted from luxurious rosewood material and features a unique geometric pedesta...
Metal
Italian Midcentury Mahogany Wood and Glass Console Table by Carlo de Carli 1950s
By Carlo di 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 ...
Brass
Mid Century Wood and Glass Spider Coffee Table by Carlo De Carli, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian Mid-Century Modern wood, glass top coffee low cocktail table or gueridon by Carlo de Carli. In the mood of Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani, Gianfranco Frattini, Ico Parisi, G...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Gubi American Walnut Tavolo a Dischi Dining Table by Carlo De Carli
By Gubi, Carlo di Carli
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1963 by the influential Italian architect Carlo De Carli, the Tavolo a Dischi dining table is an elegant marriage of function and form, combining structural innovation, e...
Walnut
Carlo de Carli for Singer & Sons Two-Tiered Side Table with Drawer in Walnut
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di Carli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made over 70 years ago in Italy, this side table was designed by Italian architect Carlo Di Carli for limited production by Singer and Sons. Like most of Di Carli's designs, this mod...
Walnut
Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Spider Side or Coffee Tables by Carlo di Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern "Spider" Side Table or Coffee Table by Carlo Di Carli, (2 are available). The entire work is sensuous, casting the majesty of the spi...
Glass, Hardwood
Writing Desk by Carlo de Carli, Walnut, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Writing Desk by Carlo di Carli, Walnut, 1950s Carlo Di Carli (1910–1999) was an influential Italian architect, designer, and educator, widely recognized for his contributions to mod...
Wood
20th Century Carlo de Carli Coffee Table in Red Lacquered Wood and Glass Top'60s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Turin, Turin
Coffee table designed by Carlo De Carli in '60s for Sormani Production. The structure is in red lacquered wood, the top is covered by a mirrored glass; the most peculiar detail is on...
Brass
Mid-Century Large Dining Table by Carlo de Carli, Walnut, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Large Dining Table by Carlo de Carli, Walnut, 1950s Carlo Di Carli (1910–1999) was an influential Italian architect, designer, and educator, widely recognized for his co...
Wood
$1,174Sale Price|29% Off
Carlo De Carli Mid-Century Modern Italian "Spider" Coffee Table, 1950
By Carlo di 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't ...
Beech, Glass
20th Century Italian "Model 180" Table By Carlo De Carli For Sormani c.1971
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Discover the timeless elegance of the Model 180 table, a creation by the esteemed Carlo De Carli for Sormani, Italy, dating back to 1971. This exquisite piece boasts a striking white...
Wood, Lacquer
Carlo de Carli Spider Table
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Carlo De Carli "Ragno" spider table Italy, circa 1950's New glass with Sculptural lines and brass tipped feet. Wonderful classic design.
Walnut
MCM "Spider" coffee table in black lacquer by Carlo di Carli, Italy 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptional “Spider” coffee table by Italian architect and designer Carlo De Carli, dating from the 1950s. The table is distinguished by its extraor...
Glass, Beech
Spider Leg Coffee Table by Carlo di Carli, Italy 1950s
By Carlo di 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 ...
Glass, Wood
Carlo De Carli "Ragno" Spider Table
By Carlo di 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
Glass, Wood
Table / Carlo de Carli / Tecno Milano
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Berlin, DE
Very special Carlo De Carli table, manufactured by Tecno Milano in great condition. The table top is Palisander veneer, the legs are screwed, lathed-turned and black lacquered. C...
Wood, Palisander
$48,996
Table Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian designer and architect Carlo de Carli is the designer of this extraordinary desk. It is a unique piece. Made from stained walnut, the structure is constructed from tubular st...
Brass
Spider Leg Italian Mid Century Black Coffee Table by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Spider Leg Coffee Table, a masterpiece designed by Carlo de Carli in the iconic 1950s era. With its striking black painted wooden three-legge...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Similar Cherrywood & glass low tables attributed Carlo De Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of similar Italian Mid-Century cherrywood low end tables with an intricately etched glass top resting on V shaped tapered legs connected by a stretcher (PRICED AS Pair) (CARLO D...
Glass
Carlo De Carli Coffee Table Wood Glass 1950 Italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo De Carli coffee table. Originale degli anni 50
Wood, Glass
Carlo De Carli Italian Beech & Glass Coffee side table
By Carlo di Carli
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Elegant mid-century modern coffee table designed by Carlo De Carli and produced in Italy during the 1950s. This refined piece features a beautifully sculpted beech wood base with dis...
Glass, Beech
$2,449
H 33.47 in W 42.52 in D 14.97 in
Italian Console Table 1950s In Ebonized Wood And Verde Alpi Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant Italian console table from the 1950s, crafted from solid wood with an ebonized finish and featuring a fine “Verde Alpi” marble top. The demilune profile of the top, combined ...
Wood
Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, Made in Italy
By Riva 1920
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk made completely of solid walnut. The drawers are assembled with dovetail joints (includes 2 top drawers and 3 drawers under the desk). This writing desk is characterized by an “X” joint...
Wood, Walnut
1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century writing desk in solid oak, designed in the style of Swedish architect and designer Axel Einar Hjorth. The wide rectangular top features softly rounded edges/ On the left,...
Oak
$2,286Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 30.71 in
Silvio Cavatorta Mid-century Modern Italian Dining Table, 1960s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mahogany table designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the 60s. Completely restored and polished with shellac
Walnut
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Minimal wear to glass. Mild to moderate imperfections to wood frame from normal use and natural cracking. ...
Glass, Wood
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 120 in D 35.4 in
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Seattle, WA
A dining table in teak designed by Johannes Andersen for with clever hidden drawers on both ends concealing two large leaves. The table can accommodate up to 10 seating with extended...
Teak
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, stained glass and brass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 47.25"W x 10.0"D All items ship from High Point, North...
Brass
$2,449
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 18.9 in
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Root Burl Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut wood with beautiful and elegantly decorated and shaped legs, completed by the central...
Brass
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. A 2”x3” inconsistency in color near top middle of top surface. Minor presence of old worm pinholes to inside of frame....
Wood
Gio Ponti walnut desk for BNL offices, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A walnut writing desk designed by Gio Ponti for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), conceived originally for executive and institutional interiors. The model reflects Ponti’s continuou...
Walnut
Sold|$14,873
H 29.34 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Wood
1950s French oak writing desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Simple designed writing desk with 4 storage draws with centre locking draw.With Concealed handles design, showing excellent execution of function and form. oak frame tapered legs .C...
Oak
Sold
H 29.34 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Carlo De Carli for Fiarm Vanity Coat Rack in Oak
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm, coat rack and vanity, oak, plastic, laminate, metal, mirror, Italy, 1960s This multifunctional wardrobe is designed...
Metal
Carlo de Carli Round Table in Rosewood, circa 1960
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, round dining table, rosewood, Italy, circa 1950. This circular table by Carlo de Carli features a slim, sculptural foot. The wooden grain has an admirable expressi...
Rosewood
Rectangular 1960s table in smooth wood by Carlo De Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rectangular table from the 1960s designed by Carlo De Carli, made in Italy. The table has a smooth rectangular wooden frame with legs featuring hand-crafted brass feet.
Brass
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H 31.89 in W 57.09 in D 17.33 in
Red lacquered chest of drawers Carlo De Carli for Sormani, circa 1963
By Carlo di Carli
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chest of drawers model D154 in red lacquered wood, designed by Carlo De Carli and produced by Sormani, Italy, circa 1963. It features three large drawers with circular brass black p...
Wood
Carlo de Carli dry bar for Fiarm Italy 1965
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This elegant dry bar cart, designed by Italian master Carlo de Carli and produced by Fiarm Scorzé in 1965, is a beautiful representation of mid-century Italian design. Constructed fr...
Laminate, Rosewood
1950s Carlo di Carli Italian Spider Side Table
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A wonderful Carlo di Carli six pronged Spider Table in beech wood and glass. This impactful and iconic Italian table design is perfect for any drawing room. This piece was designed a...
Brass
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H 30.32 in Dm 48.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Carlo De Carli Dining Table Model 180, Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Wood
Wood and glass coffee table, Carlo De Carli, 1950
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wood and glass coffee table, Carlo De Carli, 1950 Condizioni: Molto Buone Materials: Wood, Glass Époque : 1950 Measurements: 81x46x52 cm
Glass, Wood
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H 25.75 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
Italian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Carlo De Carli for Fiarm Scorze, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian modern bar cabinet designed by Carlo De Carli for Fiarm Scorze in the 1960s. The curved form is crafted from rich rosewood and paired with smooth white surfaces, creating ...
Rosewood
Circular Italian Midcentury Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Vienna, AT
This very elegant Midcentury Modern circular Coffee Table has been designed and manufactured by Cesare Lacca in Italy 1950s. It features a organic wooden base with a circular glass t...
Glass, Wood
Pair of Ragno Tables Carlo De Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in London, GB
Pair of “Ragno” side tables by Carlo De Carli, also known as the 'Spider Leg' tables. Hand carved beechwood wood base is French polished and the table features a circular glass top. ...
Beech, Cut Glass