Carlo di Carli Seating
Italian, 1910-1999
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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Creator: Carlo di Carli
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Carlo Di Carli and Gio Ponti
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slick set of six dining chairs designed by Carlo Di Carli and Gio Ponti. Made of fine faux python skin and black lacquer wood. Made in Italy, c. 1950's.
Dimensions:
34"H x 15.5"W x 17"D
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1940s Italian Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Wood
Carlo de Carli Set of Six Chairs with Dining Table, Italy 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Naples, IT
Set of dining table and 6 chairs collectible model "boomerang" made by Carlo de Carli italia, mid 1950s. The chairs are made on black painted metal frame with brass feet, wooden side...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carlo de Carli Red velvet and Walnut Armchair Model 806 by Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Carlo di 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.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Carlo DeCarli Desk Chair Wood Sky Padding 1950 italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo De Carli Chair
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern sofa mod. 801 by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern sofa mod. 801 by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, 1950s
Couch model 801 in wood and fabric. The frame is wooden and the legs are turned. Metal feet. Upholstery ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Model 915 Lounge Chair with stool by Carlo de Carli for Cinova, 1970s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking tubular chrome lounge chair with ottoman Model 915 designed by Carlo De Carli for Cinova in the 1970s.
The chair still has its original fabric which is in very good conditi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Chrome
Carlo De Carli, Rare Lounge Chairs, Brass, Bouclé, Singer & Sons, America, 1950s
By Carlo di 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.
Seat Height (inches): 16"
Arm Height (inches): 22.5"
All i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Brass
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs for M. Singer & Sons
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons
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 di Carli Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of CDC.1 Lounge Chairs, Black High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo di 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Oak
$8,740 / set
Mid-Century Armchairs by Carlo De Carli - a Pair
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons, Cassina
Located in Raleigh, NC
A pair of exquisite mid-century modern armchairs by the acclaimed Italian designer Carlo De Carli, crafted circa 1950s. These armchairs exemplify De Carli's mastery of Rationalist mo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$5,200 / set
Carlo De Carli sofa and armchairs in chromed metal Model 915 produced by Cinova
By Carlo di 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.
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons Lounge, Refinished / Mohair
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di 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 di Carli Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Black High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo di 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Oak
$5,174 / item
CDC.1 Lounge Chair, Brown Stained Oak High Gloss
By Gubi, Carlo di 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Oak
$5,174 / item
Carlo De Carli Dining Chairs for Longhi, 1965, Set of 2
By Longhi, Carlo di Carli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo De Carli chairs for Longhi, Rosewood and Vienna straw, Italy, 1965, set of two
A refined expression of Italian modernism, these dining chairs designed by Carlo De Carli for Lo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Carlo De Carli Armchair , Italy 1954
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carlo de Carli Armchair in velvet fabric and metal feet.
Rare version with metal feet
Goor vintage condition , New Reuphostered
Italy 1954
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Metal
Carlo de Carli Boomerang Chair
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Sacile, PN
Beautiful boomerang chair by Carlo de Carli.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Carlo de Carli Armchair with Puff Chromed Brass Leather, 1968, Italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo de Carli armchair with puff chromed brass leather, 1968, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Chrome
Carlo di Carli Italian Modern Ebonized Wood & Faux Beige Snakeskin Side Chairs
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Mid-Century side chairs with angular ebonized wood frames supporting beige faux snakeskin upholstered seats and backs. (CARLO DI CARLI)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Condition: Go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Wood
Wonderful No. 802 Lounge Chair by Carlo de Carli / 3 Available
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Munich, DE
A iconic Italien lounge chair and carlo de carli´s most recognized design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Naugahyde
Carlo De Carli for Cinova Mod. 915 Chrome and Brown Leather Arm Chair, 1969
By Carlo di 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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Chrome
$3,105 Sale Price
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Lounge Sofa by Carlo de Carli, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Chrome
Armchairs Carlo de Carli, 1955
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$12,419 / set
Carlo de Carli Chairs Set of Six Reupholstered with Fabric by Fornasetti
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carlo de Carli chairs set of six reupholstered with fabric by Fornasetti.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Carlo de Carli, a Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy, Mid-1900s
By Cassina, Carlo di 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair n 915, Carlo De Carli, Cinova 1970 steel and grey faux leather italian
By Carlo di 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...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Steel
Sella Armchair and Pouf by Carlo de Carli for Sormani
By Carlo di 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...
Category
1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Carlo di Carli Seating
Materials
Brass
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