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Carla Tolomeo Furniture

Italian, b. 1945

Carla Tolomeo creates whimsical and otherworldly pieces of art and furniture. With works that take on a range of natural-world forms such as palm trees, crescent moons and butterflies, Tolomeo’s lavish and imaginative seating creatively bridges sculpture and design. 

Born in Pinerolo near Turin, Italy, in 1945, Tolomeo spent most of her childhood in Rome. She involved herself in art early in life, learning from leading Italian artists like Giorgio de Chirico, Renato Guttuso, Franco Gentilini and Ugo Attardi.

In 1971, Tolomeo had her first exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland. She went on to teach engraving at the Brera Academy and the Venetian Academy of Art. Through the 1990s, she focused solely on fine art, varying her disciplines between oil painting, engraving and other media.

In 1997, Tolomeo decided to challenge her artistic vision through the creation of pieces that she christened “Chairs-Sculptures.” She impressed critics and collectors alike with her boldly unconventional furniture. An early Tolomeo chair design garnered interest from the likes of Hermès and Neiman Marcus — she has since utilized textiles from Hermès in her works as well as fabrics created by Missoni.

Tolomeo sees her furniture as an extension of her art, with the three-dimensional structures juxtaposing the real and the unreal. Working with velvet, silk and foam rubber, she instills luxurious comfort into her curious sofas and other pieces such as beds. Their ostentatious ornamentation accents any space with a touch of magic.

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Creator: Carla Tolomeo
Contemporary Art The Perfect Big Half-Moon Silk Velvet Sofa by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Big Black Moon Black Velvet Sofa by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabrics and velvet embroidery were made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Sofa - Nandì Verà by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 20th century sofa from the De Curtis home in Lugano. Decorations and velvet in Pontoglio silk, exclusive design by the Author. Gold,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Pouf - Saudade by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Semi-circular pouff designed by Gabriel. Vintage chenille Pontoglio cotton velvets, silk and cotton trimmings, designer decorations
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Cotton, Silk

Contemporary Art Pouf - Rose of Saint Petersbourg by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Vintage rectangular ottoman decorated by the Author. Pontoglio silk and cotton velvets- Trimmings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk, Cotton

Contemporary Art The Bed Palm Tree Bed in Silk Velvet by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Bed in silk velvet, unique pieces hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabrics and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art The Butterfly Sofa in Silk Velvet by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and the embroideries are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Armchair - Petit Fleur by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Armchair decorated by the author. Pontoglio velvet rose, trimmings.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Art Armchair - Mademoiselle Valery by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 19th-century silk velvet poltrock decorated by the author. Rose back in Pontoglio silk velvet. Trimmings
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Armchair - Sillon De Borges by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 19th century armchair revisited by the author. Cotton velvet appliqué by the author with cuttings from authentic Japanese OBJ 1800-....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Cotton, Wood

Contemporary Art the Butterfly Bed in Silk Velvet by Carla Tolomeo
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique pieces hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabrics and the embroidery are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Armchair - Yellow Pineapple by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. 19th century armchairs. vintage fabrics and Dedar velvets, designer decorations with Bevilaqua, Dedar, Pontoglio fabrics, antique go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Cotton, Wood, Silk

Contemporary Art Pouf - Kenzo Hand by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. Kenzo silk velvet Exclusive for the author and Pontoglio velvets - Trimmings Cylindrical base design Gabriel for tolomeo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art Green TOTEM Moon Mannequin in Silk Velvet by Carla Tolomeo
By Carla Tolomeo, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Sculpture. Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and velvet embroidery are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

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Silk

Contemporary Art En Claire De Lune Mannequin in Silk Velvet
By Mirabili, Carla Tolomeo
Located in Pistoia, IT
Unique piece hand made by the artist. The silk velvet fabric and velvet embroidery are made expressly for the artist, Carla Tolomeo.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Carla Tolomeo Furniture

Materials

Silk

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Carla Tolomeo furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Carla Tolomeo furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carla Tolomeo furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 7 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 8 modern edition to choose from as well. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Riccardo Dalisi, Alessandro Guerriero, and Pino Castagna. Prices for Carla Tolomeo furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,545 and can go as high as $32,728, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,042.

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