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1960s Carlo De Carli For Sormani DC154 Midcentury Modern Chest of Drawers
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A fine quality chest of drawers by famed architect and designer Carlo de Carli (Milan, Italy; 1910-1999) for Sormani, model D154, circa 1963, executed in visually striking lacquered dark rich exotic figured rosewood with solid maple secondary, affixed with luxurious solid bronze fittings, finished on all sides, featuring a distinct elegant masculine silhouette, having a rectangular top with overhanging molded edge, fitted with three drawers, each opening to reveal stunning highly figured palisander rosewood bottom and affixed with bronze pulls, rising on squared legs terminating in most distinctive tall narrow point solid bronze feet that give the impressive the cabinet is floating.
Carlo De Carli (1910-1999) was not only an architect and designer, who made a profound impact on design in the 20th century, but also one of Italy’s leading and most respected professors, who left a fundamental mark of theoretical reflections and ethics of behaviour in an entire generation of architects. He graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milan in 1934 – a university in which he was strongly connected to throughout his career, being Dean of the Faculty of Architecture from 1965 to 1968 and teaching there until 1986. A respected academic and writer, his philosophy focused on the integration of space, material and the human body and gesture, and with this ideology he effectively engaged a dialog between design, universities and the craftsmanship world. He worked with legendary architect and designer Gio Ponti, and his years with Ponti came to shape young Carlo De Carli’s language and approach to design. He later went on to set up a studio on his own, where his design quickly became widely recognized and manufactured by some of the most important and innovative Italian design companies, producing some of the most impressive architectural inspired midcentury modernist furniture ever created!
Dimensions: (approx)
31.75" High, 56.75" Wide, 21.25" Deep
Drawer interiors: 4.625" x 48" x 15.5
As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a bedroom commode / dresser (please note the drawers are on the shallow side) dining buffet or credenza, oversized sofa table, hall console or wall accent, entry statement piece or placed in a refined study or office to provide additional storage. Wherever it's placed, it's sure to add a touch of luxurious elegance, warmth, timeless style and sophistication to any space!
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Condition Report:
Overall a wonderful, remarkably well preserved example, in excellent original unrestored vintage condition. Presents superbly. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear consistent with age and use, including very minor nicks or light scratches. Attractive appearance. Rich coloring, exquisite grain patterns and lustrous glow. Delivered cleaned, waxed, polished, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!
Professional Shipping / In-home Delivery available:
Pickup available in Forney, Texas, just outside Dallas
- Creator:Carlo De Carli (Designer),Sormani (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Width: 56.75 in (144.15 cm)Depth: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall a very well preserved example, in great original unrestored vintage condition. Presents superbly. Sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear consistent with age & use, including very minor nicks & character marks. Cleaned, waxed, ready for use.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977242304322
Carlo De Carli
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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