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 DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
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....
Bronze
$12,182 / set
Armchairs Carlo de Carli, 1955
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
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...
Fabric, Walnut
Sella - Armchair in fabric by Carlo de Carli for Tacchini
By Carlo di Carli, Tacchini
Located in Varedo, MB
Saddle Armchair Designed by Carlo De Carli The Sella armchair is designed to offer extraordinary comfort, inviting a slower rhythm of life that reconne...
Fabric, 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 ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern armchairs mod. 802 by Carlo De Carli Cassina, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs mod. 802 by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, 1950s Pair of armchairs model 802 in wood and fabric. The frame is wooden and the legs are turned. Metal ...
Fabric, Wood
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
$6,526Sale Price / set|25% Off
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.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s Carlo de Carli (bon 1910, Milan, Italy–died 1999, Milan, Italy) was an Italian modernist designer, architec...
Leather
Carlo de Carli Model 802 Lounge Chairs for M.Singer & Sons
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlo de Carli design lounge chairs for M.Singer & Sons, Model 802. Sophisticated looking chairs with stiletto brass legs and curvaceous arms that is beautiful from all angles. The fabric is an older redo that is usable as-is and very comfortable but could be sensational in velvet. Original Italian midcentury Furniture...
Brass
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
Carlo de Carli, a Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy, Mid-1900s
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
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.
Wood
$20,350 / item
Customizable Tacchini Sella Sofa by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
price for fabric Sella is inspired by the armchair of the same name designed in 1966 by the famous Italian architect Carlo de Carli. The highly elegant sofa is made using the very f...
Leather, Fabric
Mid-Century Modulable Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century modulable coat rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Armchair and Ottoman Mod 915 by Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cognac leather armchair and ottoman Mod 915 by Carlo de Carli, Italy.
Leather
Carlo di Carli Side Chair
By Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlo di Carli design side chair made out of cherrywood and newly refinished and upholstered in Navy velvet.
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair for M.Singer & Sons
By Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlo de Carli design lounge chair for M.Singer & Sons, Italy. Elegant lounge chair in a sculpted fruitwood frame with interesting angles and rounded edges. Newly refinished in dar...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern 802 Armchairs by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 802 Armchairs by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, 1950s
Wood
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
Sella - Sofa in leather by Carlo de Carli for Tacchini
By Carlo di Carli, Tacchini
Located in Varedo, MB
Saddle Sofa Design by Carlo De Carli (1966) The Sella Sofa by Tacchini is inspired by the iconic Sella armchair designed in 1966 by the renowned Italia...
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Carlo di Carli for M. Singer & Sons
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An excellent set of four (4) armless Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Carlo di Carli in walnut wood with an upholstered seat and back. Made by M. Singer & Sons in the USA...
Upholstery, Walnut
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm White Wood Coat Rack, Italy, 1970s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Naples, IT
Coat stand produced by Fiarm in the 1960s to a design by Carlo de Carli. Base in fibreglass and chrome-plated metal. Stem and hangers in wood and chrome-plated metal.
Metal
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
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
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.
Velvet, Walnut
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...
Fabric, Wood
Carlo di Carli Cassina Italian Modern Lounge Chairs for COM
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 806 lounge chairs, designed by Carlo di Carli and produced by Cassina. The design is defined by its sculpted profile, with a high back, flared wings, and curved arms that taper...
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Brass
$5,200 / 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...
Wood, Walnut
Italian Mid-century Modern Commode with Mirror
By Carlo di Carli
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a curved rectangular commode with a gleaming French polish finish by Italian architect, designer, essayist and academic Carlo De Carli (1910-1999). The mirrored section s...
Brass
Carlo DeCarli Desk Chair Wood Sky Padding 1950 italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo De Carli Chair
Wood
wooden Coat hanger by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm - Italy -60/70's
By Carlo di Carli, Fiarm
Located in Padova, IT
Modular coat hanger set produced by FIARM Scorzè in Italy in the 1960s. Design Carlo De Carli. Made of curved wood with holes for housing the bakelite knobs. Chest of drawers in lacq...
Bakelite, Wood
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Black Coat Stand, Italy 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Naples, IT
Appendiabiti in legno laccato nero con inserti in acciaio del designer Carlo De Carli per Fiarm, inizio anni '70. L’articolo è in buone condizioni conservative, non vi è alcun difett...
Wood
20th Century Carlo de Carli Coffee Table in Red Lacquered Wood and Glass Top'60s
By Carlo di Carli, Sormani
Located in Torino, Piemonte
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
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Italian Walnut for Singer and Sons
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Italian Lounge Chair, designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons, Italy, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric....
Upholstery, Walnut
$48,728
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
Pair of Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs for M. Singer and Sons
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of beautiful Carlo de Carli lounge chairs for M. Singer and Sons Beautifully sculpted wood frame with a seat and back cushion Needs some minor restorations and could be reuphols...
Upholstery, Wood
Carlo de Carli for Cassina Arm-Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Chicago, IL
Carlo de Carli for Cassina Arm-Lounge Chair, model 802 Reupholstered in Great Plains Cotton-Poly woven fabric and solid brass legs Made in Italy 1955c. dimensions: 29¾ high 31½ wide...
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
Carlo de Carli for M. Singer & Sons Lounge, Refinished / Mohair
By Carlo di Carli, M. Singer & Sons
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...
Mohair, Walnut
I.S.A. 1950s Living Room with Floor Lamp, Wood Brass Padded, 1950, Italy
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Milano, IT
I.S.A. 1950s living room with floor lamp wood brass padded, 1950, Italy.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Side Chairs by Carlo di Carli, Ebonized Wood, 1955
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...
Wood
Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Side Tables in Cherrywood & Glass, 1955
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 Entrance Hall Set in Plywood and Fabric by FIARM 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Cascina, Pisa
An entrance hall set composed of two coat racks with a drawer and a bench with a storage unit, designed by Carlo de Carli for FIARM in 1960s. This set is made with curved plywood and...
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage Crystal Round Mirror Art by Carlo De Carli, Italy 1970s.
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Crystal Round Mirror Art by Carlo De Carli, Italy 1970s. 71x2x71 cm. - Kg. 6. Little defect on left side of the mirror.
Metal
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 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.
Model 802 White and Azure Carlo De Carli Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Milan, IT
Model 802 sofa by Carlo De Carli for Cassina.
Wood
Italian mid-century modern sofa mod. 801 by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli, Cassina
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 ...
Fabric, 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.
Naugahyde
Sofa by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Plushy / Teal fabric. Matching chair available separately.
Brass
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
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
Wood
Sella Armchair and Pouf by Carlo de Carli for Sormani
By Sormani, Carlo di Carli
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...
Brass
$4,547Sale Price|30% Off
Carlo de Carli Bicolored Armchair Model N. 802 by Cassina, 1954
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Carlo di Carli
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo de Carli armchair, model n. 802 manufactured by Cassina, Italy, 1954. The wooden frame with foam upholstery rests on elastic ribbons. The armchair was reupholstered and cov...
Silk, Velvet, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Red Modulable Coat Rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century red modulable coat rack by Carlo di Carli for Fiarm, Italy 1960s.
Wood
Mid-century sideboard with black mirror top by Carlo di Carli for Luigi Sormani
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century rosewood sideboard with black mirror top by Carlo di Carli for Luigi Sormani - Italy 1964
Wood