Carlo de Carli DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963

$7,733.66

£5,671.10

€7,865VAT Included

CA$10,718.32

A$10,767.94

CHF 6,211.04

MX$131,040.38

NOK 72,149.92

SEK 73,188.30

DKK 49,563.12

About the Item

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. The wood has a beautiful grain, and it's tastefully detailed with round bronze handles and pointed feet. This particular chest of drawers is in very good original condition. It’s a high-quality piece of furniture, known for its exceptional craftsmanship. What makes it stand out is its striking rosewood veneer and luxurious solid bronze handles and feet. Carlo de Carli was known for paying great attention to small details, and in this case, it's evident in the details on the legs and the bronze accents. The thin, pointed feet give the cabinet a floating appearance, making it look light and elegant. The bronze details have developed a beautiful patina over time. Inside, the cabinet is in excellent, clean condition. With three drawers, it offers plenty of storage, making it both beautiful and functional. It's a rare and exquisite piece of furniture that's hard to come by. 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.

Creator:
Sormani (Manufacturer),Carlo di Carli (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 56.7 in (144 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Rosewood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1963
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Roosendaal, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU933037573552

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Carlo di Carli

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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