Mid-Century Modern Italian Carlo De Carli for Sormani Rosewood Bronze Chest of Drawers Dresser

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A fine quality original midcentury modern Italian chest of drawers by famed architect and designer Carlo de Carli (Milan, Italy; … Read more A fine quality original midcentury modern Italian chest of drawers by famed architect and designer Carlo de Carli (Milan, Italy; 1910-1999) for luxury furniture maker Sormani, model D154, circa 1963

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy, exceptionally executed bold authentic mid-century modernist design, featuring a distinct elegant masculine silhouette, showcasing the finest quality craftsmanship, highly skilled solid wood construction, and brilliant attention to detail. Finished in visually striking rare and exotic lacquered East Indian Rosewood, the precious figured heartwood prized for its extraordinary warmth, depth, and stunning warm rich dark burgundy coloring, with deep red merlot wine and violet purple hues, subtle blackish streak grain patterns and luxurious luminous sheen. Additional materials include maple secondary, Brazilian rosewood veneered drawer bottom, and luxurious solid bronze fittings.

Having a long rectangular top with overhanging molded edge, case finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room and fitted with three drawers, each opening to reveal stunning highly figured palisander rosewood interior and affixed with bronze pulls, rising on straight squared legs terminating in 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 modern period 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 example, in great 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. Delivered cleaned, waxed, polished, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!

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