Carlo Bartoli

CARLO BARTOLI (Milan, 1931-2020).
Set of four chairs, 1980.
Molded wood and chromed metal.
Condition 7/10. They show some signs of use.
Measurements: 78 x 50 x 47 cm.

Set of four chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli, made of molded wood and chromed metal. The pieces have a seat with curved lines and gently undulating profile, combined with a light and stylized metal structure. The backrest, resolved by a horizontal chrome-plated piece supported by slender uprights, provides a dynamic and elegant image, characteristic of Italian design at the end of the 20th century.

The combination of the warmth of wood with the shine of chromed metal underlines the balance between functionality, visual lightness and constructive refinement. It is a set of sober and versatile design, suitable for dining rooms, workspaces and contemporary interiors.

Carlo Bartoli was a Milanese architect and designer who stood out in Italian industrial design. His work is characterized by the search for functional, durable and formally balanced solutions. Among his most recognized designs are the Gaia armchair for Arflex and the 4875 chair for Kartell, pieces that consolidated his international prestige and are part of important design collections, such as the MoMA in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.