Carlo Bugatti (1856 – 1940) was an Italian-born furniture designer and manufacturer, who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in Milan, Italy in 1856, and began his career as an architectural sculptor. He later turned his attention to furniture design and became known for his highly decorative and eclectic pieces.

Carlo Bugatti's furniture was known for its inventive use of materials, such as inlaid woods, horn, and mother-of-pearl. He often incorporated elements of Art Nouveau and oriental design into his work. He also experimented with unusual forms and shapes, creating furniture that was not only functional, but also highly decorative.

Carlo Bugatti's furniture was highly sought after by wealthy clients and was exhibited at several prestigious art and design shows such as the Paris Salons, where they won many awards. His work was also exhibited at the Turin International more...

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Carlo Bugatti wall cabinet with letter racks, walnut inlaid…

Bugatti's Inlaid Wall Cabinet with Letter Racks

Carlo Bugatti wall cabinet with letter racks, walnut inlaid with pewter, bone and copper, c1888 - 1890, 147 cm high, 55 cm wide, 27 cm deep. Bugatti's ideas were much inspired by Moorish, Islamic and Japanese design and he was no doubt influenced by the…

Carlo Bugatti (1856 - 1940), lectern, circa 1880 - 90, ebonised…

Bugatti's Eccentric Lectern

Carlo Bugatti (1856 - 1940), lectern, circa 1880 - 90, ebonised wood, wood, brass, ivory, pewter, vellum, cord, bone, 111 x 42.5 x 42.5 cm, illustrated at pages 34 and 35 of the Bugatti - Carlo, Rembrandt, Ettore, Jean Exhibition Catalogue, with text by…

Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940), throne armchair, c. 1902…

Bugatti's Inlaid Throne Armchair

Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940), throne armchair, c. 1902 walnut, ebonized wood, leather, copper and pewter inlay

Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) corner chair, c. 1900 walnut,…

Bugatti's Corner Chair

Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856-1940) corner chair, c. 1900 walnut, ebonised wood, silk, parchment, copper and pewter inlay

Two rare early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940)…

Carlo Bugatti Moorish Salon Chairs

Two rare early 20th century Carlo Bugatti (1856-1940) Orientalist salon chairs, displaying Moorish influences, ebonised walnut frames with incised Eastern designs. The original (goat skin) parchment upholstery hand painted with gestural restrained floral…

A rare display organizer / letter tidy, Carlo Bugatti…

Bugatti Display Organizer with Metal and Bone Inlay

A rare display organizer / letter tidy, Carlo Bugatti (1856-1910), circa 1910, repousse and perforated with metal and bone inlay, 35 x 54 x 54 cm

Carlo Bugatti. a rare pair of Orientalism salon chairs,…

Bugatti's Orientalism Salon Chairs

Carlo Bugatti. a rare pair of Orientalism salon chairs, ebonised walnut frames with incised Eastern designs. The original vellum parchment upholstery hand painted with gestural restrained floral decoration and eastern calligraphic script framed by hand…