Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

Guglielmo Ulrich, wardrobe, walnut, mirrored glass, maple, Italy, 1940s. This large wardrobe designed by Guglielmo Ulrich convinces visually through its geometrical shapes and grap...

Guglielmo Ulrich, coffee table, sand-colored parchment, walnut, Italy, circa 1940 Stately and elegant coffee table designed by Italian master Guglielmo Ulrich around 1940. This tabl...

Guglielmo Ulrich, pair of lounge chairs, oak, velvet upholstery, Italy, 1940s   Guglielmo Ulrich, an Italian influential designer and architect of the 1940s-1960s, designed this pair...

Nice pair of side chairs or bedroom chairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, made by unknown manufacturer in Italy 1950. The egg-shaped chairs have solid walnut wooden legs which have a ...

This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s. The elegant design is marked by the distinct, curved lines of the winged backrest and the rounded li...

Guglielmo Ulrich Lounge Chairs inWalnut , Fabric, and Brass, Italy 1930s The renowned architect Guglielmo Ulrich designed a pair of two lounge chairs in Italian classicism, a produc...

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Lounge chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s The famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich designed a pair of two lounge chairs in Art Deco style, a Production...

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco sofa in original fabric, Italy 1930s A particular three-seater sofa was designed by the famous architect Guglie...

Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1930s Grand high back chair newly upholstered by the experienced craftsmen in our in-house atelier. This chair features a...

The Italian architect, painter and furniture designer, Guglielmo Ulrich, descended from a noble family with Danish origins. He quickly became a very influential figure in modern Italian design and his models are real delicacies today. As this pair of 1950s lounge chairs show, Ulrich’s work is elegant and rich in detail. Although his work does not quite conform with the strict norms of simplicity of the time, it fits the prevalent aesthetics of Modernism. In the case of these chairs, the fully upholstered bodies show the general mid-century modern characteristics with an ergonomic and functional design. The seats are slightly raised, and the backs tilted, creating an angle that supports the sitter and the lounging experience. The wooden arms transcending to form the back legs however, truly stand out. The sharp curvature of the armrests and front legs define the look and create an interesting effect, as if the upholstered seats and backs were connected to them without joinery. The carved, dark wood and soft upholstery make them even more pronounced. There are more, subtler features to these chairs, including the wider armrests and the curved backrests, both in service of comfortable lounging. Thanks to the quality of his furnishings, that Ulrich designed and made personally, he became the trusted architects of many upper-class Milanese families. He participates in the furnishing of the most prestigious Italian ships: Cristoforo Colombo, Raffaello, etc. “A nobleman of yesteryear, with sudden jokes and twists, such as a pipe with an egg in his mouth and a very concrete sense of doing” is how he was often described. This pair of chairs is much like this description with a playful, elegant design completed by quality materials and craftsmanship. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 24.4 in W x 31.69 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 14.17 in; Arm height 23.42 in 62 cm W x 80.5 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 36 cm; Arm height 59.5 cm About the designer: Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...