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Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

Italian, 1904-1977

Furniture designer Guglielmo Ulrich was born in Milan to a family with Danish origins. After completing his studies at the Brera Academy, the Scuola Speciale di Architettura and the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1927, Ulrich’s status quickly rose in high-society circles, as he’d gained a reputation for creating elegant interiors for a range of commercial and private clients. Architecture and furniture design in Milan was evolving during the era owing to industrialization, and Ulrich’s modernist work was seen as fresh and forward-looking.

In 1930, Ulrich established the furniture company ARCA — which was short for Arredamento Casa — with colleagues Attilio Scaglia and Renato Wild. Together they created a platform for Ulrich’s designs, which were quite different from the typical furnishings found in Europe at the time. 

Ulrich favored simple lines — tapered table and chair legs, lean silhouettes — and the graceful contours of his console tables and dining chairs are representative of an endeavor to streamline neoclassical forms. He created luxurious but practical furniture and home accessories that featured an emphasis on craftsmanship as well as an integration of exotic materials such as ebonized wood, opaline glass and green marble. Ulrich’s designs were very much in line with what we now know as the Art Deco style, which was officially introduced to the world in 1925 at Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. He collaborated with legendary architect and designer Gio Ponti on designs for a hotel property in the late 1930s and co-edited Ponti’s revered Domus magazine with Milanese architect Melchiorre Bega

By the 1950s, Ulrich was firmly established as one of the most influential Milanese designers, having a hand in designing homes, commercial properties and more. In 1961, he won the Fiera di Trieste award for his lightweight Trieste chair, a seat that shared common ground with Ponti’s iconic Superleggera chair and was produced by Saffa. 

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Creator: Guglielmo Ulrich
Desk and Dressing Table, with Mirror Style of Ulrich, circa 1936, Vanity Table
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Guglielmo Ulrich manner desk and dressing table; Desk in walnut, elm and elm burl. Feet in golden brass A wonderful and very useful desk repr...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Brass

Early 20th Century Art Deco Coffee by Guglielmo Urlich Restored and Wax Polished
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Coffee table, Ming Style, by Guglielmo Urlich, in solid walnut restored and wax finished, circa 1930s. Measures cm: H29 W85 D53 About Guglielmo Urlich Guglielmo Ulrich (Millan...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 1940s Brass Pendant Chandeliers by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular 1940s chandeliers by Guglielmo Ulrich. Published in "Mobili di Ulrich, Presentati da G. Morazzoni, Edizioni Luigi Alfieri Milano, 1945.".    
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Brass

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs, slipper, club or lounge chairs by Italy's master of form and line, Guglielmo Ulrich. These pieces embrace modern, Art Deco and neoclassical and Art Deco influences while t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

Italian White Parchment Veneer Low End Table
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1930s white parchment veneer low end table with a shelf and double sided ebonized drawer with a brass handle. (Attributed to GUGLIELMO ULRICH)
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Wood

Midcentury modern Green Velvet Armchair, Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1950 's
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Green Velvet Armchair, Gugliemo Ulrich, Italy 1950 's Early 1950 's armchair with curved wood arms, designed by Gugliemo Ulrich. Touch of modern design mixed wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of 2 black benches by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977), architect, designer, interior decorator, and painter, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting figures in the history of modern Italian furniture. Mi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Set Six ‘Trieste’ Dining Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Saffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Celebrate the ingenuity of Modernist Italian design with this exceptionally rare set of six dining chairs from the "Trieste" series, masterfully crafted by Guglielmo Ulrich in 1961. Manufactured by Saffa, Italy, these exquisite chairs stand as testament to Ulrich's design genius, embodying an innovative fusion of form, function, and craftsmanship. Named after the first prize it won at the Fiera di Trieste in 1961, the "Trieste" chair showcases its innovative and lightweight construction, paralleling Gio Ponti's famed Superleggera chair. It demonstrates a revolutionary use of lightweight wood and intricate craftsmanship, with solid mahogany construction and unique open dovetail joins in lamellar wood that effortlessly connects the legs and backrest together without the use of screws. These split joinery details, visible at each joint, add a unique design element, making each chair a statement piece. These chairs were produced in limited quantities, further enhancing their exclusivity and appeal to collectors and design enthusiasts alike. The set of six dining armchairs are in very good vintage condition, having been carefully refinished / restored by the previous owner. Each chair is upholstered with plush velvet - four in a soft moss green, and two in a dark emerald green, providing a stylish touch of color. The wrapped seats can be easily reupholstered, giving you the opportunity to customize the chairs to your taste! As light as they are luxurious, these "Trieste" chairs rival Gio Ponti's Supperleggera in their innovative use of lightweight materials, without compromising on comfort or stability. Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 - 1977), born into a noble Danish family in Milan, was a seminal figure in Italian design. His works were inspired by 18th and 19th century designs yet reflected a profound understanding of material and simplicity in form and function. His penchant for rare and exquisite materials, combined with an unerring eye...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Velvet, Mahogany

Guglielmo Ulrich Italian Modern Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Utrecht, NL
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Chandelier
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gilded brass chandelier with "F-I-L-C Milano" label.
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Arachnid Coffee / Side Table, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian midcentury arachnid / spider form cocktail table or side table or gueridon by Guglielmo Ulrich. Ulrich's work was influenced by Art Deco and a Sober Modern neocla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Guglielmo Ulrich furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Guglielmo Ulrich furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Guglielmo Ulrich were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vittorio Introini, Melchiorre Bega, and Claudio Salocchi. Prices for Guglielmo Ulrich furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $377 and can go as high as $38,815, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,163.

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