Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
Italian, 1900-1981
Architect, urban planner, glass, furniture and landscape designer, and interior decorator — Tomaso Buzzi was a 20th-century renaissance man. Buzzi, along with his frequent collaborator Gio Ponti, led Italy’s Novecento Milanese movement of the 1920s and ‘30s — an approximate equivalent to France’s Art Deco movement. While Buzzi is prized for chairs, tables and other furnishings that modernized the majestic lines of 18th-century designs, he is best known for the remarkable, jewel-toned glassware he produced in a two-year stint as the artistic director of the Venini glassworks on the Venetian island of Murano.
Buzzi was born in 1900 in the town of Sondrio in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. He studied at the Milan Polytechnic, and soon after he graduated joined a lively Milanese decorative arts scene. In 1927, he and Ponti joined fellow designers Paolo Venini and Michele Marelli to form a design collaborative called Il Labirinto (the Labyrinth), Italy’s answer to the Wiener Werkstätte. In 1932, when Venini's glass company lost the design services of the sculptor Napoleone Martinuzzi, who left to start his own factory, he turned to Buzzi. The young architect’s careful study of lighting design and a love for experimentation yielded major innovations in Murano glass fixtures. The forms of his wares were inspired by sources from antiquity as diverse as Persian urns and animal-shaped Etruscan jugs. Buzzi developed a complex glass-layering method that produced deep, glowing pastel colors that ran from pink to peach, to sea-green and slate blue.
Buzzi furniture has a noteworthy elegance and nobility. Delicate chairs with arrow-shaped backs and elaborate burled wood armoires are typical of his aesthetic, and would add a sophisticated note to any room, modern or traditional. And an exemplary piece of Buzzi’s vibrant, lustrous glassware would merit a place of honor in every design collection.
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Creator: Tomaso Buzzi
Pair of Feather shaped glass sconces Murano glass by Tomaso Buzzi
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in London, GB
These stunning wall lights feature a pair of feather-shaped glass shades, hand blown from clear and frosted white glass. The shades elegantly mount on an original brass structure, cr...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Blown Glass
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Floor Lamp in Glass and Gold Leaf
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, floor lamp, model '502', glass, brass, gold leaf, Italy, 1933-38
A truly magnificent Italian floor lamp designed by the Milanese multidisciplinary artist To...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Brass, Gold Leaf
Secretaire di Tomaso Buzzi Mid- Century Modern Legno Pergamena Ottone Specchio
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Lucca, IT
Secretaire di Tomaso Buzzi 1950 Questo mobile faceva parte dell'arredamento disegnato da Tomaso Buzzi per la villa della famiglia Spada a Buenos Aires .
Tomaso Buzzi è stato un archi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Brass
Tomaso Buzzi Sideboard, 1930s
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian sideboard by Tomaso Buzzi - Milan, Italy 1930s
Constructed of walnut with curved angular legs and intricate feather inlay with ornate inlay of an Italian church
Doors open ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Walnut
Italian Mid Century Modern Venini White Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi, 1983
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Stunning white glass in original Venini box and with "Certificate of Authenticity."
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy, 1985
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Part of the Blue Catalog production, this piece was originally designed in 1933.
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1980s Italian Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Murano Glass
Venini Murano Glass Vase Re-edition of Tomaso Buzzi from 1988
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milano, MI
Vase in light blue Murano glass and gold leaf, made by Venini as a re-edition of the model designed by Tomaso Buzzi.
Ø 18 cm h 37 cm
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Murano Glass
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chandelier by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1940s. An extremely striking elegantly crafted chandelier comprising of multiple pressed glass in...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Brass
Tomaso Buzzi Set of eight chairs - 1954 Italian Design from a private commission
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
Tomaso Buzzi was the real designer for the Italian and Milanese upper middle class in the post-World War II period. His creations, as in this case, were often commissioned creations, designed for a specific family and on the occasion of an overall furnishing project, to be followed from A to Z.
This set of eight chairs together with a fine dining table was designed for an apartment on Via Conservatorio, deep in the heart of bourgeois Milan, near Villa Necchi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Tomaso Buzzi Marble dining table - 1954 Italian Design from a private commission
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
Tomaso Buzzi was the real designer for the Italian and Milanese upper middle class in the post-World War II period. His creations, as in this case, were often commissioned creations, designed for a specific family and on the occasion of an overall furnishing project, to be followed from A to Z. This fine dining table is designed with its eight chairs for an apartment on Via Conservatorio, deep in the heart of bourgeois Milan, near Villa Necchi...
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1950s Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Laguna Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Incamciato glass, gold leaf. Opaque pale green glass with internal gold exterior, and turquoise glass interior. Applied black glass foot. Vietri Murano...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Gold Leaf
Tomaso Buzzi, Mid-Century Pink "Bullicante" Glass Chandelier by Venini
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition with no chips or cracks for this chandelier made from rare pink "bullicante" glass and designed by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Italy 1930s. Full working with EU standard...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Murano Glass
Tommaso Buzzi for Venini "Incamiciato" Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1989
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Naples, IT
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Clear, white and green. With original label.
Signed: Venini Italia '89.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Murano Glass
Vintage Green Cased Alga Glass Vase with Gold Leaf by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1930s.
Between 1932 and 1933 the Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi, a spirited protagonist of the Milan “neoclassicist” movement, a friend and associate of Gio Ponti, and a partner of Il Labirinto, established a fruitful collaboration with the Venini glassware company, which would continue, albeit episodically, in later years. The architect’s creative contribution was evident both in the glass forms and in their innovative manufacturing technique. When Buzzi arrived at the Venini company in Murano, in 1932, he brought with him a remarkable cultural baggage and a thorough knowledge of ancient art, particularly the Etruscan period...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Gold Leaf
Vintage Green Cased Alga Glass Vase with Gold Leaf by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1930s.
Between 1932 and 1933 the Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi, a spirited protagonist of the Milan “neoclassicist” movement, a friend and associate of Gio Ponti, and a partner of Il Labirinto, established a fruitful collaboration with the Venini glassware company, which would continue, albeit episodically, in later years. The architect’s creative contribution was evident both in the glass forms and in their innovative manufacturing technique. When Buzzi arrived at the Venini company in Murano, in 1932, he brought with him a remarkable cultural baggage and a thorough knowledge of ancient art, particularly the Etruscan period...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Gold Leaf
Venini Gold Leaf Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in London, England
Tommaso Buzzi, Venini Gold Leaf Vase
Designer: Tommaso Buzzi
Place of origin: Italy
Design period: Model from 1933, 1985
Edition.
Condition: E...
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1980s Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Glass
Tomaso Buzzi Sconces for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Rovereta, SM
Early four of sconces by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Brass
Vanity Dresser by Tomaso Buzzi, 1930s
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milano, IT
Wooden dresser from the 1930s designed by Tomaso Buzzi made by fine Italian manufacture.
The structure is completely in wood, at the sides there are two drawer units, composed of four drawers on each side, with metal handles.In the middle there is a single drawer that connects both sides. The feet of the vintage vanity dresser...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Metal
Vase #3315 by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Cased glass in dark brown & gold. 3-line acid etched stamp to bottom date the production of this vase somewhere between 1945-1966.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tomaso Buzzi for Venini Vase
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
“Incamiciato” vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1933-1984. Designed in the 1930s this example was executed in 1984. Cased-glass vase of mauve exterior ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Glass
Tomaso Buzzi Masterwork 1930 Triennale of Modern Decorative Arts Monza, Italy
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and important Tomaso Buzzi dining room server cabinet embellished with ornately detailed marquetry depicting the entrance to the ‘Bosphorus Straits’. The artwork is an imaginative rendition of one of the most economically and geopolitically important locations on the planet, namely, the vital trade route between East and West through the ancient city port of Constantinople or modern-day Istanbul. The piece reflects the influences of various historic Empires in the region, including Egypt in North Africa to the North West, and The Greek and Roman Empires to the North East, and the Turks to the East. The scene portrays a time when countless battles occurred in these provinces in order to control the flow of Maritime trade between the Continents of the Northeastern Hemisphere and The Orient or the Far East, along the ‘silk road’. The illustration includes numerous architectural icons including the Pyramids of Giza, Roman Colosseums, Roman Aqueducts, Greek Acropolis style buildings, The Galata Tower, The Obelisk of Theodosius, Rumelifeneri Castle, and The Blue Mosque of Istanbul amongst others. A variety of seafaring vessels, marine life, and geological landmarks are also included in the panorama.
This masterwork was executed by Buzzi during his tenure at the school of arts and crafts in Sao Paulo Brazil in the late 1920s. This was during the time he joined the "Novecento Milanese" Group and began to collaborate with Gio Ponti on the newly developed Design Magazine, Domus. The cabinet was showcased as a centerpiece in the 8th Triennale of Modern Decorative Arts in Monza, Italy in 1930. It is well documented and retains the original brass plaque from the Institutional Authority of the Arts in Brazil. A copy of a promotional postcard from the exhibition signed by Buzzi and featuring this cabinet is part of the Buzzi Archive.
Crafted from indigenous Brazilian...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Wood
Tomaso Buzzi 1929 Pair of Wooden Structure Chairs
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Paris, FR
Tomaso Buzzi (Sondrio, 1900 - Rapallo, 1981) Italian architect and Designer ( Well Known for the conception of Famous "La Scarzuola" in Italy)
Pair of wood sculpted structure and ne...
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1920s Italian Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Wood
Model No. B-30 Floor Lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model No. B-30 floor lamp by Franco Buzzi for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1950s. Enameled metal, brass, marble base. Original co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Marble, Metal, Brass
"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Clear, white and purple. With original label.
Signed: Venini Italia '85.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Art Glass
Rare Set of Two Wood Armchairs by Tomaso Buzzi, Italy, 1930s
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Milan, IT
Mid 1930s armchairs by Tomaso Buzzi.
Literature and provenance available upon request.
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1930s Italian Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, Italy 1930's
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
Rose-colored baluster-shaped glass vase with gold fleck inclusions throughout, raised on a clear and gold glass base. Similar model pictured in Marc Heiremans’ Murano Glass” page 43 and Venini...
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1940s Italian Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Blown Glass
Elegant Tomaso Buzzi Armchair, circa 1936
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Tomaso Buzzi armchair, circa 1936
elm wood ,black laquered elm , cotton fabric
Misure: h 87 cm 57 x 56 cm
available with a pair of chair of the same original forniture
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Elm, Cotton
Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato"
Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot.
Marked: Venini itali...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
Exceptional Tomaso Buzzi Mahogany Bench
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in East Hampton, NY
In original velvet upholstery, this simple X-shape mahogany bench is perfect for a vanity or any other use.
By Tomaso Buzzi.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Mahogany, Velvet
Model 3321 Red and Black Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1950s
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Rosa e Negro model number 3321 glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
1950s or 1960s.
Unsigned. (Likely originally bore a factory sticker.)
Base has a rough pontil mark an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Art Glass
Pair of Veneered and Ebonised Upholstered Stools by Tomaso Buzzi.
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of veneered and ebonised upholstered stools by Tomaso Buzzi. Of ecxeptionnal proportions and design, these small benches are the perfect example of the Italian modern interpret...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Wood
rare original Large pair of Tomaso Buzzi sconces in italian Murano glass
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Lyon, FR
Large pair of Italian sconces by designer Tomaso Buzzi from the 60s. Structure and shade in thick Muranno glass in gold / yellow hues. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Murano Glass
Secretere-Cabinet by Tomaso Buzzi 1950s
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Lucca, IT
Secretere di Tomaso Buzzi è stato disegnato per la casa della famiglia Spada a Buenos Aires , Tomaso Buzzi è stato un grande architetto del novecento Lombardo ha lavorato con Gio Po...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tomaso Buzzi Furniture
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Brass
Tomaso Buzzi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tomaso Buzzi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tomaso Buzzi furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Tomaso Buzzi were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Anzolo Fuga, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, and Pino Signoretto. Prices for Tomaso Buzzi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $890 and can go as high as $228,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,381.