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Paolo Buffa Furniture

Italian, 1903-1970

With a surname that loosely translates to a synonym for “bizarre” in Italian, Milanese designer and architect Paolo Buffa is best known for capturing the best of both old and new in his plush, enveloping lounge chairs and wingback chairs as well as his range of modern tables, each dazzling and provocative but built using classical techniques.

Purposely playful and airy, mid-century Italian interiors encouraged merriment and socializing. Buffa’s work was well suited to this, but unlike the postwar designers who established recognizable trademarks and signatures, his vintage furniture for Cassina and other firms — the sculptural side tables and case pieces of walnut and solid oak, the luxurious sheepskin sofas — differed considerably from one design to the next, making them appealing to a range of interior decorators and socialites with specific taste. The son of a highly sought-after artist, Giovanni Buffa, Paolo graduated in 1927 from Politecnico di Milano. He then spent time working under architects and designers Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia. Ponti, who himself crafted thousands of furnishings and endlessly creative rooms, was so taken with the young designer that in 1928 he featured his simple and elegant rosewood dressing table in his new magazine, Domus.

After opening a firm with his regular collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Buffa became one of the leading tastemakers of Italian mid-century modern furnishings, designing for villas and residential buildings across the country. His style was a mix of Art Deco, Rationalism, neoclassicism and a bit of whimsy. He used high-quality materials and regularly worked with local ateliers known for their fine craftsmanship to produce his designs, such as Serafino Arrighi and Marelli & Colico. In 1940, he partnered with the Mario Quarti furniture studio on the royal palace of Albania’s King Zog, with Buffa designing the furniture, and in 1951, Egypt’s King Farouk enlisted him to redecorate his yacht.

While Buffa’s transcendent pieces are now collector’s items, there are a few still in production, such as those he made with Angelo Marelli. His eponymous firm, the Italian furniture producer Eredi Marelli, still manufactures some designs based on Buffa’s archives.

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Creator: Paolo Buffa
Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs
1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Italy, 1940 Rare and stunning armchairs. Wood and Cane. Upholstery in light blue velvet. Original condictions shown in the pictures. Elegance shapes an...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Paolo Buffa, elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top.
Paolo Buffa, elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top.

Paolo Buffa, elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top.

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Paolo Buffa Elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top. 1940's manufacturing. Bibl: Roberto Aloi, Esempi Arredamento Moderno, Milano, 1950, pag. 217.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble

20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage pair of Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club armchairs are composed with a lon...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut

20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Single Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Single Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Single Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed living room club chair is comp...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Berlin, DE

A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, attr. to Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy around the 1940s. The chairs are constructed from walnut wood with a black satin finish...

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20th Century Italian Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Nutwood

20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Mahogany Bed Side Tables by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Mahogany Bed Side Tables by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Mahogany Bed Side Tables by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The nightstands are c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Paolo Buffa Maple Wood Bench, Italy, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Maple Wood Bench, Italy, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Maple Wood Bench, Italy, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa maple wood bench with thick upholstered velvet seat. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 16" high x 24" wide x 14 1/2" deep

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Maple

Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood
Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood

Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant lines of great class as Paolo Buffa knew how to do.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This beautiful sideboard exemplifies Paolo Buffa's distinctive ability to blend architectural rigor and refined decorative sensibility. Designed in the 1950s, it reflects the Milanes...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Bouclé

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950

Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A stunning pair of fully restored armchairs by Paolo Buffa, designed in the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These chairs showcase Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmansh...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bouclé, Wood, Cherry

Paolo Buffa Spider Leg Coffee Table, Wood & Glass, Italy, Circa 1950s
Paolo Buffa Spider Leg Coffee Table, Wood & Glass, Italy, Circa 1950s

Paolo Buffa Spider Leg Coffee Table, Wood & Glass, Italy, Circa 1950s

By Paolo Buffa, Brugnoli Mobili Cantú

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Round Wood Coffee Tabe with Spider Legs by Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli A rare and stunning spider-leg coffee table designed by Paolo Buffa for Brugnoli Mobili in the 1950s. Th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Berlin, BE

A rare and elegant walnut executive desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The piece showcases Buffa’s signature blend of refined Italian craftsmanship and modernist proportions....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet

Paolo Buffa Armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956, Set of 2
Paolo Buffa Armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956, Set of 2

Paolo Buffa Armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956, Set of 2

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, velvet, Italy, 1956, set of 2 Designed in 1956, this set of two armchairs by Paolo Buffa captures Milanese elegance through compact, scul...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940
Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940

Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A 'Datillo' petite writing desk / table by Paolo Buffa and produced by Galdino Maspero in stained beech wood and walnut. With two drawers on the left hand side underneath a rectangul...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Beech, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary wi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Round Walnut Two Tiers Center Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa
Round Walnut Two Tiers Center Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa

Round Walnut Two Tiers Center Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice round coffee table is made of walnut with two glass tops. This is an Italian work by famous designer Paolo Buffa. Circa 1940

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Large Paolo Buffa Wooden Console with Six Drawers, Italy 1957
Large Paolo Buffa Wooden Console with Six Drawers, Italy 1957

Large Paolo Buffa Wooden Console with Six Drawers, Italy 1957

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Sublime and Modernist Paolo Buffa large Console with six drawers. Adjustable brass feet Manufactured by Marelli & Colico, Cantù Italy 1957 Reference: I mobili di Paolo Buffa, Page ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Italian Demi-Lune Neoclassical Marble Console Table by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Demi-Lune Neoclassical Marble Console Table by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Demi-Lune Neoclassical Marble Console Table by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian console table with a small drawer, made of hand crafted ebonized Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The freestanding Neoc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa grissinato wood desk with four drawers, Italy 1940s

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid and essential Paolo Buffa Desk in grissinato wood with four drawers and saber legs. Iconic Paolo Buffa design manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Italy 1940s

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s). Composed of a straight rail back connecting elegantly curved arms above x-form slats...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Italian Highboard in Walnut, Birch Burl, and Green Marble, 1950's
Paolo Buffa Italian Highboard in Walnut, Birch Burl, and Green Marble, 1950's

Paolo Buffa Italian Highboard in Walnut, Birch Burl, and Green Marble, 1950's

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kampen, NL

Highboard designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1956. The piece features a green Alpine marble top resting on a case in walnut wood and birch burl, creating a refined contrast of materials...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi, Marelli & Colico

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paolo Buffa, Secretary, Italy c. 1948, Brass Intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi, Manufactured by Marelli e Colico, Cantù. An exquisite and collectible Mid-Century secretary by esteemed ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), this rare piece exudes a refined decorative allu...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa for Arrighim Italy, Mid-Century Dining Table in Cherrywood, 1940s
Paolo Buffa for Arrighim Italy, Mid-Century Dining Table in Cherrywood, 1940s

Paolo Buffa for Arrighim Italy, Mid-Century Dining Table in Cherrywood, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant dining table from Italy, 1940s, featuring a gently curved rectangular form with exceptional craftsmanship typical of the mid-century era. The structure is made of richly grai...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Exceptional Italian double-sided desk from the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. Crafted in finely grained walnut, this impressive piece features a perfectly balanced...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa. In Walnut with a hand polished Shellac finish in good conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1940s

Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge Chairs, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Manhasset, NY

Paolo Buffa attr, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Camel Mohair, Lounge or Armchairs, 1940s Gorgeous pair of Italian lounge chairs in black satin finished Walnut and camel mohair attribu...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Mohair

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare pair of Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinets with molded front panels, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. One, a dry-bar cabinet and the...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs, circa 1950, upholstered in a cobalt-blue velvet. The chairs feature Buffa’s signature balance of refined Italian craftsmanship and sculptural modernism...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres
Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres

Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-century Italian flowers pair of armchairs Paolo Buffa design multicolor. Cotton blend fabric, with spring flowers motifs, bright and extraordinary c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric

Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Paolo Buffa side table, Italy 1940s.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details
Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Bronze Details Offered for sale is very long Italian Mid-century Modern credenza, attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bronze

Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front

Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Maple

Credenza by Paolo Buffa
Credenza by Paolo Buffa

Credenza by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Uccle, BE

Credenza resting on 4 high legs by Paolo Buffa, A Riva Mobili d’Arte Milano. The piece of furniture has two “compartments”, each closed by double hinged doors. The left part is fitte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1952 Architectural yet richly ornamental, this sculptural buffet designed by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi in 1952 di...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Elegant Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Dining Table
Elegant Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Dining Table

Elegant Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Dining Table

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Italian 1950s table by Paolo Buffa - Elegance and craftsmanship in postwar design A table that tells a story of style, art, and refinement: this 1950s tall bar cabinet, attributed t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù

By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid Century Modern Art Deco console from Cantu, by Paolo Buffa, in solid hand carved carved maple and walnut veneered, handle in gilt brass. Measures cm: H 83, W 102, D 34 About...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Maple, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptional counter-buffet / sideboard was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Mario Quarti in Milan, Italy, in the 1940s. The sideboard stands on four grooved, turned twis...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti. Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s
Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s

Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A secretaire with drop-down front, drawers and open compartments, chestnut wood, design by Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s In the 1940s, Paolo Buffa’s style embraced the tas...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Chestnut

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa, Framar

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with sugar paper-colored bouclé fabric. Paolo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

By Giovanni Garibaldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the elegance of mid-20th century Italian craftsmanship with this beautifully restored secretary cabinet, crafted circa 1950. Designed by the renowned Italian artist Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), and featuring intricate brass intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971), this piece is a testament to both artistry and functionality. The upper section is framed by glazed doors adorned with brass star inlays. Unlocking these doors reveals a burgundy velvet-lined interior with two fixed glass shelves. Above, a majestic brass-inlaid swan neck split-pediment design crowns the case. Opening the secretary desk door unveils a gorgeous fruitwood fitted interior accented with inlaid trim. A central brass crest with a working lock and decorated brass key adds a touch of security and sophistication. Flanked by three drawers on either side, each adorned with decorated brass knobs in similar style of Tommi Parzinger, the desk provides ample storage with its five central file dividers. The lower cabinet features a pair of finely reeded doors that open to reveal additional finished storage space. Supported by brass sabots, every detail of this secretary showcases exceptional craftsmanship and enduring beauty, making it a prized addition to any collection of fine furniture. The two parts can separate for easier transportation and shipping. There are brackets on the reverse that help to hold the top in place while in use. This Italian secretary cabinet...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Rare Large 1940s Console by Paolo Buffa in Oak and Green Alpi Marble
Rare Large 1940s Console by Paolo Buffa in Oak and Green Alpi Marble

Rare Large 1940s Console by Paolo Buffa in Oak and Green Alpi Marble

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A rare and elegant console table designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1940s, showcasing his unmistakable design language and exceptional Italian craftsmanship. This piece features a stunni...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modernist Sideboard/Credenza by Paolo Buffa
Italian Mid-Century Modernist Sideboard/Credenza by Paolo Buffa

Italian Mid-Century Modernist Sideboard/Credenza by Paolo Buffa

By Mario Quarti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Roma, RM

A rare and exceptional Italian mid-century modernist sideboard/credenza designed by Paolo Buffa. The piece was made by the renowned craftsman of the Eugenio Quarti workshop in Milan ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero, writing desk, walnut, Italy, late 1930s/early 1940s This writing desk, designed by Paolo Buffa and meticulously crafted by Galdino Maspero in the la...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Paolo Buffa pair of cherrywood armchairs
Paolo Buffa pair of cherrywood armchairs

Paolo Buffa pair of cherrywood armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2386 Paolo Buffa, Pair of cherrywood armchairs with upholstered seat and cushion on the back. Italian manufacture, around 1935. 55 x 75 x H78

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa
Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa

Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

A fine example of a Mid-Century rosewood secretary by Italian designer, Paola Buffa (1903-1970) and brass intarsia inlay by artist Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971). The upper case with...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood
Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood

Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful frame of a double bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture. The bed is made entirely of solid and durable wood, the frame is very impressive a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Marble Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa for Cassina
Marble Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa for Cassina

Marble Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa for Cassina

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Paolo Buffa neoclassical design for Cassina from the mid 20th century. The oval beige marble removable table top sits on a mahogany base with brass feet. The spindly and deco...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble

Paolo Buffa Marble Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Marble Sideboard

Paolo Buffa Marble Sideboard

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous marble topped sideboard by Paolo Buffa Italy, 1950's Signature curved lines and tapered legs with solid brass handles and feet that have wonderful patina Original creamy...

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble

Paolo Buffa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paolo Buffa 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 Paolo Buffa furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paolo Buffa 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 Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso, and Arflex. Prices for Paolo Buffa furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $660 and can go as high as $77,668, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,644.

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