Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian lounge chairs and a kidney shaped ottoman, stool made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition.
Metal, Brass
Kidney Ottoman with Oak Legs, Made to Order
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: 49"W × 26.5"D × 18.25"H This is a custom made ottoman, originally made to match our “waive” sofa. This model is at the listed price. We can custom make this in any fabri...
Fabric
Shearling Kidney Ottoman
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Curve Appeal. An elegant, fluid shape to give any room a swish of chic. The classic kidney-shaped silhouette gets an ultra-luxe makeover in shearling atop twinkly, angled brass legs....
Brass
Selig Mid-Century Kidney Sofa and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Ottoman dimensions: 58" W x 30" D x 14" H, Seat height for sofa: 16" H.
Fabric
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H 30 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
French Provincial Style Kidney Shaped Lady Writing or Vanity Desk with Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
Dimensions: Desk - 30” H x 42” W x 20.5” D Ottoman - 17” H x 19.5” W x 11.5” D
Wood
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H 16.75 in W 14 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Kidney Bean Green Floral Embroidered Foot Stool Piano Bench Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Kidney Bean Stool. Made from walnut with needlepoint embroidered seat. Dimensions: 22.5" x 14" x 16 3/4" h
Textile, Walnut
Scandinavian Kidney Shaped Ottoman in Faux Leopard Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Kidney Shaped Ottoman in Faux Leopard Upholstery
Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Kidney Shaped Red Upholstered Ottomans
Located in Atlanta, GA
With their popping red upholstery and kidney-shaped bodies, these dashing ottomans certainly had us at hello!
Metal
Limited Edition Kidney Shaped Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Our limited edition kidney shaped sofa and ottoman has a solid wood frame.
Wood, Fabric
$6,527 / set
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, Italy This elegant mid-century armchair, by Italian architect and designer Paolo Buffa, stands out for its solid wooden fr...
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest designed by Paolo Buffa Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition Italy, 19...
Wood, Faux Leather
$8,720Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 28 in D 30 in
Paolo Buffa attributed Original Italian Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Paolo Buffa attributed sexy lounge chairs made Italy. Circa the 1950s selling as a pair No label present, attributed Paolo Buffa. Original floral pattern uph...
Brass
$4,900 / set
H 38.25 in W 30 in D 34 in
Paolo Buffa Style, Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Paolo Buffa Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s Pair of modernist lounge chairs by an unknown maker and produced in Italy in the mi...
Fabric, Wood
$7,343 / set
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s - New Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s - New Upholstery
Velvet, Wood
$14,840 / set
H 30.91 in W 33.08 in D 28.35 in
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Italian furniture and interior designer, Federico Munari is known as a master of elegantly organic forms. His seating models - including these chairs - were created to highlight ...
Fabric, Wood
$9,330 / set
H 26.78 in W 30.12 in D 29.14 in
Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Pair of Easy Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Italian furniture and interior designer, Federico Munari is known as a master of elegantly organic forms. His seating models - including these easy chairs - were created to highl...
Fabric, Wood
$14,500 / set
H 41 in W 28 in D 41 in
Melchiorre Bega Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chairs or wingback chairs attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c. 1940s. Reupholstered at some point in history, staining to fab...
Fabric, Wood
Custom Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in the Mid-Century Manner
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of Italian lounge chairs in the mid-century manner upholstered in boucle. Please note the lead time for custom made is 8-10 weeks. NOTE: Upholstery with COM is additional.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Wingback Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian leather wing back chairs in the style of Poalo Buffa's design. Bright yellow leather fabric with curved lines and wood legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Leather
$7,900 / set
H 29.75 in W 19.88 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper or Lounge Chairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of midcentury Italian design, small lounge or slipper chairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. The chairs feature delicately tapered backs and front and rear sabered legs in s...
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 39.625 in W 28.5 in D 35.5 in
Paolo Buffa Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and cream-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 39.625” H x 28.5” W x 35.5” D Seat Height (inches): 18.5" Al...
Fabric, Wood
$11,072 / set
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare pair of wingback armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa and produced in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with ivory velvet. Paolo Buffa was an Italian d...
Velvet, Walnut
$13,875 / set
H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Isa Bergamo & Att Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs / Armchairs or Bed-side Chairs attributed to Gio Ponti and by ISA Bergamo. The chairs show a strong resemblan...
Brass
$6,760 / set
H 34.65 in W 27.17 in D 26.78 in
Set of Two Italian Ponti Stile Armchairs from Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. The pieces of furniture have small, wooden legs on which the cosy armchair bodies with almost pointed corners rest. The armchai...
Fabric, Wood
$6,352 / set
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Slipper Chairs, Turin 1950s
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant pair of Italian mid-century wingback slipper chairs custom made for a private apartment in Turin, dating from the 1950s–1960s. The chairs embody the refined restraint typi...
Fabric, Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
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...
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy
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...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
$1,629
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
$2,610Sale Price|25% Off
H 58.27 in W 89.77 in D 20.08 in
Italian Sideboard Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Wood
$1,748 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
$10,532
H 56.7 in W 63.39 in D 19.3 in
Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s
By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with wooden frames containing flowers decorated ceramic tiles, and larger central frames containing fashion prints, Italy 1950s
Brass
$5,830
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish lounge chair is an early example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design as well as outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and th...
Velvet, Wood
$13,485
H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 31.89 in
Wingback Armchair by Eva & Nils Koppel for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1947
By Eva & Niels Koppel, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare wingback armchair designed by Eva &Nils Koppel in 1947 and manufactured at Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark. Made from dark stained beech and upholstered in custom made...
Wool, Beech
$2,564 / set
H 30.32 in W 25.4 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Cenutry Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
By Brugnoli Mobili Cantú, Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century armchair / lounge chair with ottoman fully made in beechwood. This iconic piece was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Brugnoli Cantù in Italy during the 19...
Wood, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75”
Fabric, Wood
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