$7,000 / set
H 36 in W 34 in D 31 in
Paola Buffa Style, Italian Modern, White Bouclé, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paola Buffa Style, Italian Modern, White Bouclé, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s Pair of arm chairs in
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Unavailable
H 39 in W 32 in D 35 in
Pair of Paola Buffa Mahogany Frame and White Wool Boucle Arm or Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Paola Buffa attributed arm or lounge chairs with
Fabric, Wool, Mahogany
Paola Buffa Lounge Chairs in Navy Velvet, a Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These petite lounge chairs designed by the famed Italian designer Paolo Buffa have been
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Paola Buffa Suede Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Paola Buffa Suede Wing Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Italian Paola Buffa Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of arm chairs with a mid century modern look by Paola Buffa. Originally made in
Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Italian Paola Buffa Style Modern or Postmodern Club Lounge Chairs COM
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Italian style modern lounge chairs. The chairs are in a vintage fabric and should be
Wood
Mid-Century Reclining Chair in the Manner of Paola Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Troy, MI
manner of Paola Buffa, circa 1960s. Tall back chair reclines to depth of 46” when open. Recent upholstery
Brass
Sold
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Paola Buffa Style Italian Lounge Chairs in Neutral Sheepskin
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Paola Buffa Style Italian Lounge Chairs in Neutral Sheepskin Pair of modernist
Wood, Sheepskin
Pair Of 1940's Italian Paola Buffa Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
High back club chairs with a separate cushion. Recently upholstered in grey flannel. Very
Pair of White Ecru Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Italian lounge chairs attributed to Paola Buffa, circa 1965. These chairs have been
Eight Dining Chairs by Paola Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A set of eight dining chairs by the Italian designer Paola buffa. Original fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Modern Paola Buffa Style Wingback Lounge Chairs - A Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian lounge chairs, c. 1950s. Sleek and stylish, these chairs feature a
Textile, Wood
Modern Pair of Italian Wingback Lounge Chairs Paola Buffa Style
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian wingback lounge chairs with pink, yellow and green stripped fabric that needs to be
Fabric
1960s Paola Buffa Style Lounge Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 1960s Paola Buffa style lounge chair. Elegant lines in beech reupholstered with vintage French
Linen, Beech
$17,115 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, 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.
Wood
Oak round dining table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Round oak wood table, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian craftsmanship, from the 1940s. A disk of wood with an unusual thickness, embellished by the natural veins of the material,...
Oak
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold|$2,200
H 36.03 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Gio Ponti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965. Stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. These ...
Metal
$8,900 / set
H 34.75 in W 29.25 in D 30 in
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of dark-stained wood and brown beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 34.75” x 29.25” W x 30” D Seat height: 15”
Velvet, Wood
$5,231Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
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