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Italian 1940s Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A fine 1940s Italian cabinet by Paolo Buffa Resting on slender tapered legs with deep brass sabot
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Wood

Italian 1940s Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Italian 1940s Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
H 57.09 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Paolo Buffa Design Bar Cabinet, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Biella, IT
Paolo Buffa cabinet bar years ’40 the cabinet bar is in vintage good condition; exterior frontal
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Paolo Buffa Highboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
. Bibl. R.Rizzi, I mobili di Paolo Buffa, p 16. Italy 1940s .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Paolo Buffa Highboard
Paolo Buffa Paolo Buffa Highboard
H 68.9 in W 81.11 in D 15.75 in
Paolo Buffa Cupboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous massive storage cabinet attributed to Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1940s Four doors swing to
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Cupboard
Paolo Buffa Cupboard
H 65.25 in W 67 in D 18 in
Paolo Buffa cabinet late 40’s.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in bari, IT
Paolo Buffa cabinet in beech wood with three lockable doors and four drawers. The doors and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Paolo Buffa cabinet late 40’s.
Paolo Buffa cabinet late 40’s.
H 70.87 in W 19.69 in D 70.08 in
Paolo Buffa Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous sideboard by Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1940's Walnut with wood inlay trim throughout with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Sideboards

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Sideboard
H 36 in W 68.75 in D 16.75 in
Paolo Buffa Dresser
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous sideboard or chest of drawers by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940's Signature curved lines and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Paolo Buffa Dresser
Paolo Buffa Dresser
H 30.75 in W 70.5 in D 20.75 in
Demi Lune Commode by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Paolo Buffa is well known Italian Architect Designer active in the 1940s. The present commode is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Demi Lune Commode by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Demi Lune Commode by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 19.69 in
Italian Art Deco Paolo Buffa Parchment, Maple, Black, Mirrors Bar Cabinet, 40s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This precious and unique bar cabinet was produced in Italy in the 40s by Paolo Buffa. The doors are
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Mirror, Maple, Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, mahogany, brass, mirrored glass, glass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
H 37.8 in W 98.43 in D 19.69 in
Paolo Buffa Walnut Wood Bar
By Paolo Buffa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful and functional Italian mobile bar in light walnut with mirrored interiors and brass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Walnut Wood Bar
Paolo Buffa Walnut Wood Bar
H 53.55 in W 52.37 in D 15.75 in
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Paolo Buffa Attributed Rosewood Parquetry Buffet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Italian credenza with lockable doors complete with five (5) keys. The interior is comprised
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Brass

Fine Mid-Century Trumeau Bar Cabinet Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Dry bar, walnut, Italy, 1940s Elegant Italian bar cabinet in walnut and ebonized wood, inside
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Oak and Mirror - Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Girona, ES
with micro-mirrors. Attributed to Paolo Buffa. Italy c.1940.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Four-Door Sideboard Attributed to Paolo Buffa - Italy, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Girona, ES
Buffa, Italy c. 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Mid-Century Cabinet by Paolo Buffa Cantù Blond Walnut Burl Birch Inlay Threaded
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern small cabinet from Esposizione Mobili Cantù , by Paolo Buffa, period
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Attributed Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Serafino Arrighi, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in The Hague, NL
1940s. The design is attributed to Paolo Buffa, who worked with Serafino Arrighi for the execution of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Dry Cocktail Bar attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
rare liqueurs. The middle door with a beautiful handle. Attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1948.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa italian mid century sideboard late 40’s.
By Dassi, Paolo Buffa
Located in bari, IT
Paolo Buffa sideboard in beech wood with four lockable doors. The doors have relief decorations of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Maple

Italian Art Deco Coat Rack in the Style of Paolo Buffa in Rosewood and Maple
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bernville, PA
Professionally restored Italian Art Deco coat rack in the style of Paolo Buffa. A striking design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Shelves

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s
By Mario Quarti, Paolo Buffa
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional counter-buffet / sideboard was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Mario
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Set of 2 Extra Large Credenza's in Walnut and Mahogany, Italy, 1956
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
request Italian architect-designer Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) was active between the 1930s and 1960s. He is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Wall Cabinet
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, wall cabinet, chestnut, pine, brass, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Italy Mid-Century Sideboard Credenza by Paolo Buffa per Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Paolo Buffa credenza of the 1940s, in massive walnut and veneer rosewood chessboard. Shaped
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Brass

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Cabinet with Drawers
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, sideboard, chestnut, cane, brass, Italy, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

Paola Buffa Dresser
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Paolo Buffa chest of drawers with 4 drawers, bowtie shaped solid brass handles and original gold
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dressers

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Burl

Paola Buffa Dresser
Paola Buffa Dresser
H 29.25 in W 59 in D 20 in
Italian Art Deco Maple, Brass and Black Lacquered Dresser, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco dresser was produced in Italy in the 1940s and it is attributable to the design of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dressers

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Secretary Palisander Wood with Inlays by Paolo Buffa 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Exceptional secretary by Paolo Buffa from the late 1940s in Italy. The object is a real gem due to
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Burl, Bog Wood, Oak, Maple, Boxwood, Birch, Glass, Palisander

Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Burl Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian dry bar cabinet in typical Art Deco shape and materials with its beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Low Cabinet, Console, TV Stand Space, by Paolo Buffa , Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, Palazzi dell’Arte Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Mid-Century Modern low cabinet, console, excellent as a TV stand, in blond walnut from
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Walnut

Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet in beautiful veneer walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
designers of that years such as Gio Ponti, Melchiorre Bega, Paolo Buffa and Luisa and Ico Parisi.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Credenzas

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Brass

Italian 1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Burl Dry Bar Cocktail Side Table
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern end or side table ideal as drinks dry bar cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Wood

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

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Brass

Antique Italian Walnut Burl Portoro Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers, commode cabinet, in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble-Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers, commode cabinet, in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and very unusual piece of Italian modern design. Vintage 1940s Italian bow-fronted secretary
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut, Goatskin

1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
H 66 in W 39 in D 18 in
Unique Italian Highboard in Walnut and Birch with Carved Scalloped Front
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut, birch, beech, brass, mirrored glass, steel, aluminum, Italy 1940s/1950s The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Art Deco Midcentury Cabinet, Dry Bar in the Style of Borsani and Fontana Arte
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pectacular and very rare bar cabinet created by Vittorio Dassi is from the 1940s It features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

Mid-20th Century Italian Console with 3 Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 1940s Italian console with three drawers in Paolo Buffa style. Slim legs and delicate inlays make
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Wood

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Cabinet with Legs & finishing in the typical style of Paolo Buffa 1903-1970. Lacquered Sycamore
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
H 53.15 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in
Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa made in Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa cabinet made in Milan in 1948. Rosewood, mahogany with inlay design of flowers, musical
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

1940's chest, in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
large Italian chest of drawers possibly by Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar

1940's chest, in the style of Paolo Buffa
H 35.44 in W 64.57 in D 21.26 in
Paolo Buffa sidecabinets
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Pair of mahogany sidecabinets
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20th Century Italian Cabinets

Paolo Buffa sidecabinets
Paolo Buffa sidecabinets
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 13 in
Italian Modern Palisander and Marble Bookcase, Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hollywood, FL
plinth with inset marble panels. Literature: Paolo Buffa - a cura di roberto rizzi- I mobile di Paolo
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Marble

Credenza in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
both Paolo Buffa and Tomaso Buzzi. As we have found no documentation showing this particular cabinet
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Credenza in the Style of Paolo Buffa
Credenza in the Style of Paolo Buffa
H 36 in W 70 in D 18.25 in
Paolo Buffa Walnut Server with Scalloped Bottom and Horn Legs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
This Paolo Buffa walnut server is on sale and in stock. Paolo Buffa walnut server with scalloped
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20th Century Italian Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Paolo Buffa Parchment Sideboard on Tapered Legs W Curled Bentwood Encasement
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A Paolo Buffa parchment sideboard or bar on tapered legs with a curled bentwood encasement. Center
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Parchment Paper, Wood, Mirror, Glass

Italian Sideboard with Chevron Marquetry and Glass Top
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian, Paolo Buffa server, with its magnificent chevron marquetry inlay is expertly crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sideboards

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Glass, Wood

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality cabinet in fruitwood with decorative brass mounts designed by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
H 58.27 in W 74.81 in D 16.54 in
Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa. Italy 1940's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, ES
Bar cabinet with oriental influence by Paolo Buffa, made in rosebud and birch solid wood. Backlit
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa. Italy 1940's
Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa. Italy 1940's
H 51.97 in W 46.46 in D 17.72 in
Bar Cabinet, Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Greding, DE
Bar cabinet standing on tapered feet with brass sabots and two doors, attributed to Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A 1940's Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An elegant bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa, Milan. I rosewood, beech & mahogany. With a fitted bar
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dry Bars

A 1940's Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa
A 1940's Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa
H 39.38 in W 43.31 in D 16.93 in
Paolo Buffa Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Paolo Buffa cabinet, circa 1940s. Rare 1940s cabinet with scalloped edge detail and horn
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Paolo Buffa Cabinet
Paolo Buffa Cabinet
H 65.25 in W 47.75 in D 20.25 in
Paolo Buffa Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous cabinet by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940s Wonderful craftsmanship in patterned rosewood - Four
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Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Paolo Buffa Cabinet
Paolo Buffa Cabinet
H 59 in W 42.75 in D 17.75 in
Paolo Buffa, Wardrobe, Walnut, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable walnut and brass wardrobe or cabinet, designed and produced by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

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Paolo Buffa Italian 1940s Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paolo buffa Italian 1940s cabinet available at 1stDibs. A paolo buffa Italian 1940s cabinet — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paolo buffa Italian 1940s cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A paolo buffa Italian 1940s cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one paolo buffa Italian 1940s cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paolo Buffa, Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù and Mario Quarti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Paolo Buffa Italian 1940s Cabinet?

Prices for a paolo buffa Italian 1940s cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $101 and can go as high as $76,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,083.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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