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Elegant figurative olive wood Italian Bombe Chair Side Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A very stylish diminutive bombe chair or bed side chest. The highly figurative book matched wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Brass

Elrod/Chase Custom Made Modern Art Painting of Wood and Canvas by Andy Nelson
By Steve Chase, Arthur Elrod, Andy Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
(1920-1996) painting done in 1969. Acrylic on canvas with wood blocks. Mr. Nelson's work is part of the
Category

1960s American Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

1970's, Leon Rosen for Pace Burl Wood Stainless Steel Credenza
By Pierre Cardin, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chattanooga, TN
wood panels have been professionally, delicately and lovingly refinished by our in-house restoration
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Creative Critters Animal Figurine Jewelry Box Tropical Wood, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
shape, meticulously hand sanded, carefully buffed and finished with mineral oil. The set comes with the
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Vintage Gio Ponti Style Italian Club Chair in Wool and Wood, 1950s
Located in Culver City, CA
This classic 1950s Gio Ponti style Italian Club Chair is reupholstered in buff-colored cashmere
Category

1950s Italian Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wool

Paolo Buffa Cord Settee with Curved Arms
Located in East Hampton, NY
Paola Buff cord back and seat settee with curved arms....
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Illuminated Globe on Mahogany Stand By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Scandinavian modernism with this wood stand. This is a great for history buffs, as the globe displays mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Ed 18 Color Lithograph Print Namiyo at Hanauma Bay
By Masami Teraoka
Located in Studio City, CA
is printed on Buff Arches Cover paper and was printed by Editions Press, San Francisco (see embossed
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1980s American Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood, Paper

Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Bench
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
beautifully built with lobed buff cushion on lacquered wood frame.
Category

1980s American Art Deco Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Retro Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Bench
Jay Spectre "Eclipse" Bench
H 29 in W 64 in D 20 in
1950s Bauhaus Era Muster Casala Beech Stacking Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Muster
Located in Torquay, GB
etc. However, all 6 chairs remain structurally sound and solid. All surface waxed and buffed clean
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Vintage Teak Highboard Buffet China Cabinet and Small Cupboard Set by Nathan
Located in Torquay, GB
. Made of teak wood and glass. Beautiful mid-century China buffet cabinet. With illuminated interior and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
all been completely reconditioned and buffed. Each piece in the group has alternating drawers. Each
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Gio Ponti Style Brass & Ebonized Bar, with Stool, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Culver City, CA
a matched set. This bar unit is currently in our gallery alongside pieces by Paolo Buff, Ico
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Brass

Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Metal

Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Metal

Designs for Leisure Chic Pair of Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats 1970s
By Designs for Leisure
Located in New York, NY
professionally cleaned and buffed. Seats have been newly reupholstered in a beautiful fabric by Lobel Modern.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

James Mont Console Cabinet
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
. Fitted with carved wood round handles which also function as pulls for two open cabinet spaces on either
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood

James Mont Console Cabinet
James Mont Console Cabinet
H 83 in W 82 in D 22 in
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
seen in the images. For the history buffs here, it goes…Sergio Rodrigues started working in the 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Wood

Vintage Set of Four Restored Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Armchairs in Black Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functionality. The chairs boast a sturdy flat steel frame that has been expertly polished and buffed, providing
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
spectacular. The wood has been refinished and reveals stunning veins throughout the entire piece. The woodwork
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Chrome

Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Stereo Record Cabinet Broyhill Premier
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of painted wood was professionally sanded
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Hardwood

Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Restored Rosewood Conference Dining Table
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
metal label on the underside of the top. It also features the most desirable wood, rosewood, and is the
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Restored Mid-Century Modern Plycraft White George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
white using our proprietary techniques. Although the wood backs and under-arms were already in good
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Metal

1960s Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch Leather Rhino Animal Ottoman
By Abercrombie & Fitch, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Cordova, SC
has a frame of ½" steel, wood, and is tightly packed with a Swedish wood/woolstuffing. The outer
Category

1960s English Other Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Dressers by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
inch of painted wood (including bases) was professionally sanded primed and painted to match the
Category

1970s American Space Age Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of painted wood (including base) was
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Restored Pair of Bent Ply Faux White Tufted Leather George Mulhauser Mr. Chairs
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
proprietary techniques. Although the wood backs and under-arms were already in good condition, we went the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Metal

VIENNESE STILL LIFE Trompe l'Oeil Lithograph, Arts and Crafts Style Assemblage
Located in Union City, NJ
, all displayed within a warm golden tan brown 3-D wood frame surrounded by a buff colored background
Category

1980s Contemporary Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Lithograph

Raymond Loewy Inspired Green Chapter One Nightstand by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
inch of the wood body and base was professionally sanded, primed and painted to match the original
Category

1970s American Space Age Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Niño Payaso, Original Stone Lithograph Mexican Child Clown Portrait, Rust, Black
By Rafael Coronel
Located in Union City, NJ
ink on buff colored paper. Framed size - 24 x 30 in., dark brown Mexican wood frame with archival
Category

1970s Contemporary Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Lithograph

Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Dresser by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of painted wood (including bases) was professionally sanded
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Midcentury Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves. Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
contemporary environment. Rodrigues's prolific ability to apply this type of tropical wood in different ways
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Formica, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
” and is made entirely in Brazilian Rosewood & Rosewood veneer featuring a wood structure with “X” shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Pink Linen & Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
upholster masters that worked with the actual Sergio Rodrigues for 20 years. The wood has been refinished
Category

1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury ModeCoffee Table in Hardwood & Chrome by Sergio Rodrigues 1965 Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
rectangular which is the case of this piece For history buffs here it goes. Sergio Rodrigues was hired to
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brazilian Modern Room Divider in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
painted leather in Blue & Red. The wood has been restored and displays vibrant yellow veins. The leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Zia, State II
By Rudolph Carl Gorman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Zia" State II, 1979 Is an original colors lithograph on Buff Arches paper by
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Lithograph

Les Belles et La Bête I: The Rehearsal
By Peter Milton
Located in Middletown, NY
Resist ground etching and engraving on Rives heavyweight buff paper, 20 x 36 inches (508 x 914 mm
Category

1970s American Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Archival Paper, Engraving, Etching

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
natural wood furnished chalets, estates, cottages, and mountainside abodes. Rendered in variegated shades
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Baroque Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wool

Hotel du Nord (Little Durer)
By Joseph Cornell
Located in New York, NY
stencil additions printed on Buff Arches Paper Pencil signed and annotated Artists Proof on the front
Category

1970s Surrealist Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Screen, Varnish, Stencil, Mixed Media

BRUSSEL-SMITH SELF PORTRAIT Hand Drawn Stone Lithograph, Bearded Man w Pipe
By Bernard Brussel-Smith
Located in Union City, NJ
black and tan colored ink on Buff color ARCHES paper 100% acid free. BRUSSEL-SMITH SELF PORTRAIT depicts
Category

1970s Realist Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Lithograph

Duke Of Beaufort Hunt Gloucestershire - oversized signed limited edition print
Located in London, GB
his black silk top hat, and wearing the traditional distinctive Blue and Buff, the colours of the Duke
Category

1990s Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Pair of Dunbar Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Pair of side chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Refinished in black and walnut buff lacquer
Category

1950s American Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-century Modern armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Curved seat backs and round seats in buff vinyl. Blonde wood curved arms and tapered legs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Modern armchairs
Mid-century Modern armchairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 26 in
John Morley Harpsichord, English Double Manual
By John Morley
Located in London, GB
John Morley double manual harpsichord after Kirkmann, 2 x 8', 1 x 4' with lute and buff in walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century English Baroque Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass "Arch" Gothic Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
acquired a wonderful patina which if you preferred nice and Shinny you could buff to your hearts-desire
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Brass

Oval Postmodern "Park Avenue" Striped Tessellated Stone Mirror, 1990s
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stone. Backed with painted wood. Pair available. All furnishings are made from 100% natural Fossil
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Stone

1940s Mario Originals Los Angeles Hollywood Aquarium Lamp
By Mario Original Designs
Located in Tulsa, OK
that's like buffing in some of the areas where it's not a shiny. Again this is an old item from the 40s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Glass

Pair of Michael Taylor Regence Armchairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in San Francisco, CA
materials updated and newly recovered in buff color Nova suede. Bronze nailhead trim. Slight wear on wood
Category

1970s American Regency Retro Wood Buffs

Ercol 203 Windsor Easy Chair, 1953-1956
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Warwickshire, GB
frame has been lovingly restored, the old varnish stripped away, the beautiful wood given three coats of
Category

1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Beech

Ercol 203 Windsor Easy Chair, 1953-1956
Ercol 203 Windsor Easy Chair, 1953-1956
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
1960s Gimson & Slater Rock'n'rest Lounge Chair with Original Twill Upholstery
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Warwickshire, GB
reclining. We began by stripping away the tired varnish, before a thorough cleaning of the wood. The frame
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Beech and Buff Leather Scandinavian Lounge Chairs, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of high style Scandinavian modern lounge chairs with beech wood frames and buff leather
Category

1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Late 20th Century Lawson Style Sofa Ralph Lauren Henredon Original Buff Suede
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Lawson style sofa original buff suede leather by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. Three
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of French Leather and gilt wood armchairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of French gilt armchairs completely re-upholstered in a buff light brown brushed
Category

1950s French Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Prototype Allen Ditson Wood Leather and Raffia Chair
By Allen Ditson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculptural prototype chair with interlaced raffia seat and soft buff leather back by Arizona
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Raffia

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Wood and Amethyst Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
composed of cushionshape wood, centered with a bezel set cushion cut buff-top amethyst and accented with 4
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Small Wood and Leather Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
comparison with its more sizeable contemporaries. Eagerly sought by antiques buffs, these mini exercises in
Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Arhaus Boracay Rustic Round Petrified Wood & Iron Mosaic Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
, grey marble, or petrified wood veneers. These highly valued materials develop unique patterns and
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Rustic Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern 1960s Danish Wood Open Occasional Armchairs
Located in GB
patina fabric, the wood has been waxed polished and buffed professionally by hand The chairs are very
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Classic Burl Wood and Chrome Cocktail Coffee Table Designed by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic burl wood and chrome cocktail coffee table designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wood Buffs

Materials

Chrome

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Retro Wood Buffs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of retro wood buffs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct retro wood buffs — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Retro wood buffs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco retro wood buffs are consistently popular styles. Many retro wood buffs are appealing in their simplicity, but Sergio Rodrigues, Andre Bus and Andy Nelson produced popular retro wood buffs that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro Wood Buffs?

Retro wood buffs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,148, while the lowest priced sells for $314 and the highest can go for as much as $21,000.