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Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

Italian, 1904-1977

Furniture designer Guglielmo Ulrich was born in Milan to a family with Danish origins. After completing his studies at the Brera Academy, the Scuola Speciale di Architettura and the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1927, Ulrich’s status quickly rose in high-society circles, as he’d gained a reputation for creating elegant interiors for a range of commercial and private clients. Architecture and furniture design in Milan was evolving during the era owing to industrialization, and Ulrich’s modernist work was seen as fresh and forward-looking.

In 1930, Ulrich established the furniture company ARCA — which was short for Arredamento Casa — with colleagues Attilio Scaglia and Renato Wild. Together they created a platform for Ulrich’s designs, which were quite different from the typical furnishings found in Europe at the time. 

Ulrich favored simple lines — tapered table and chair legs, lean silhouettes — and the graceful contours of his console tables and dining chairs are representative of an endeavor to streamline neoclassical forms. He created luxurious but practical furniture and home accessories that featured an emphasis on craftsmanship as well as an integration of exotic materials such as ebonized wood, opaline glass and green marble. Ulrich’s designs were very much in line with what we now know as the Art Deco style, which was officially introduced to the world in 1925 at Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. He collaborated with legendary architect and designer Gio Ponti on designs for a hotel property in the late 1930s and co-edited Ponti’s revered Domus magazine with Milanese architect Melchiorre Bega

By the 1950s, Ulrich was firmly established as one of the most influential Milanese designers, having a hand in designing homes, commercial properties and more. In 1961, he won the Fiera di Trieste award for his lightweight Trieste chair, a seat that shared common ground with Ponti’s iconic Superleggera chair and was produced by Saffa. 

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Period: 1950s
Creator: Guglielmo Ulrich
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By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Italian Mid Century Lounge Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of iconic and highly collectible Italian Mid Century armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s. The lounge chairs are completely restored with new padding and covered...
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Upholstery, Walnut

Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Velvet

Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Settee, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished. Guglielmo Ulrich. Born in Milan in 1904 to Alberto and Luisa Battaglia. Coming from a noble family...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Set of 2 black benches by Guglielmo Ulrich
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Breccia Pernice Marble + Mahogany Coffee Table By Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1950
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Located in Milan, IT
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1950s Italian Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich Dining Table
By Guglielmo Ulrich
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A beautiful Italian mid-century modern table. We love this table and its striking pedestal designed by Italian architect and designer, Guglielmo Ulrich. It would be great as a center...
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1950s Italian Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Guglielmo Ulrich side chairs pair made in Italy 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of side chairs or bedroom chairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, made by unknown manufacturer in Italy 1950. The egg-shaped chairs have solid walnut wooden legs which have a ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Italian Modern Geometric Minimalist Center Table By Guglielmo Ulrich
By Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Geometric Minimalist Center Table Guglielmo Ulrich. This versatile Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich sculptural table can be used as a center table, console table, side table...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Wood

Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, chairs in solid walnut and upholstered in fabric, the chairs have been polished with shellac. I recommend...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful organic shaped walnut base and silvered glass top. I was not able to get a good picture of the top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Walnut

Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the chairs are in walnut and the upholstery is in textured velvet, the upholstery is original and in good...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Walnut, Velvet

Guglielmo Ulrich Walnut, Agate and Brass Coffee Table, Italy, circa 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Superb walnut and brass coffee table designed by Italian mid-century designer, Guglielmo Ulrich. The stunning rectangular agate top in variations of greens, red, brown and cream, res...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Agate, Brass

Vintage Illuminated Wall Mirror by Guglielmo Ulrich Prod. by Fontana Arte, Italy
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Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s-1960s. This extremely rare mirror is designed by Guglielmo Ulrich for Fontana Arte. The external frame is made in teak. It is a beautiful back-illuminated wall mirror, which features a carved silver mirror...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Pair of Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Green Velvet Italian Design
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and classy, ebonized cone-shaped wooden feet, great design, great beauty.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Velvet

Vintage Coffee Table by Guglielmo Ulrich with an Oval Marble Top, Italy
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Made in Italy, 1950s. This coffee table features an ebonized beech pedestal and an oval Portuguese pink marble top. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of us...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Gugliemo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
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Located in Puglia, Puglia
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Guglielmo Ulrich Italian Modern Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Italian architect, painter and furniture designer, Guglielmo Ulrich, descended from a noble family with Danish origins. He quickly became a very influential figure in modern Italian design and his models are real delicacies today. As this pair of 1950s lounge chairs show, Ulrich’s work is elegant and rich in detail. Although his work does not quite conform with the strict norms of simplicity of the time, it fits the prevalent aesthetics of Modernism. In the case of these chairs, the fully upholstered bodies show the general mid-century modern characteristics with an ergonomic and functional design. The seats are slightly raised, and the backs tilted, creating an angle that supports the sitter and the lounging experience. The wooden arms transcending to form the back legs however, truly stand out. The sharp curvature of the armrests and front legs define the look and create an interesting effect, as if the upholstered seats and backs were connected to them without joinery. The carved, dark wood and soft upholstery make them even more pronounced. There are more, subtler features to these chairs, including the wider armrests and the curved backrests, both in service of comfortable lounging. Thanks to the quality of his furnishings, that Ulrich designed and made personally, he became the trusted architects of many upper-class Milanese families. He participates in the furnishing of the most prestigious Italian ships: Cristoforo Colombo, Raffaello, etc. “A nobleman of yesteryear, with sudden jokes and twists, such as a pipe with an egg in his mouth and a very concrete sense of doing” is how he was often described. This pair of chairs is much like this description with a playful, elegant design completed by quality materials and craftsmanship. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 24.4 in W x 31.69 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 14.17 in; Arm height 23.42 in 62 cm W x 80.5 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 36 cm; Arm height 59.5 cm About the designer: Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture

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Guglielmo Ulrich furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Guglielmo Ulrich 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 Guglielmo Ulrich furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Guglielmo Ulrich 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 Vittorio Introini, Melchiorre Bega, and Claudio Salocchi. Prices for Guglielmo Ulrich furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $377 and can go as high as $38,815, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,163.

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