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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Guglielmo Ulrich
Guglielmo Ulrich Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Guglielmo Ulrich Brass and Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp,
The Glass is Light Green Corroso Glass Manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte
Italy 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Metal
Monumental Guglielmo Ulrich Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Glass, Italy 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Guglielmo Ulrich Suspension Lamp
Brass and sanded glass.
Carries three light bulbs
Italy 1940s
Reference:
Guglielmo Ulrich by Luca Scacchetti / Federico Motta Editore p. 142
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich oak round dining table, 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,...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Oak
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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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
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977), architect, designer, interior decorator, and painter, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting figures in the history of modern Italian furniture. Mi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Textile, Wood
Breccia Pernice Marble + Mahogany Coffee Table By Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s Italian coffee table designed by Guglielmo Ulrich. This table features a gorgeous rectangular Breccia Pernice marble top with a range of pink, coral and cream hues. It has a ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Marble
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
Set Six ‘Trieste’ Dining Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Saffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Celebrate the ingenuity of Modernist Italian design with this exceptionally rare set of six dining chairs from the "Trieste" series, masterfully crafted by Guglielmo Ulrich in 1961. Manufactured by Saffa, Italy, these exquisite chairs stand as testament to Ulrich's design genius, embodying an innovative fusion of form, function, and craftsmanship.
Named after the first prize it won at the Fiera di Trieste in 1961, the "Trieste" chair showcases its innovative and lightweight construction, paralleling Gio Ponti's famed Superleggera chair. It demonstrates a revolutionary use of lightweight wood and intricate craftsmanship, with solid mahogany construction and unique open dovetail joins in lamellar wood that effortlessly connects the legs and backrest together without the use of screws. These split joinery details, visible at each joint, add a unique design element, making each chair a statement piece. These chairs were produced in limited quantities, further enhancing their exclusivity and appeal to collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
The set of six dining armchairs are in very good vintage condition, having been carefully refinished / restored by the previous owner. Each chair is upholstered with plush velvet - four in a soft moss green, and two in a dark emerald green, providing a stylish touch of color. The wrapped seats can be easily reupholstered, giving you the opportunity to customize the chairs to your taste!
As light as they are luxurious, these "Trieste" chairs rival Gio Ponti's Supperleggera in their innovative use of lightweight materials, without compromising on comfort or stability.
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 - 1977), born into a noble Danish family in Milan, was a seminal figure in Italian design. His works were inspired by 18th and 19th century designs yet reflected a profound understanding of material and simplicity in form and function. His penchant for rare and exquisite materials, combined with an unerring eye...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Velvet, Mahogany
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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Fabric, Walnut
Italian Modern Geometric Minimalist Center Table By Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani
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
Pair of Sconces by FILC MIlano Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful pair of sconces designed in 1950 by guglielmo ulrich for filc Milano, made in brass structure with a white opaline glass worked shade.
wonderful for those who want to gi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Lounge Chairs in Walnut, Fabric, and Brass, Italy, 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Lounge Chairs inWalnut , Fabric, and Brass, Italy 1930s
The renowned architect Guglielmo Ulrich designed a pair of two lounge chairs in Italian classicism, a produc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
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
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Fontana Arte
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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Brass
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
Midcentury Wall Sconces by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An unusual pair of large mid-century brass sconces or wall lights by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940's, Italy. The brass has not been polished but to show the original patina. Can be po...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
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
Console Table Wood, Brass & Green Marble by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
A very elegant and organic wall mount console table, original green marble top, wooden frame, tapered legs with brass puntali. Italian design by to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Marble, Metal, Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Rare Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Guglielmo Ulrich rare and elegant brass chandelier with eight cascading arms ending on a brass point detail, Italy, 1940s. This stunning period chandelier makes a statement lighting ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Woven Leather Brera Bench by Guglielmo Ulrich for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1934 by Guglielmo Ulrich, the Brera bench comprises a solid ash frame curving into tapered feet, across which are woven of thick straps of leather. This iteration, produc...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Ash, Leather
Rare Suspension Light by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare suspension light by Guglielmo Ulrich. Designed in Italy, circa 1930s. Brass. Rewired for U.S. standards. Original canopy. We recommend four E27 candelabra 60w maximum bulbs. Bul...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Ladder Back Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Finely crafted set of six ebonized wood and brown leather dining chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940.
The peculiarity of the ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Mirrored Sideboard, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mirror designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. In excellent condition, original Ar.Ca label.
In 19...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Mirror, Walnut
Guglielmo Ulrich Rare Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Bar Cabinet, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mobile bar designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s, a very rare piece. In excellent condition, original Ar.C...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and sensuous pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wood and upholstery slipper / lounge chairs / armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich. The pieces feature round sculpted...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Art Deco, Italian Exceptional Bar Cabinet by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Cabinet in mahogany with doors with brass banding. The doors fold and slide back to reveal the interior. The legs in sabre form are typical of the work of Ulrich.
Provenance Galerie Philippe...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Wood
Vintage Coffee Table by Guglielmo Ulrich with an Oval Marble Top, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
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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Marble
Credenza Sideboard Display Cabinet, ARCA Milano by Guglielmo Urlich, circa 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury credenza sideboard ARCA- Via Montenapoleone- Milano, by Guglielmo Urlich, in carved walnut, with four closures in burnished plum-colored glass with the top ebonized wood.
Cabinet with meticulous attention to detail which show the commitment of the famous architect designer Guglielmo Urlich
ARCA Milan plate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Desk and Dressing Table, with Mirror Style of Ulrich, circa 1936, Vanity Table
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Guglielmo Ulrich manner desk and dressing table;
Desk in walnut, elm and elm burl. Feet in golden brass
A wonderful and very useful desk repr...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Pair of 1940s Brass Pendant Chandeliers by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular 1940s chandeliers by Guglielmo Ulrich. Published in "Mobili di Ulrich, Presentati da G. Morazzoni, Edizioni Luigi Alfieri Milano, 1945.".
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Brass
Midcentury modern Green Velvet Armchair, Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1950 's
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Green Velvet Armchair, Gugliemo Ulrich, Italy 1950 's
Early 1950 's armchair with curved wood arms, designed by Gugliemo Ulrich.
Touch of modern design mixed wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Velvet, Walnut
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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Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Arachnid Coffee / Side Table, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian midcentury arachnid / spider form cocktail table or side table or gueridon by Guglielmo Ulrich.
Ulrich's work was influenced by Art Deco and a Sober Modern neocla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Furniture
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Glass, Wood
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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