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Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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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Creator: Guglielmo Ulrich
Guglielmo Ulrich Lounge Chair in Pink Velvet Upholstery
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, lounge chair, oak, velvet upholstery, Italy, 1940s   Guglielmo Ulrich, an Italian influential designer and architect of the 1940s-1960s, designed this comfortable l...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Velvet, Oak

set of six Guglielmo Ulrich att. dining chairs, bentwood H shape, velvet, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
important set of 6 dining chair att. to Guglielmo Ulrich , circa 1940 bentwood wood at H shape, conical legs including the rear ones with the typical curvature of Gugliemo Ulrich cha...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Velvet, Bentwood

1940s Art Deco Italian Club Chairs, Unusual Form, Oversized by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super stylized matched pair Italian Art Deco exaggerated bulbous club chairs, I believe the chairs were reupholstered 30-40 years ago is a beautiful q...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Brown Suede Armchairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1936
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Berlin, DE
These rare armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich have a solid and intimate feel. Covered with a brown suede, possibly reupholstered some time ago. Feet made of walnut. Guglielmo Ulrich wa...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Suede, Walnut

Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca Chair in Cherry and Cane
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich for Ar.Ca, chair, cherry, cane, fabric, Italy, circa 1935 In 1930, architect, furniture designer, and writer Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977) founded the home furnitur...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Cane, Cherry

Vintage desk chair with arms Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
Vintage desk chair with arms, off white patterned cotton fabric upholstery, polished ebony walnut wood structure. Italian Design by Guglielmo Ulrich ca.1940. The lines of this chair ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Guglielmo Ulrich Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Vintage Italian chairs are characterized by their sleek and beautiful frames. These dining chairs are a perfect example of this style, with details that are different from those of E...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy circa 1870
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1960 Pair of armchairs upholstered in ivory boucle, on splayed feet. 36”w x 33”d x 36”h x 19”seat Ref. CHAIR1267 $ 7,200 pair
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1960s Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Bouclé

Decorative Sofa and Armchairs William Ulrich 1940s brass base and Floral Silk
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
rare and Decorative Living Room Set consisting of Sofa and pair of Armchairs Base in Brass and floral silk blend fabric, excellent quality, truly extraordinary and fun design.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Brass

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Velvet, Beech

Guglielmo Ulrich Metallic Upholstered Mahogany Armchair / Desk Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern mahogany armchair / desk chair with seat and back upholstered in a metallic fabric. (GUGLIELMO ULRICH) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Wood

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 Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric

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 Seating

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Fabric, 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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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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 Seating

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Velvet

six Guglielmo Ulrich chairs with wooden structure and skai coverings Italy 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of 6 Guglielmo Ulrich chairs with wooden structure and skai coverings made in Italy 195o ca.Italian architect, painter and furniture designer, Guglielmo Ulrich, descende...
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1950s Italian Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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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, 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 Seating

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Walnut, Velvet

Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular armchair attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is not original of the time, the fabric was replaced in the 80s but it is recommended to repla...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Beech, Fabric

Guglielmo Ulrich, Organic Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s. Seat height: 17” Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, Guglielmo Ulrich A rare 1940s, curved walnut dining chairs set, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s. Manufactured in Italy in refi...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Faux Leather, Beech

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Uglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Lounge chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s The famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich designed a pair of two lounge chairs in Art Deco style, a Production...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Woven Leather Brera Bench by Guglielmo Ulrich for Matteo Grassi
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Matteo Grassi
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 leat...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Ash, Leather

Exceptional Guglielmo Ulrich Armchair in Velvet and Fluted Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s. The elegant design is marked by the distinct, curved lines of the winged backrest and the rounded li...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Sofa in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco sofa in original fabric, Italy 1930s A particular three-seater sofa was designed by the famous architect Guglie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Beech

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 Seating

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Velvet

Guglielmo Ulrich Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1930s Grand high back chair newly upholstered by the experienced craftspeople in our in-house atelier. This chair features an exceptional high backrest with wings, giving it a very theatrical appearance. Typical for Italian midcentury design are the curvy, bold shapes such as the voluptuous armrests. The green feet are small and conical. This chair is a comfortable classic winged chair with an elegant high back that will fit perfectly in a cosy corner. Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977) was an Italian architect, furniture designer and writer. After attending the Scuola Speciale di Architettura at the Brera Academy and graduating in architecture at Politecnico di Milano in 1927 Ulrich started his successful career. Together with Renato Wild he founded a furniture manufacturing company called ‘Arca’ in 1930. The company focused on exquisite materials and luxurious designs. Ulrich worked as an architect and interior and furniture designer mainly for the Milanese upper class but also wrote books about furniture...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in taranto, IT
Pair of splendid and fascinating original armchairs from the 1940s designed by guglielmo ulrich , upholstered in velvety coral-colored fabric with lower fringe in wool enormous di...
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1940s Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Wool, Velvet

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 Seating

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Brass

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs, slipper, club or lounge chairs by Italy's master of form and line, Guglielmo Ulrich. These pieces embrace modern, Art Deco and neoclassical and Art Deco influences while t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

A set of 8 fruitwood dining chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 8 fruitwood dining chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich with an irregular open backrest, Newly reupholstered in Linen Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977) was an Italian arc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

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 Seating

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Textile, Wood

Guglielmo Ulrich seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Guglielmo Ulrich seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Guglielmo Ulrich were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Melchiorre Bega, and Vivai del Sud. Prices for Guglielmo Ulrich seating 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 $7,450.

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