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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$2,974Sale Price / set|20% Off
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.
Velvet
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...
Wool, Velvet
$8,490Sale Price / set|31% Off
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...
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 was b...
Suede, Walnut
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...
Velvet, Walnut
$9,758 / set
1950s Pair of Armchairs With White Bouclè Fabric
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in IT
Pair of armchairs belonging to mid-century ages characterized by wood foot and new white bouclè upholstery. Also the lining has been made new. Measurements: 94 x 85 x H 89cm. Ship...
Cotton
Guglielmo Ulrich Metallic Upholstered Mahogany Armchair / Desk Chair
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Queens, 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
Wood
$22,072 / set
H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$4,879 / set
H 33.86 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Velvet armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s, set of 2
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Correggio, IT
Pair of 1950s club chairs in burgundy velvet attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich. Elegant in form and comfortable in seating, they are perfect for adding a touch of class and bourgeois ...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$12,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 32 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cream white bouclé, brown velvet, wood and brass slipper lounge chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1940s. Wear to feet consistent with age and use. Reuphols...
Fabric, Wood
$1,463Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Satin Armchairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs in the Ulrich style, structure and legs in solid wood, covering in satin, made in the 1950s Conditions as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
Satin, Beech
$902Sale Price / set|72% Off
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Chair Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of elegant mid-century chair Guglielmo Ulrich attributed.
Satin, Wood
Italian 1940s Lounge Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
Italian 1940s pair of armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. These chairs are an exceptional example of Ulrich's architectural skill where line becomes form and back again. The ch...
Fabric, Wood
$17,000 / set
H 34 in W 37 in D 38 in
Pair of Large 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian lounge chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The chairs has the original mohair fabric with walnut legs.
Mohair, Walnut
Italian Desk Chair attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Italian mid century desk chair, attributed to Gulielmo Ulrich, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s. This chair is currently being re...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,900 / set
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Swaim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair of decorator slipper lounge chairs circa 1970's and made by Swaim. Well made chairs. Fabric is original and needs recovering. Foam and padding are soft.
Fabric
Pair of Slipper Chairs P, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of slipper chairs armchairs model P. wood feet. Recently fully upholstered with bouclé fabric but used, second hand upholstery. In the style of Pierre Cardin, design like Gio Po...
Fabric, Wood
$11,155 / set
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
A pair of Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of Art Deco armchairs in wood and fabric, in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian manufacture, 1940s. In the comfortable living rooms of the 1940s, the Italian tr...
Fabric, Chestnut
$3,253Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Design, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian armchairs, Guglielmo Ulrich attributed design, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern. Wood structure with brass-bronze feet, upholstery in luxurious Rubelli blue-grey velvet. Very comfor...
Brass
Art Deco Armchair by Guglielmo Ulrich, Mohair Upholstery, Italy, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Hudson, NY
A sumptuous Art Deco period armchair by the acclaimed Guglielmo Ulrich. Subtle large-scale channel back design with a wide seat. Recently recovered in a high-end, chocolate brown moh...
Mohair, Wood
Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guiglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Austin, TX
Armchairs from mid-century Italy attributed to Guiglielmo Ulrich, noted Italian architect and designer. These chairs are made with solid wood construction and iconic curved arms. The...
Upholstery, 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
Bouclé
Poltrone di Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s, set di 2
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Quarrata, IT
Poltrone in noce di Guglielmo Ulrich, struttura in legno di noce, rivestimento in velluto, set di 2.
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in IT
Pair of 1950s armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, a designer characterized by producing a great deal of unique furniture and furnishings designed down to the smallest detail. ...
Cotton
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H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
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...
Velvet, Walnut
Boucle Armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy circa 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Culver City, CA
Boucle Armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich Italy circa 1950 Large armchairs in boucle upholstery. Measures 47”w x 49”d x 33”h x 18.5”seat
Bouclé, Upholstery
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H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, reupholstered in brown shaved velvet with a fuchsia pink finish around the back, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in c...
Velvet, Beech
Velvet Living Room Set by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s, Set of 5
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Living room from the 50's in ivory velvet, attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich. Dimension: Sofa: H 85 x 215 x 95, seat height - 43; Armchair: H 85 x 1oox95, seat height - 43; Armch...
Velvet
Italian Armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s, Set of 2
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s, Set of 2. Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W=60 cm; D= 57 cm.
Wood
Pair of Large Sculptural Armchairs by Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large Italian sculptural armchairs by Ulrich which is very comfortable. Newly upholstered in grey fabric and in a Minimalist fashion without piping or buttons, which accent...
Beech
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...
Beech, Fabric