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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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 ...
Fabric, Walnut
$15,637 / set
Set of 6 Guglielmo Ulrich very rare chairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare set of six chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, in beech wood and white bouclè facbric.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Dedar, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of chairs was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy in the 1940s. The design is characterized by the rounded silhouette of the seat shell. The tapered, s...
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
$9,623 / set
William Ulrich FOUR CHAIRS TRIESTE
By Saffa, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Baranzate, IT
Dining chairs from the "Trieste" series, made by Guglielmo Ulrich in 1961. Produced by Saffa, Italy. Named for the first prize won at the Trieste Fair in 1961.
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
Velvet, Beech
$4,800 / set
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 27 in
Guglielmo Ulrich, Pair of Art Deco Chair in Fabric and Walnut, 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distinctive pair of Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Upholstered in striped coral-orange fabric with elegant walnut frames, they display the bold geometry and rich textures typical...
Walnut
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
$2,213 / set
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair of Vintage Italian Blue Alcantara Armchairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
Fabric, Wood
$3,450 / set
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Wood Club Chairs In The Style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s set of two club chairs in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich. Compact and wrapping shaped with long wood legs.
Wood
$2,272 / set
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Ulrich Guglielmo Style Pair Of Vintage Italian Cotton Velvet Armchairs
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. To lo...
Brass
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
$14,434
H 31.11 in W 39.38 in D 36.62 in
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light gray velvet, finished with a dark gray piping in the same fabric, t...
Velvet, Beech
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
$14,434
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Bouclé Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed attributed Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently covered in green Bouclè, finished with a border of the fabric itself, in order t...
Bouclé, Beech
$8,299 / set
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Decorative Sofa William Ulrich 1940s Brass and Silk Style
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
rare and Decorative Sofa Brass base and floral silk blend fabric, excellent quality, truly extraordinary and fun design.
Brass
$950 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Wing Chair with Arms by Simonini, Solid Wood, Modern Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precision and sensuality. Inspired by the aerodynamic lines of the B-52 aircraft, Wing translates the logic of flight into furniture that feels simultaneously grounded and suspended. Subtle transitions, sculpted volumes, and resilient wood sections create a rhythm that is architectural yet fluid. Every element is guided by the golden section, ensuring that each profile and inclination exists in perfect proportion to the whole. Crafted in solid wood, Wing reveals natural variations in grain, making every piece unique. Despite its sculptural presence, it remains warm and intimately functional, inviting daily use through the softness of curve, the precision of joinery, and the balance of proportion. Wing is a breeze, a presence felt, not imposed. A collection designed to inhabit life gracefully, every day. In the armchair version, the Wing Chair...
Textile, Wood, Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane
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...
Fabric, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Dining Chairs Set of 6 Italy 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of dining chairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy in 1950. This set consists of six chairs and has been fully restored in our own atelier with a matte ...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1950 Guglielmo Ulrich Wood and Light Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in IT
1950 Guglielmo Ulrich Wood and light brown Leather Dining Chairs, set of eight These mid century chairs, designed by the famous Ital...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Collection Chair Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in taranto, IT
1960s Living room chair, design guglielmo ulrich, black color and striped upholstery in shades of beige Good general conditions, without sagging, healthy and robust, without woodwor...
Fabric, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two chairs designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and upholstered in cream v...
Velvet, Beech
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H 40.56 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
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...
Walnut, Velvet
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A chair designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colore...
Velvet, Beech
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A chair designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colore...
Velvet, Beech
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Chair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A chair designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chair has been restored and upholstered in cream colore...
Velvet, Beech
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H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four chairs designed by the well-known designer Guglielmo Ulrich and produced by Arredamenti Casa between the 1940s and 1950s. The chairs have been restored and upholstered in cream ...
Velvet, Beech
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H 38.59 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
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...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Patterned Ebonized Walnut Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1950s. These dining chairs feature an ebonized walnut frame and have been recently upholstered with a black and white patterned fabric by Dedar. They might show slight traces of use ...
Fabric, Walnut