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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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...
$14,045 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 32.68 in
Guglielmo Ulrich 1930s Italian Liberty Armchair Lounges, Sculpted Wood, Pair
By Carlo Enrico Rava, Ico Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Elegant and luxurious 1930s Italian Liberty Style (Art Deco) Lounge Chairs by Danish-Milanese architect Guglielmo Ulrich. Sparing and tasteful restoration. These chairs feature a st...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$2,250 / set
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 27 in
1980s Slipper Lounge Chairs in Original Checkered Fabric Mid Century Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Slipper Lounge Chairs, American, circa 1980s. They retain their original checkered fabric in burgundy and tan colors, which looks to be inspired by a pair of Vans skating...
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
$4,122 / set
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
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Brass
Rattan Slipper Chair, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
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Metal
$7,795 / set
H 27 in W 28.75 in D 29 in
Harvey Probber Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harvey Probber Mid Century Cantilevered Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.75 wide x 29 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 16.5 in...
Chrome
$1,419
H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 81 cm; W= 64 cm; D= 59 cm; H seat= 42 cm.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
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$35,304 / set
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 45.28 in
Space Age Pair of Lucite Leather Slipper Chairs by Marzio Cecchi, Italy, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age slipper chairs or armchairs in clear lucite and brass by the italian designer Marzio Cecchi. Model from the balestra series. Fully upholstered ...
Brass
$18,400 / set
H 29 in W 37 in D 37 in
Mid Century Modern Large Slipper Lounge Chairs in Butterscotch Peruvian Alpaca
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This uniquely large pair of slipper chairs fully restored from top to bottom and newly upholstered in hand sewn Alpaca hides is without a doubt the Cadillac of Mid Century Modern luxury and style. Large seat. Large enveloping seat back with pinched wing back corners beckon you to drape yourself in whichever way feels right. Form is reminiscent of Paul Laszlo and his mid century modern silhouettes but roomier. The new Alpaca upholstery is truly divine - a blanket of artisan hand sewn butterscotch color hides carefully stitched together to create a blanket of organic uniformity. The softest hide in the world, Alpaca is baby soft to the touch. Original walnut bases newly refinished and restored to their original luster. Brass sabots. One of a kind furniture art. Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed along with and also available in our shop - Large Italian Two Part Travertine Modular Coffee Table by Up & Up, circa 1970s Curtis Jere Tree of Life...
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
$12,352 / set
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Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
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A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Alpaca, Wood, Oak
$2,177 / 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
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Fabric, Wood