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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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...
Brass
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...
Mirror, Walnut
Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guglielmo Ulrich sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, wood, Italy, 1960s Designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in 1950, this mid-century sideboard reflects a shift from his earlier neoclassical ...
Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Guglielmo Ulrich sideboard for S.A.F.F.A. Milano, wood, Italy, 1960s Designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in 1950, this mid-century sideboard reflects a shift from his earlier neoclassical ...
Wood
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...
Wood
Midcentury Italian Bureau Bookcase Trumeau by Guglielmo Urlich per AR-CA Milano
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury Italian Bureau Bookcase Trumeau by Guglielmo Urlich per AR-CA Milano , Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977) was an Itali...
Walnut
1930s Chest of Drawers, Commode, Credenza Art Deco by Guglielmo Urlich for Ar.Ca
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant 1930s chest of drawers in burl walnut, restored and wax polished from ARCA Milano, designer Guglielmo Urlich. Original working locks and original chromed metal handles. ...
Burl
$2,782
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 15.75 in
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful wood, two doors and brass handles. When opened, on the right side an amazing interior part in mirrors m...
Brass
$3,279
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors and with antique brass handles. When opened, on the right side...
Brass
$2,960
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
1960s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet decorated in various veneer briar burl wood, with two side doors, central slant door and antique brass handles. When ope...
Brass
$2,723
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 15.36 in
Italian 1960s Art Deco Mid-Century Burl Walnut Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern drinks dry bar cabinet with black glass top and beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two doors and great central wooden decor cra...
Brass
$5,328
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in
50s Mid-century modern Italian Burl Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Guglielmo Ulrich Style
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Dassi
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Exceptional Italian illuminated bar cabinet from the 1950s, crafted in burl wood with mirrored mosaic interior surfaces and refined brass details. The cabinet opens to reveal a spect...
Brass
Catalan Carved Walnut Sideboard, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." — Frank Gehry A testament to Catalan craftsmanship, this 1940s solid walnut sideboard reflects the reg...
Walnut
Stunning Italian Bar Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, BE
The buffet is mobile and can be driven in the wall unit. The bar has a beautiful copper countertop installed. The cabinets of the wall unit is equipp...
Brass, Copper
Fine French Art Deco Rosewood and Mahogany Bar
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco rosewood marquetry and mahogany bar with a pull-out mirrored tablet and brass details.
Brass
$7,104
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 19.69 in
Vittorio Introini “Pellicano” Sideboard for Saporiti, Italy, 1960s
By Silvio Coppola, Vittorio Introini
Located in amstelveen, NL
Italian modern “Pellicano” sideboard designed by Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, circa 1960s. This long, credenza features a beautifully proportioned architectural form, finished in...
Ash, Lacquer
$8,525Sale Price|20% Off
H 100.4 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti. Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...
Brass
$1,776
H 25.6 in W 29.14 in D 14.18 in
Italian 1940s Art Deco Midcentury Walnut Waterfall Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian side table in typical Art Deco shape and materials with its beautiful wood, central opening and the overall harmonic waterfall design. The Art Deco style, that p...
Brass
$2,723
H 27.56 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
1960s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet decorated in veneer briar burl wood, with two side doors, central slant door and antique brass handles. When opened, on ...
Brass
Italian Modern Rosewood Desk, Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, Guglielmo Ulrich
Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich, unique bar cabinet in leather painted
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2474 Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 - 1977) Unique bar cabinet in leather painted with floral motifs and curved wooden base. Interior with mirrors, flamed maple doors with glass holder ...
Leather, Wood
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H 30.12 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Outstanding Italian midcentury executive walnut desk. Very well designed and attributable to Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s. The top has a curved shape and the surface in black glass...
Walnut, Glass
Tapered Sapele and Gilt Bronze Chest Designed by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
A first quality book matched Sapele mahogany chest designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1935. The sides of the chest have matched veneers that exsentuate the downward tapering of the both the carcas and the handles. Similar examples can be seen in - Guglielmo Ulrich, 1904-1977 by Luca Scacchetti Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...
Mahogany
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H 33.86 in W 61.82 in D 21.66 in
Mahogany Veneered and Maple Dresser by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1930s-1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This beautiful dresser is made in mahogany veneer and maple, and features brass handles. In good original condition with its original patina. It doesn't need to be restored. Re...
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Drinks Cabinet for Valzania
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in CA, CA
An important early 1930s drinks cabinet designed by Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, for Valzania. This dramatic piece of handcrafted furniture repre...
Wood
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H 66.54 in W 59.45 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Cabinet Cherry Wood by Guglielmo Urlich for Arca-Mi
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Linear and essential library produced by ARCA Milano designer Guglielmo Ulrich. In cherry slab with contours in walnut with ebonized canes Horn-shaped feet covered with copper leaf...
Cherry
Guglielmo Ulrich, Parchment display table, Italy, c. 1937
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare table by Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977) Covered in original parchment with inset glass top framed in gilt-wood baguette.
Parchment Paper, Glass, Giltwood