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 Highboard in Walnut with Mirrored Door Panels
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, wardrobe, walnut, mirrored glass, maple, Italy, 1940s. This large wardrobe designed by Guglielmo Ulrich convinces visually through its geometrical shapes and grap...
Glass, Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
Large Louis XV Armoire in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent French Louis XV period armoire built with book matched panels.
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Double Wardrobe Made in England
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco burr walnut double wardrobe. A very lovely solid and well-made wardrobe, there is damage on side of...
Walnut
$57,116 / item
H 77.17 in W 67.33 in D 21.26 in
Bongo Marble Wardrobe, Closet, Manual Doors, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bongó Closet, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bongó marble wardrobe is a reinterpretation of the original Bongó bar cabinet...
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,974
H 32.68 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Burl Glass Top Dry Bar Cabinet
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet with overall beautiful different veneer walnut briar burl wood decorations and especially the double front door with ...
Brass
$2,974
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 Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
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
$2,796
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, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich
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
$3,200
H 43.75 in W 51.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drop-Front Dry Bar Cabinet with Shelving
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern walnut dry bar is a beautifully designed piece that blends clean modernist lines with thoughtful functionality. Crafted i...
Aluminum
$5,521Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco bar cabinet in burl walnut, Guglielmo Urlich attributed for Meroni & Fossati , Lissone-Milano . All original cabinet restored, with functioning internal lighting. The internal mirror, has parts of small mirrors oxidized, that we thought not to replace to have a 100% original cabinet. Original Murano glass handles, circa 1930. The internal compartment has a removable shelf, usable as a tray. Measures cm: H76 W82 D44 (internal H38cm). Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
$2,232
H 36.62 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
1940s Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern sideboard or credenza, in beautiful veneer walnut briar burl wood, two drawers and two doors with shelves completed by nicely carved ...
Wood
$3,582
H 48.04 in W 63.39 in D 22.05 in
1940s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern sideboard credenza buffet, in beautiful veneer walnut wood, with two side doors, central drawers and antique handles and l...
Brass
Gio Ponti Italian Post-War Rosewood & Mahogany Cabinet
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Post-War Design (1950s) rosewood and mahogany wall unit bar with 3 lower commodes and upper cabinet decorative tiles on white lacquered door...
Rosewood, Mahogany, Mirror, Lacquer
$2,736
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 Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi
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
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