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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Console Table Wood, Brass & Green Marble by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
A very elegant and organic wall mount console table, original green marble top, wooden frame, tapered legs with brass puntali. Italian design by to Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940.
Marble, Metal, Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Couple Consolle wall Brass Opaline Glass 1945 Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich couple consolle wall brass opaline glass 1945 Italy.
Brass
Elegant 1940s Console Table by Guglielmo Ulrich, Parchment & Glass
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z64 Elegant console with side uprights covered in parchment, wooden base and patinated bronze frieze. Very thick curved glass top. Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s.
Parchment Paper
Sold|$8,600
H 30 in W 50.75 in D 16.25 in
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black glass and brass console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Scratches to glass top Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x...
Brass
$2,742
H 46.46 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Brass Wall-Mounted Console Table with Pink Glass Top, Italy, 1940s
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant Italian wall-mounted console table from the 1940s, crafted from solid brass with a pink glass top, embodying the unique and luxurious style characteristic of Italian desig...
Brass
Italian Brass Mirror and Console, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian brass mirror and console from the 1940-1950s. Very intricate design with elaborate brass decorations on the rim of the mirror ...
Brass
$4,571
H 27.56 in W 57.49 in D 11.82 in
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Wooden Wall Mounted Console Table, Ulrich Style, 195
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Argelato, BO
Elegant Mid-Century Italian wooden wall console, Ulrich Style, 1950s This is a work with essential geometries, sculptural, which adapts with taste and refinement to the domestic space
Wood
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 52 in D 18.75 in
1940s Italian Console Table Wrought Iron Marble Style Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vintage Custom Italian Wrought iron marble console table Design style after Gilbert Poillerat Shows Poillerat type stylized hand forged wrought iron base Unmarked Features new...
Marble, Wrought Iron
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Marble, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall mounted gilded wood and marble console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 35.5"W x 15.0"...
Marble
$10,971Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 81.5 in D 44.49 in
Important Dining Table Attr. to Guglielmo Ulrich in Painted Wood with Ashlars
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Important Italian dining table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich , from the 1950s . The table is really imposing and large in size . The special feature of the table only its ashlars th...
Wood
$41,142Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 43.71 in D 43.71 in
Tavolo attribuito a Guglielmo Ulrich per Arca
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lugo, IT
Tavolo teca attribuito a Guglielmo Ulrich per Arca. La parte superiore in vetro si apre ed e possibile inserire fiori o altro all'interno. Nella parte superiore il legno si e mosso c...
Glass, Wood
$10,285
H 33.86 in W 52.76 in D 14.57 in
Wall Console Table Wood, Brass & Green Marble by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
A very elegant and organic wall mount console table, green marble top, wooden frame, tapered legs attributed to Italian design by to Guglielmo Ulrich. Made in Italy in the 1940s. W...
Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,857
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Italian Console Table, Wood & Brass, Ico Parisi Style
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Parisi
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare organic mid-century Italian console in wood, brass and glass. It is a rare and refined example, comparable in style and expressive power to the work of two of the most important...
Brass
Italian Designer, Console Table, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted black-lacquered wood console table designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Minor imperfections from normal use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 55.25"W x 14....
Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Game Table, Italy 1950's
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Flip top game table, when not in use the wood top has a sun marquetry, on the flip side, a velvet insert lets you play cards, each player has it’s own little pull out drink tray.
Walnut
$3,840Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Amazing Italian Desk or Dining Table by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful organic shaped walnut base and silvered glass top. I was not able to get a good picture of the top.
Walnut
Elegant Marble Gemini Console Table
Located in Freamunde, PT
This sophisticated console table combines luxury and minimalism. Featuring a sleek marble top framed with a brushed brass edge, the table exudes timeless elegance. The warm, rich woo...
Marble, Brass
Italian Art Deco consolle in wood and glass, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco consolle in wood and glass, 1930s Console table made of wood with black details. The rectangular top features a glass surface framed by a rounded black edge. The st...
Glass, Wood
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H 33.86 in W 58.27 in D 14.18 in
Mid-century sculptural console table by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Argelato, BO
Fine Large Console Table by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940 Rare and monumental mid-century console in wood and brass, with glass top, designed by the Italian architect and designer Guglielm...
Brass
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H 22.64 in W 19.77 in D 9.06 in
Pair of Wall-Mounted Console Tables / Nightstands by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. These wall-mounted console tables / nightstands feature a black ebonized beech frame with brass handles and parchment drawers. Ulrich used this sinuous design ...
Brass
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H 33.08 in W 13.78 in D 47.25 in
Italian 1950s Red Walnut Console Table Ulrich Guglielmo Designer
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Firenze, FI
Iconic and refined console table in red walnut wood; the top has a simple and pleasant shape and is supported by three legs that have brass protections at the bottom and are joined a...
Wood, Walnut
Guglielmo Ulrich, unique console table with shaped marble top
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2333 Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977) Unique console table with shaped marble top, three wooden uprights with bronze and brass feet and chain. Arca manufacture, around 1940. 240x5...
Marble
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H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Black Ebonized Wood Wall-Mounted Consoles by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. These wall-mounted console tables feature a black ebonized wood frame with brass handles and parchment drawers. Ulrich used this sinuous design also for wall ...
Brass
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H 28.94 in W 28.94 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Black Ebonized Wood Wall-Mounted Consoles by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. These wall-mounted console tables feature a black ebonized wooden frame with brass handles and parchment drawers. Ulrich used this sinuous design also for wal...
Brass
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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Beech Wall-Mounted Console Table with Drawer by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This wall-mounted console table are designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, and features a beech frame and a drawer with green velvet interior and a brass handle. It ...
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Couple Consolle wall Brass Opaline Glass 1945 Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, IT
Guglielmo Ulrich couple consolle wall brass opaline glass 1945 Italy.
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 29.14 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Black Ebonized Wood Wall-Mounted Consoles by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
1940s. These wall-mounted console tables feature a black ebonized wood frame with brass handles and parchment drawers. Ulrich used this sinuous design also for wall lights and sconce...
Brass
Guglielmo Ulrich Console
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted console table by Guglielmo Ulrich. Dark mahogany frame with brass feet and inset white marble-top. This piece mounts to the wall for more stability.
Stone
Fine Large Console Table by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Rome, IT
Important rare console table designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950. Mahogany, brass," verde Alpi" marble. sinuous four legs, brass sabot, "verde Alpi" marble top. Measures: heigh...
Carrara Marble, Brass
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H 34.75 in W 30 in D 9 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Brass Console by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1948
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Italian Modern neoclassical brass console or sofa table by Guglielmo Ulrich with an inset mirrored top resting on four tapered and fluted legs ending in exquisitely craft...
Brass, Ormolu
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H 35 in W 28.5 in D 11.5 in
Unique Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Console by Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 'Piece Unique' Italian Mid-Century double level console table by Guglielmo Ulrich in the modern neoclassical (Late Art Deco) style featuring long dramatic legs ending in t...
Brass