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Paolo Buffa Furniture

Italian, 1903-1970

With a surname that loosely translates to a synonym for “bizarre” in Italian, Milanese designer and architect Paolo Buffa is best known for capturing the best of both old and new in his plush, enveloping lounge chairs and wingback chairs as well as his range of modern tables, each dazzling and provocative but built using classical techniques.

Purposely playful and airy, mid-century Italian interiors encouraged merriment and socializing. Buffa’s work was well suited to this, but unlike the postwar designers who established recognizable trademarks and signatures, his vintage furniture for Cassina and other firms — the sculptural side tables and case pieces of walnut and solid oak, the luxurious sheepskin sofas — differed considerably from one design to the next, making them appealing to a range of interior decorators and socialites with specific taste. The son of a highly sought-after artist, Giovanni Buffa, Paolo graduated in 1927 from Politecnico di Milano. He then spent time working under architects and designers Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia. Ponti, who himself crafted thousands of furnishings and endlessly creative rooms, was so taken with the young designer that in 1928 he featured his simple and elegant rosewood dressing table in his new magazine, Domus.

After opening a firm with his regular collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Buffa became one of the leading tastemakers of Italian mid-century modern furnishings, designing for villas and residential buildings across the country. His style was a mix of Art Deco, Rationalism, neoclassicism and a bit of whimsy. He used high-quality materials and regularly worked with local ateliers known for their fine craftsmanship to produce his designs, such as Serafino Arrighi and Marelli & Colico. In 1940, he partnered with the Mario Quarti furniture studio on the royal palace of Albania’s King Zog, with Buffa designing the furniture, and in 1951, Egypt’s King Farouk enlisted him to redecorate his yacht.

While Buffa’s transcendent pieces are now collector’s items, there are a few still in production, such as those he made with Angelo Marelli. His eponymous firm, the Italian furniture producer Eredi Marelli, still manufactures some designs based on Buffa’s archives.

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Creator: Paolo Buffa
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut
Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero Writing Desk in Walnut

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa for Galdino Maspero, writing desk, walnut, Italy, late 1930s/early 1940s This writing desk, designed by Paolo Buffa and meticulously crafted by Galdino Maspero in the la...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Early Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Wood Daybed, Lattice Ends, Brocade
Early Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Wood Daybed, Lattice Ends, Brocade

Early Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Wood Daybed, Lattice Ends, Brocade

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paolo Buffa designed this daybed during the early Mid-Century period when his work bridged classical Italian aesthetics with modern sensibilities. The frame demonstrates his refined ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This is an exquisite piece of furniture, specifically a neoclassical bar or cocktail cabinet, most likely dating to the mid-20th century (1948). It draws strong inspiration from the ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), this rare piece exudes a refined decorative allu...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Rare Dining Set with Table, Chairs and Corner Bench in Cherry Wood
Paolo Buffa Rare Dining Set with Table, Chairs and Corner Bench in Cherry Wood

Paolo Buffa Rare Dining Set with Table, Chairs and Corner Bench in Cherry Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, dining set consisting of a table, bench, and chairs, cherry, cane, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903–1970), this ra...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Cane, Cherry

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet

Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed By Paolo Buffa in 1950s
Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed By Paolo Buffa in 1950s

Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Cabinet Bar designed By Paolo Buffa in 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This elegant cabinet bar, designed in the 1950s, fully represents the elegant and refined language of classical origin characteristic of Buffa's works. Great executive quality, the w...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

This is a pair of elegant armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa, crafted from solid cherry wood with a warm reddish-brown hue. The high, slightly inclined backrest features three wavy cr...

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy

Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Polished Walnut, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Walnut, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Walnut, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed living room club chair is comp...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Pair of Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage pair of Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club armchairs are composed with a lon...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Console
Paolo Buffa Console

Paolo Buffa Console

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous Paolo Buffa Console—Italy, 1950s Petite in scale with three-drawers and slightly curved body. Constructed of solid walnut and veneer with beautiful diamond 3 dimensional ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Console Table by Paolo Buffa, Ebonized Walnut & Marble Top
Vintage Console Table by Paolo Buffa, Ebonized Walnut & Marble Top

Vintage Console Table by Paolo Buffa, Ebonized Walnut & Marble Top

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian console table with a small drawer, made of hand crafted ebonized Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The freestanding Neoc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Culver City, CA

Italy, 1950 Carved teak frame. Newly upholstered in BDDW velvet. 28”w x 32”d x 43”h x 16.5” seat Ref. CHAIR1417 $ 20,400 pair

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Teak

Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s
Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s

Vintage Italian Nightstands by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany & Glass, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The nightstands are c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Paolo Buffa Chiavarine Armchairs, Cherry Wood, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Chiavarine Armchairs, Cherry Wood, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Chiavarine Armchairs, Cherry Wood, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of fully restored ladder back chiavarine arm chairs manufactured in cherry wood, complete with new hand woven paper cord seats. Stamped with the makers mark.

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Rush, Wood

Paolo Buffa Dining Table, 1950
Paolo Buffa Dining Table, 1950

Paolo Buffa Dining Table, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Dining table 1950 Paolo Buffa. Brass and wood.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Paolo Buffa, elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top.
Paolo Buffa, elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top.

Paolo Buffa, elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top.

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Paolo Buffa Elegant console table in reeded Oak with a beautiful marble top. 1940's manufacturing. Bibl: Roberto Aloi, Esempi Arredamento Moderno, Milano, 1950, pag. 217.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s

By Framar, Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with sugar paper-colored bouclé fabric. Paolo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Wonderful Italian sideboard or chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Truly refined the used wood combination in maple for the drawers and walnut for the furniture re...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Paolo Buffa side table, Italy 1940s.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

By Giovanni Gariboldi, Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paolo Buffa, Secretary, Italy c. 1948, Brass Intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi, Manufactured by Marelli e Colico, Cantù. An exquisite and collectible Mid-Century secretary by esteemed ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Dining Table in Oak
Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Dining Table in Oak

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù Dining Table in Oak

By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa for Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, dining table, oak, Italy, 1940s A truly remarkable piece of furniture that excels in every aspect of design: from its impeccable...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Oak

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs with Armrests by P. Buffa, 1950s
Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs with Armrests by P. Buffa, 1950s

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs with Armrests by P. Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Refined set of four Italian Mid-Century dining chairs with armrests designed by Paolo Buffa, dating to the 1950s, exemplifying the designer’s signature balance between elegance, craf...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 2
Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 2

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 2

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951 Paolo Buffa trained under Gio Ponti in Milan in the 1920s, and the neoclassical discipline he absorbed there remai...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Art Deco Cherry Wood and Siena Marble Console By Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Italian Art Deco Cherry Wood and Siena Marble Console By Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Italian Art Deco Cherry Wood and Siena Marble Console By Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco hanging console was produced in Italy in the 1940s by Paolo Buffa. It is completely made of cherry wood with a Siena marble top.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble

Italian secretaire Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi on Anzani execution Signed
Italian secretaire Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi on Anzani execution Signed

Italian secretaire Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi on Anzani execution Signed

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa, Anzani

Located in Milano, IT

Majestic Italian 1950s Secretaire by Paolo Buffa - Execution by Serafino Arrighi, Inlay by G. Anzani An outstanding and highly collectible Italian mid-century secretaire, designed by...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Console by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1960
Console by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1960

Console by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1960

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Refined 1960s console by Paolo Buffa featuring elegant Art Deco lines, a warm wood structure, and a distinctive circular mirror supported by a s...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 6
Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 6

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 6

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, green velvet, 1951, set of six Paolo Buffa trained under Gio Ponti in Milan in the 1920s, and the neoclassical discipline he abso...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood
Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood

Paolo Buffa Attributed to Fine Double Bed Frame in Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful frame of a double bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture. The bed is made entirely of solid and durable wood, the frame is very impressive a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1952 Architectural yet richly ornamental, this sculptural buffet designed by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi in 1952 di...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Berlin, BE

A rare and elegant walnut executive desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The piece showcases Buffa’s signature blend of refined Italian craftsmanship and modernist proportions....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Large Paolo Buffa Wooden Console with Six Drawers, Italy 1957
Large Paolo Buffa Wooden Console with Six Drawers, Italy 1957

Large Paolo Buffa Wooden Console with Six Drawers, Italy 1957

By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico

Located in Milan, IT

Sublime and Modernist Paolo Buffa large Console with six drawers. Adjustable brass feet Manufactured by Marelli & Colico, Cantù Italy 1957 Reference: I mobili di Paolo Buffa, Page ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Console Wood Marble Portoro Solid Brass Paolo Buffa style
Mid-Century Italian Console Wood Marble Portoro Solid Brass Paolo Buffa style

Mid-Century Italian Console Wood Marble Portoro Solid Brass Paolo Buffa style

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-century Italian console wood marble Portoro solid Brass Paolo buffa design, Elegance and refinement for your home.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940
Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940

Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero

Located in New York, NY

A 'Datillo' petite writing desk / table by Paolo Buffa and produced by Galdino Maspero in stained beech wood and walnut. With two drawers on the left hand side underneath a rectangul...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Beech, Walnut

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The curved and padded wooden structure, the covering has been replaced with a beautiful dark blue Bouclè fabric,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful, rare pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s. Wooden frames and rush seats. Fast shipping worldwide.   

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Beech, Cherry

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s). Composed of a straight rail back connecting elegantly curved arms above x-form slats...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956, Set of 2
Paolo Buffa Armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956, Set of 2

Paolo Buffa Armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956, Set of 2

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa armchairs for Egidio Proserpio, velvet, Italy, 1956, set of 2 Designed in 1956, this set of two armchairs by Paolo Buffa captures Milanese elegance through compact, scul...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary wi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Wooden Table for Marelli and Colico
20th Century, Paolo Buffa Wooden Table for Marelli and Colico

20th Century, Paolo Buffa Wooden Table for Marelli and Colico

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Turin, Turin

Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903-1970), architect and designer, worked in the field of furniture design. Trained in the studio of Ponti and Lancia, from where he borrowed elements of neoclass...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front

Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Maple

1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Centre Table by Paolo Buffa, Walnut wax-polished
1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Centre Table by Paolo Buffa, Walnut wax-polished

1940s Mid-Century Coffee Table Centre Table by Paolo Buffa, Walnut wax-polished

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1940s Mid-Century Art Deco coffee table by Paolo Buffa in walnut with glass top , restored and polished to wax. Measure cm: H 48 x D 68.

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Cabinet with Brass Detailing, Italy, Ca 1960s
Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Cabinet with Brass Detailing, Italy, Ca 1960s

Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Cabinet with Brass Detailing, Italy, Ca 1960s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning 1950s Paolo Buffa Cherrywood cabinet with brass detailing and delicate floral carvings. Sitting on slender, tapered legs this large cabinet feels impossibly light and perfec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian lounge chairs and a kidney shaped ottoman, stool made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by P...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Paolo Buffa for Arrighim Italy, Mid-Century Dining Table in Cherrywood, 1940s
Paolo Buffa for Arrighim Italy, Mid-Century Dining Table in Cherrywood, 1940s

Paolo Buffa for Arrighim Italy, Mid-Century Dining Table in Cherrywood, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant dining table from Italy, 1940s, featuring a gently curved rectangular form with exceptional craftsmanship typical of the mid-century era. The structure is made of richly grai...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti

By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti

Located in Roma, RM

An elegant and architecturally composed Italian mid-century sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Milan by the distinguished workshop of Eugenio Quarti, circa 1950s. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Rosewood Console by Paolo Buffa
Large Rosewood Console by Paolo Buffa

Large Rosewood Console by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A refined and architecturally elegant rosewood console by celebrated Milanese architect and designer Paolo Buffa. Long and precisely proportioned, this piece features Buffa’s hallmar...

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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs, circa 1950, upholstered in a cobalt-blue velvet. The chairs feature Buffa’s signature balance of refined Italian craftsmanship and sculptural modernism...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs
Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

c.1940s Set of four Wood and rattan Made in Italy H100 x W42 x D42 cm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

A fine bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with mirrored panels
A fine bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with mirrored panels

A fine bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with mirrored panels

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A 1950s Italian mahogany newly restored freestanding bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa . Opposing doors revealing a lit interior when opened with inlay drawers and original mirrored walls ....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Paolo Buffa Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Paolo Buffa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Paolo Buffa furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paolo Buffa furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Paolo Buffa were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso, and Arflex. Prices for Paolo Buffa furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $660 and can go as high as $77,668, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,644.

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