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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
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

$6,000 / set

Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Straw, Beech

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

$58,000

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

$76,000

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

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

$6,900

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

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

$14,800 / set

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, Walnut, Maple, Upholstery, Bouclé

Rare mid-century round coffee table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s.
Rare mid-century round coffee table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s.

Rare mid-century round coffee table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s.

$7,801

Rare mid-century round coffee table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s.

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Catania, CT

This elegant and rare piece showcases Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmanship and sculptural form. The base features a striking interlaced structure in carved wood, creating...

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

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Brass

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

$12,771

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

Parchment and Brass Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Parchment and Brass Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Parchment and Brass Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

$4,040

Parchment and Brass Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Rare low table by Paolo Buffa. Brass legs supporting a parchment paper covered top.

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

$2,844Sale Price / set|30% Off

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

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

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

$1,671Sale Price|20% Off

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

Materials

Velvet

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

$40,635

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

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design
Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design

$6,037Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Palolo Buffa Design with Mid-Century Toile type Upholstery

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs
Paolo Buffa pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs

Paolo Buffa pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs

$17,415 / set

Paolo Buffa pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs with turned wooden rods on the sides and backrest. Italian manufacture, ca. 1935.

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

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Cherry

1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa
1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa

1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa

$25,542

1940's Elegant wooden desk by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Elegant wooden desk with five drawers and turned wooden legs. Certificate from the Paolo Buffa archive. Manufactured by Galdino Maspero in 1940's.

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

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Wood

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

$3,251

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian mid-century armchair in light ivory Boucle fabric and walnut wood. Designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Perfect condition. Fabric and padding redone. Total restoration.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

$27,900

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed ...

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

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Brass

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

Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy circa 1950

$20,400 / item

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

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

Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

$4,644

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

Materials

Wood

Italian 1950s armchair wooden feet plush fabric beige Paolo Buffa
Italian 1950s armchair wooden feet plush fabric beige Paolo Buffa

Italian 1950s armchair wooden feet plush fabric beige Paolo Buffa

$2,205

Italian 1950s armchair wooden feet plush fabric beige Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

italian high-backed armchair , wooden cone feet, beige fabric.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Paolo Buffa.Extraordinary Canaletto walnut console table
Paolo Buffa.Extraordinary Canaletto walnut console table

Paolo Buffa.Extraordinary Canaletto walnut console table

$19,156

Paolo Buffa.Extraordinary Canaletto walnut console table

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Extraordinary Canaletto walnut console table with an elegantly contoured top and six slender tapered legs with engraved brass tips and chiseled brass details...

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

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

$39,474

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This beautiful sideboard exemplifies Paolo Buffa's distinctive ability to blend architectural rigor and refined decorative sensibility. Designed in the 1950s, it reflects the Milanes...

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1940s 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

$16,834

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

By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico

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

Paolo Buffa 'Dattilo' Writing Desk, Italy circa 1940

$10,500

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

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

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

$10,216

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

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

$9,338

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This refined sideboard, designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy during the 1950s, is a superb example of the designer's unmistakable ability to blend classical elegance with th...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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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

$7,500 / item

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

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

$25,500

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

Consolle Rettangolare in Noce e cristallo Paolo Buffa Design Mid-century
Consolle Rettangolare in Noce e cristallo Paolo Buffa Design Mid-century

Consolle Rettangolare in Noce e cristallo Paolo Buffa Design Mid-century

$4,179Sale Price|20% Off

Consolle Rettangolare in Noce e cristallo Paolo Buffa Design Mid-century

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant Console table made of Intrecciato walnut wood band with thick shelf made of Nile Green crystal , given the design and beauty we keep appropriate that it was designed by the f...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Crystal

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.

$14,512

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

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brown Rectangle Wall Mirror
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brown Rectangle Wall Mirror

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brown Rectangle Wall Mirror

$5,500

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brown Rectangle Wall Mirror

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century large mahogany horizontal wall mirror (PAOLO BUFFA) frame needs some repair and refinishing

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Glass

Paolo Buffa Rare Lounge Chair in Olive Green Velvet, Certificate, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Rare Lounge Chair in Olive Green Velvet, Certificate, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Rare Lounge Chair in Olive Green Velvet, Certificate, Italy, 1950s

$15,000

Paolo Buffa Rare Lounge Chair in Olive Green Velvet, Certificate, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa rare and exquisite or wingback lounge chair in olive green velvet Italy, 1950s. This sophisticated modernist wingback design features beautifully sculpted curved wingback...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù

$9,055

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Console by Paolo Buffa Per Permanente Mobili Cantù

By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid Century Modern Art Deco console from Cantu, by Paolo Buffa, in solid hand carved carved maple and walnut veneered, handle in gilt brass. Measures cm: H 83, W 102, D 34 About...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Maple, Walnut

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

$14,636 / set

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

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

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

$12,500

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico, Giovanni Gariboldi

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 Nightstands for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s, Set of 2
Paolo Buffa Nightstands for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s, Set of 2

Paolo Buffa Nightstands for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s, Set of 2

$7,200 / set

Paolo Buffa Nightstands for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s, Set of 2

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa nightstands for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, mahogany and maple, Italy, 1950s, set of two. Crafted in the 1950s, these nightstands combine function and form in a manner c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Mahogany, Maple

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

$15,400

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

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

$51,000 / set

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare pair of Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinets with molded front panels, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. One, a dry-bar cabinet and the...

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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

$19,156

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

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

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

$25,500

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 Armchair & Pouf in Wood and Upholstery for Marelli, 50s
20th Century Paolo Buffa Armchair & Pouf in Wood and Upholstery for Marelli, 50s

20th Century Paolo Buffa Armchair & Pouf in Wood and Upholstery for Marelli, 50s

$10,449 / set

20th Century Paolo Buffa Armchair & Pouf in Wood and Upholstery for Marelli, 50s

By Paolo Buffa, Eredi Marelli

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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Upholstery, 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

$20,500

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

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

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany, Italy, 1940s

$16,200

Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror by Paolo Buffa, Mahogany, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian wall mirror with its original mirror glass, enhanced by brass nailheads, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The backside of ...

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

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Metal, Brass

Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa

Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa

$15,900

Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant, Timeless and Enchanting Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cabinet / bar / sideboard / credenza / console / sofa table by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950. The cabinet / cons...

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

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Marble

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's

$37,152

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood and Brass, Italy, 1950's This tall credenza has a long, elegant shape and stands on eight slender legs, almost like stiletto heels—lig...

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

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Brass

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

$17,200 / set

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

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

$10,400 / set

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

Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Oirlo, LI

This rare Grissinato Bar Cabinet in light wood, attributed to Paolo Buffa and dating from the 1940s, is an exquisite example of Italian Art Deco elegance. The exterior displays refin...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Paolo Buffa Pair of Mahogany Bedside or Night Stand Tables, Italy, ca 1950
Paolo Buffa Pair of Mahogany Bedside or Night Stand Tables, Italy, ca 1950

Paolo Buffa Pair of Mahogany Bedside or Night Stand Tables, Italy, ca 1950

$11,700 / set

Paolo Buffa Pair of Mahogany Bedside or Night Stand Tables, Italy, ca 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and handsome pair of mahogany bedside or end tables, designed by Paolo Buffa. A single drawer with fanciful brass scroll handle and one shelf below provide the perfect a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood
Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood

Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood

$2,085Sale Price / item|19% Off

Console Neoclassical Style Paolo Buffa design 1950 Italy Brass marble Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant lines of great class as Paolo Buffa knew how to do.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Brass

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

$5,699Sale Price / set|30% Off

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

By Paolo Buffa, Framar

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

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

$17,995

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 Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1948
Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1948

Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1948

$6,500

Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1948

By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa coffee table for Galdino Maspero, wood, Italy, 1948 Round coffee table designed by Paolo Buffa and manufactured by Galdino Maspero, Milan, 1948. The circular top feature...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa brass and Carrara marble round dining table, Italy, 1940s
Paolo Buffa brass and Carrara marble round dining table, Italy, 1940s

Paolo Buffa brass and Carrara marble round dining table, Italy, 1940s

$31,114

Paolo Buffa brass and Carrara marble round dining table, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

An exquisite dining table in cast brass and rare "Cremo Delicato" marble from Carrara, Italian manufacture, design by Paolo Buffa, 1950s. Slender yet s...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s

$10,449

Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with wooden frames containing flowers decorated ceramic tiles, and larger central frames containing fashion prints, Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

$8,500

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa armchair for Serafino Arrighi, walnut and rush, Italy, 1952 A Paolo Buffa armchair in walnut and rush, Italy, 1952. The tall ladder back is defined by three horizontal r...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s

$6,849 / set

Pair of Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for Framar, Italy, 1950s

By Framar, Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A rare and elegant pair of wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. Executed in beautifully aged cherrywood, the frame showcases Buffa’s sign...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry

20th Century Italian Pair of Mid-Century Maplewood Nightstands by Paolo Buffa
20th Century Italian Pair of Mid-Century Maplewood Nightstands by Paolo Buffa

20th Century Italian Pair of Mid-Century Maplewood Nightstands by Paolo Buffa

$7,200 / set

20th Century Italian Pair of Mid-Century Maplewood Nightstands by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of nightstands made of hand crafted polished Maplewood, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The bed side tables are composed with a glass shelf and two small doors, detailed with its original brass hardware. The small side chests...

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

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Metal, Brass

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

$6,900 / set

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian set of five green, stylish Italian chairs. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Original leather seat covers, dark shellac polished ...

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

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Leather, Walnut

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

$9,500

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 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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