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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 Sculptural Dining Chair for Galdino Maspero, 1948
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chair for Galdino Maspero, 1948

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chair for Galdino Maspero, 1948

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chair for Galdino Maspero, wood and velvet, Italy, 1948 Paolo Buffa, celebrated architect and designer of the Italian mid-century movement, designed th...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Dining Table with Game Surface attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy , 1940's
Dining Table with Game Surface attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy , 1940's

Dining Table with Game Surface attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy , 1940's

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Hellouw, NL

Some pieces quietly demonstrate the confidence of Italian design during the transition from Art Deco to early modernism. This elegant dining table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, reflect...

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

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Walnut

Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy
Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy

Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Pair of wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa with a wood frame in walnut and reupholstered in Italian blue wool. Paolo Buffa is an Italian designer and architect. He is one of the most...

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

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Wool, Walnut

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

Paolo Buffa Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1952. Designed by Paolo Buffa in 1952 for Serafino Arrighi, this buffet exemplifies the designer’s refined approach to mid-cent...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Italian MCM Contrasting Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Italian MCM Contrasting Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Italian MCM Contrasting Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

An elegant and highly distinctive pair of Italian Mid-Century armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s. These refined lounge chairs perfectly embody the...

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

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant pair of Italian 1950s lounge / wingback / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These sculptural elegant and large chairs are very comfortable; They have a similar line as Gio Ponti Ar...

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

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Velvet

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Exceptional cabinet by Paolo Buffa in walnut with mahogany interior and brass detail. Italy circa 1950. Measures: height 133cm, width 26cm, dept...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Hardwood

Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Walnut Radicca Mirror, Italy, 1930s
Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Walnut Radicca Mirror, Italy, 1930s

Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Walnut Radicca Mirror, Italy, 1930s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa designed and executed by cabinetmaker Serafino Arrighi rare walnut radica mirror, Italy, 1930s. This exquisite hand-crafted artisan mirror i...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Elegant Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa with Casters, Italy
Elegant Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa with Casters, Italy

Elegant Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa with Casters, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This elegant rectangular coffee table is made in walnut and features casters and a lowers shelf. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs

Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, FR

PAOLO BUFFA Pair of bedroom chairs. Solid cherry wood, braided hemp rope. Certificate of authenticity Archivio Eredi Marelli. Dimensions: 85x45x48 cm Very good general condition. R...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Rope, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Exceptional Italian double-sided desk from the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. Crafted in finely grained walnut, this impressive piece features a perfectly balanced...

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

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Walnut, Wood

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 10
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 10

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 10

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Sculptural dining chairs for Galdino Maspero, wood and velvet, Italy, 1948, set of ten. Paolo Buffa, celebrated architect and designer of the Italian mid-century movemen...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paire de Fauteuils
Paire de Fauteuils

Paire de Fauteuils

$17,497 / set

Paire de Fauteuils

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, FR

This elegant pair of armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa perfectly reflects the sophistication and refinement that characterize Italian design of the mid-twentieth century. Crafted i...

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1950s Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

By Giovanni Garibaldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the elegance of mid-20th century Italian craftsmanship with this beautifully restored secretary cabinet, crafted circa 1950. Designed by the renowned Italian artist Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), and featuring intricate brass intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971), this piece is a testament to both artistry and functionality. The upper section is framed by glazed doors adorned with brass star inlays. Unlocking these doors reveals a burgundy velvet-lined interior with two fixed glass shelves. Above, a majestic brass-inlaid swan neck split-pediment design crowns the case. Opening the secretary desk door unveils a gorgeous fruitwood fitted interior accented with inlaid trim. A central brass crest with a working lock and decorated brass key adds a touch of security and sophistication. Flanked by three drawers on either side, each adorned with decorated brass knobs in similar style of Tommi Parzinger, the desk provides ample storage with its five central file dividers. The lower cabinet features a pair of finely reeded doors that open to reveal additional finished storage space. Supported by brass sabots, every detail of this secretary showcases exceptional craftsmanship and enduring beauty, making it a prized addition to any collection of fine furniture. The two parts can separate for easier transportation and shipping. There are brackets on the reverse that help to hold the top in place while in use. This Italian secretary cabinet...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Mahogany and Sycomore Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Mahogany and Sycomore Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa

Mahogany and Sycomore Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Montreal, QC

Mahogany and Sycomore Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa decorated with fencing scenes. Interior fitted with four movable shelves Italy: circa 1950 Provenance: Blackman Cruz...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Mahogany

Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture
Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture

Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigevano, PV

Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture

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

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1952
Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1952

Paolo Buffa Coffee Table for Galdino Maspero, 1952

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa coffee table for Galdino Maspero, wood, Italy, 1952 Designed by Paolo Buffa in 1952 for the Milanese craftsman Galdino Maspero, this sculptural table combines neoclassic...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

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

Italian Mid-Century Inlayed Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Inlayed Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Inlayed Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This elegant Italian sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa, represents a refined synthesis of neoclassical inspiration and modern restraint, reflecting the sophisticated aesthetic that m...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Trumeau by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Trumeau by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Trumeau by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Rare trumeau by Paolo Buffa. Palisander with brass inlay by Giovanni Gariboldi. Brass sabots. Similar example I mobili di Paolo Buffa di R . Rizzi pag56

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Paolo Buffa Bedroom Set with Vanity Mirror, Armchairs and Ottoman
Paolo Buffa Bedroom Set with Vanity Mirror, Armchairs and Ottoman

Paolo Buffa Bedroom Set with Vanity Mirror, Armchairs and Ottoman

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful bedroom set designed by the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1950s for fine Italian manufacture. The set consists of dressing table cabinet with vanity mirror...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Mirror, Wood

Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s This rare and exquisite trumeau, designed by the renowned Italian designer Paolo Buffa, is a masterpie...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Italian Modern Console Table By Paolo Buffa
Italian Modern Console Table By Paolo Buffa

Italian Modern Console Table By Paolo Buffa

By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Console Table By Paolo Buffa. Offered is a stunning Italian mid-century modern console on tapered legs with 4 drawers and a beautiful marble top designed by Paolo Buff...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble

Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940
Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940

Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very good labeled Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino rosewood and parchment front cabinet circa 1940. Having upper open shelf with sliding glas...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Rosewood, Parchment Paper

Paolo Buffa, Pair of ladder back armchairs
Paolo Buffa, Pair of ladder back armchairs

Paolo Buffa, Pair of ladder back armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Italian, c.1950s Stained wood and natural rush H118 x W70 x D62 cm

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

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Rush, Wood

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century mahogany dresser / sideboard / chest with 6 drawers mounted with brass drawer pulls supporting a dark green / black marble top, resting on four legs, the front tw...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Rectangular Ebonized beech and Maple Wall Mirror Attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy
Rectangular Ebonized beech and Maple Wall Mirror Attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy

Rectangular Ebonized beech and Maple Wall Mirror Attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy. 1940s . This mirror features an ebonized beech and maple frame. It is a vintage piece, therefore it shows slight traces of use and signs of oxidation that are coheren...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Mirror, Beech, Maple

Living room set by Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga, 1950s, set of 3
Living room set by Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga, 1950s, set of 3

Living room set by Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga, 1950s, set of 3

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Manzano, IT

Living room set by Paolo Buffa for Pozzi and Verga, 1950s, set of 3 Entrance hall with pair of brass chairs from the 1950s. The chairs measure H 135 x D 42 x W 42, and the seat heigh...

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, IDF

This rare and beautiful vanity designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1940s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Important Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Consoles by Paolo Buffa
Important Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Consoles by Paolo Buffa

Important Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical Consoles by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rare, exquisite Italian midcentury demilune consoles or end or side tables from a private commission by Paolo Buffa. The pieces present an exceptional sculptural form that bo...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Italian Art Deco Teak and Maple Coffee Table By Paolo Buffa , 1950s
Italian Art Deco Teak and Maple Coffee Table By Paolo Buffa , 1950s

Italian Art Deco Teak and Maple Coffee Table By Paolo Buffa , 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1950s by Paolo Buffa. It is completely made of Teak wood, with a fine maple line decoration on the top. We also have availabl...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Maple, Teak

Two-Tone Blue Mohair Paulo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Sofa
Two-Tone Blue Mohair Paulo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Sofa

Two-Tone Blue Mohair Paulo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Sculptural Sofa

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Italian blue mohair sculptural sofa by Paulo Buffa. Very nice Mid-Century Modern form sofa.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Mohair

Paolo Buffa Armchair for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956
Paolo Buffa Armchair for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956

Paolo Buffa Armchair for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Armchair for Egidio Proserpio, wood and velvet, Italy, 1956 Designed in 1956, this Paolo Buffa armchair captures Milanese elegance in a compact, sculptural form. A gener...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Cherry and Walnut Rectangular Table, 1940s
Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Cherry and Walnut Rectangular Table, 1940s

Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Cherry and Walnut Rectangular Table, 1940s

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi rare and exquisite rectangular table with polished cherrywood veneered tabletop, decorative carved diamond or pyramid-shaped square wood panels on ta...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut, Cherry

Paolo Buffa Mahogany and Maple Sideboard, Buffet, or Console, Certificate, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mahogany and Maple Sideboard, Buffet, or Console, Certificate, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Mahogany and Maple Sideboard, Buffet, or Console, Certificate, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa rare and exceptional sideboard, buffet, or console table believed to have been executed by Fratelli Lietti fu Paolo of Cantù, Italy, circa 1955. Masterfully handcrafted ...

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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa

Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Well designed and finished with valuable materials. Ormolu-mounted, carved and inlaid with rare woods. Paolo Buffa was named one of the most important designers in Italy. Architec...

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

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Wood

Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s

Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Pair of Italian Paolo Buffa ladder back armchairs pleasingly proportioned on cylindrical legs and softly curved ladder backs. Italian, c.1950's. Dimensions: H118 x W70 x D62 cm. Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pieces of furniture, made in sweeping curves of rosewood with simple detailing. There is a perfect blend not only of mid-century pragmatism about pieces, but the centuries of traditions that came before. Working initially under Gio Ponti...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Paolo Buffa Design Bar Cabinet, 1940s
Vintage Paolo Buffa Design Bar Cabinet, 1940s

Vintage Paolo Buffa Design Bar Cabinet, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Biella, IT

Paolo Buffa cabinet bar years ’40 the cabinet bar is in vintage good condition; exterior frontal part, superior and each side part only the exterior two legs have the little defect, you see in photo’s particular. Internal part are complete and have all the little mirror...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa
Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa

Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa. Offered is a handsome Italian mid-century credenza, commode, chest or sideboard with beautiful lines, tapered legs and bronze hardw...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

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

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brussels, BE

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Wingback Leather Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Wingback Leather Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Wingback Leather Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Wingback Lounge or Club Chairs in Faux Leather by Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1947. These armchairs chairs are ...

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

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Faux Leather

Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa
Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa

Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Embrace the beautiful uniqueness of legendary Italian designer Paola Buffa with this fantastic petite wingback sofa. Dating to the 1950s, this charming...

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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi – Set of Four Gilt and Lacquered Side Chairs
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi – Set of Four Gilt and Lacquered Side Chairs

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi – Set of Four Gilt and Lacquered Side Chairs

By Giovanni Gariboldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Petershagen, DE

This elegant set of four chairs embodies the refined Milanese design sensibility of the mid-20th century. It was born from the collaboration between architect Paolo Buffa and designe...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer

Italian Midcentury Paolo Buffa Walnut Sideboard with Brass Medallions, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Paolo Buffa Walnut Sideboard with Brass Medallions, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Paolo Buffa Walnut Sideboard with Brass Medallions, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This elegant sideboard, designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy during the 1940s, perfectly exemplifies the designer's distinctive ability to reconcile the purity of modern for...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Elegant Table Vanity Mirror Attributed to Paolo Buffa in Brass, Italy 1940s
Elegant Table Vanity Mirror Attributed to Paolo Buffa in Brass, Italy 1940s

Elegant Table Vanity Mirror Attributed to Paolo Buffa in Brass, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

An elegant Italian tabletop vanity mirror attributed to Paolo Buffa, dating from the 1940s. Distinguished by its subtly waisted silhouette, the mirror embodies the refined balance be...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paola Buffa Nightstands
Paola Buffa Nightstands

Paola Buffa Nightstands

$5,500Sale Price|43% Off

Paola Buffa Nightstands

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fantastic pair of Paolo Buffa Nightstands - Italy, 1940s Curved shape with angular legs with brass hardware and handles Original curved glass...

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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Ash

Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century White fabric and wooden armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Armchair with wooden structure. The seat is made up of a padded cushion in white fabric, supported by a me...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair
Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair

Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair Single armchair

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

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Fabric

Custom Made Vestiaire by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Custom Made Vestiaire by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Custom Made Vestiaire by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

Built-in vestiaire by Paolo Buffa. Two silk covered doors with decorated brass knobs, inner glass shelf and sculptural pegs.

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1950s Italian Vintage 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

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

Paolo Buffa Round Coffee Table in Mahogany for Galdino Maspero, Italy 1948
Paolo Buffa Round Coffee Table in Mahogany for Galdino Maspero, Italy 1948

Paolo Buffa Round Coffee Table in Mahogany for Galdino Maspero, Italy 1948

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an elegant round coffee table attributed to Paolo Buffa and produced by Galdino Maspero, Italy, circa 1948. This refined occasional table exemplifies th...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Beech, Mahogany

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

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern High Back Side Chair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern high back side chair Design by Paolo Buffa for Marelli & Colico. Striking Italian design from the 1950s. Lacquered beech frame with origin...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa
Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa

Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern, upholstered wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa.

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Walnut

Grand Paolo Buffa Cherry & Brass Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Italy, ca. 1940s
Grand Paolo Buffa Cherry & Brass Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Italy, ca. 1940s

Grand Paolo Buffa Cherry & Brass Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Italy, ca. 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vienna, AT

An exquisite and grandly scaled full-length wall mirror, designed by Paolo Buffa and finely crafted in Italy during the 1940s. Measuring 32" wide by 48" high, this elegant piece feat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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 very dark green Bouclè f...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Cabinet Paolo Buffa Design Mid-Century Modern Bar Furniture
Pair of Cabinet Paolo Buffa Design Mid-Century Modern Bar Furniture

Pair of Cabinet Paolo Buffa Design Mid-Century Modern Bar Furniture

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of cabinet Paolo Buffa design Mid-Century Modern bar furniture, mahogany and brass. It has a large flap door that hides an elegant mirrored bar with glass shelf, noteworthy car...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed
Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed

Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed

By Giovanni Gariboldi, Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Milano, IT

Magnificent 1950s Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi - Inlays by Giovanni Gariboldi, Signed An extraordinary example of mid-century Italian design, this grand credenza (high buffet ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture

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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.