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, Rocking chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
c.1950s
Cherry wood
H92 x W57 x D80 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Maple
Italian Modern Inlaid Commode, Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Commode, Paolo Buffa
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet.
Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,733 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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. Archit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
$8,169 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Rope, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A fine example of a Mid-Century rosewood secretary by Italian designer, Paola Buffa (1903-1970) and brass intarsia inlay by artist Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971).
The upper case with...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Walnut Slat Top Ottomans
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century walnut ottomans with openwork slat tops, resting on four slightly splayed tapered legs. (PAOLO BUFFA)(PRICED AS Pair)
Missing cushions.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo 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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Sculptural pair of wingbacks chairs by Paolo Buffa, with interesting reclining backs and stunning lines. Upholstered in white vinyl with cushion for backs, cushion removed for photo...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
$12,000 / set
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Ash
$5,500 Sale Price
43% Off
Italian secretary by 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...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs / Armchairs or Club Chairs by Paolo Buffa circa 1947 -1955. The chairs have a classic profile wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa Mobile Bar / Container Walnut Root Brass 1950 Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Walnut Root Bar Furniture By Paolo Buffa
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Nutwood, Glass
Italian Midcentury Extendable Dining Table designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Dining Table designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s, great executive quality that is evident from various details, the top in precious green marble from the Alpes, the lateral ba...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Two Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Buffa designed some of the cleanest and most elegant pieces of the post Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, 'Novecento' period. These side or desk chairs illustrate his total mastery of hi...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Rare High-back Wood Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Rare high-back lounge chair by Paolo Buffa.
Solid wood frame with minimal carved decorations.
Literature available upon request.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z83
Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970)
Pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest. Iconic piece of the period.
Italy, 1940's
75x75xh98
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$8,650 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bruno Gambone Ceramic Vase or Bottle, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone light black glazed ceramic bottle or vase with a flattened circular body and elongated tapering neck, Italy 1970s. The body is incise...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rocking Chair in Cherry Wood by Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian rocking chair in cherry wood by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s.
Dimension: H92 x W57 x D80 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pie...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Wood
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950
walnut, original gold velvet, iron
very good original condition
Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,592 Sale Price
35% Off
Paolo Buffa high sideboard on execution Serafino Arrighi
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
Large sideboard by Paolo Buffa 1950s on Arrighi execution. 5 doors formed with elegant ashlar execution. Inside we find shelves, in the right side glass shelf and grissinated drawers...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Table for Serafino Arrighi, 1948
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa Table for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1948
This table, designed by Paolo Buffa in 1948 for Serafino Arrighi, reflects the designer’s interest in combining functional ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Grid Pattern Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Grid Pattern Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa features a glass top supported by tapered legs.
About Paolo Buffa:
Paolo Buffa was an Italian architect, designer, and decorator, born ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Gueridon
Rosewood and glass engraved flower motif,
circa 1950
A scratch on the glass
Measures: Diameter 54 cms
Height 54 cms.
Category
1950s French Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,021
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1950 Paolo Buffa MidCentury Italian Design Modernist Wood Stools - set of 2
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, IT
2 Stool
Paolo Buffa
Italy, 1950
Wood and fabric seat
Brass feet
Excellent Condiction
stool 1: h 45 / w 50 / d 30 cm
stool 2: h 45 / w 43 / d 29 cm
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Trumeau Bookcases in Mahogany Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite Mahogany trumeau boasts a stunning design, featuring two doors at the base, along with an upper section that includes a showcase with two doors, a central connecting p...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
$14,417 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Couple Coffe Table Brass Wood Glass 1955 Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Couple Coffee Table Paolo Buffa
Category
1950s Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Armchiars Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-century Design Velvet New
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
We present an amazing pair of Italian armchairs from 1950, completely restored, cone-shaped walnut feet, velvet fabric with geometric designs, inimitable Italian design.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Italian Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Ebonized Mahogany
By Fratelli Levaggi, Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid century modern pair of Chiavari high back chairs, Italy, in ebonized mahogany . Re-upholstered
Famous interpretation of the Chiavari chair by the great Milan architect P...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Paolo Buffa Console Brass Wood Marbre 1940 Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paul Buffa Console
Category
1940s Italian Other Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wood & Magenta Fabric Seat 1950s Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Set of 4
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
High back dining chairs with magenta fabric seats. The 4 chairs have been restored and reupholstered.
The price is referred to the set of 4.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Paolo Buffa Bedside Tables Wood Brass, 1940, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa bedside tables wood brass, 1940, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
$8,169 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Trumeau in Wood and Glass for Serafino Arrighi
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden trumeau designed by the great Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi in the 1950s.
The cabinet is made entirely of very fine and durable curo wood.
At the base there are...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wooden sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture.
The sideboard is made of a very beautiful and distinctive light wood. There are two wood...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Paolo Buffa pair of cherrywood armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2386
Paolo Buffa,
Pair of cherrywood armchairs with upholstered seat and cushion on the back.
Italian manufacture, around 1935.
55 x 75 x H78
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
$12,014 / set
Marble Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa for Cassina
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Paolo Buffa neoclassical design for Cassina from the mid 20th century. The oval beige marble removable table top sits on a mahogany base with brass feet. The spindly and deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Paolo Buffa Vintage Seats, circa 1960
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Five beautiful and fine Paolo Buffa chairs
Mahogany and green Skai
circa 1960
Measure: 90 x 42 x 40 cm
Perfect condition!
Category
1960s Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of four splendid high back chairs attr. Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z23
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Set of four splendid high back chairs in light wood with original straw seat in very good condition.
Italy, 1940's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.