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Paolo Buffa Seating

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
Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s

$12,639 / set

Pair of Paolo Buffa Cherrywood Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa, Fratelli Marelli

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa during the 1940s, crafted from solid cherrywood and distinguished by their fluid frames, architectural ...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Cherry

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 Seating

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Straw, Beech

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

$14,600 / set

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of yellow brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair to ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

$13,750 / set

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Almelo, NL

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s Description Exceptional pair of sculptural cherrywood and hand-woven rush armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Rush, Cherry

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

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

$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 Seating

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

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Leather, 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

$5,624 / set

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 Seating

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Wool, Walnut

Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

$8,800 / set

Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Elegant set of eight Italian Mid-Century dining chairs by Paolo Buffa, produced in Italy during the 1950s. The chairs display the refined decorative language associated with high-en...

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

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Upholstery, Velvet, 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

$9,220 / set

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, 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 Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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

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

$2,029Sale Price / set|50% 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 Seating

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Fabric, Beech

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

$3,826

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Beech

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 Seating

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Rush, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s

$2,968Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet

Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

$5,798

Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

This rare and elegant mid-century solid cherry wood armchair masterfully blends rustic lines and modern sophistication typical of mid-20th-century design. The main structure is disti...

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood, Cherry

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

Paolo Buffa pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs

$17,394 / 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 Seating

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Cherry

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

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

$11,480 / item

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

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

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood, Cherry

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

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

$5,800 / set

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

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

$14,553 / 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 Seating

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Fabric, Beech, Cherry

Paolo Buffa Pair of Camel Velvet Lounge Chairs for Hotel Bristol, Merano, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Pair of Camel Velvet Lounge Chairs for Hotel Bristol, Merano, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Pair of Camel Velvet Lounge Chairs for Hotel Bristol, Merano, 1950s

$18,500 / set

Paolo Buffa Pair of Camel Velvet Lounge Chairs for Hotel Bristol, Merano, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol, Merano, pair of camel or tan velvet lounge chairs or modernist wingback chairs with Italian conical walnut legs.  Originally commission...

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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Brass, Bronze

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

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design

$6,030Sale 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 Seating

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Velvet, 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

$1,130

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 Seating

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Brass

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs
Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs

$3,594 / set

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Firenze, IT

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs Six wooden chairs designed by Paolo Buffa, with geometric decoration inlaid in the backrest, seat upholstered in fabric in shades of white. Produced b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, 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

$7,653 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa, Framar

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 Seating

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Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry

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

$5,682Sale Price / set|30% Off

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

By Framar, Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

$4,174

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s - New Upholstery

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Paolo Buffa Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Paolo Buffa Wingback Lounge Chairs

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Paolo Buffa Wingback Lounge Chairs

$7,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Paolo Buffa Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in North York, ON

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian paolo buffa wingback lounge chairs. Iconic paolo buffa styling, Italy, circa 1960’s. Masterfully restored to its original condition with ne...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa
20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa

20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa

$15,900

20th Century White Sheepskin Divano - Vintage Italian Beech Sofa by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage half-rounded Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat sofa or divano made of Beechwood. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Newly upholstered in white natural sheepskin...

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

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Animal Skin, Sheepskin, 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

$1,669Sale 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 Seating

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Velvet

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 4
Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 4

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 4

$11,600 / set

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951, Set of 4

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, 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

$2,203

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s
Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s

Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s

$1,252

Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Beautiful ladder high-back chair designed by Paolo Buffa for Chiavari in 1950s Italy. Ebonized hard wood with slim cane seat. Chairs are extremly light and firm. Patina and conditio...

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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

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

$3,247

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

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

$5,400 / set

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

$18,170 / set

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950

$4,443Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood and blue velvet paolo buffa design 1950, elegance and rarity for this wonderful pair of armchairs.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Cherry

Set of 6 Mid-Century Wood and Rope Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy
Set of 6 Mid-Century Wood and Rope Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy

Set of 6 Mid-Century Wood and Rope Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy

$4,638 / set

Set of 6 Mid-Century Wood and Rope Chairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

This set of six dining chairs embodies the sophisticated elegance and craftsmanship typical of mid-century Italian design. Crafted from deep, dark solid wood, the frame is distinguis...

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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood

1950 Paolo Buffa MidCentury Italian Design Modernist Wood Stools - set of 2
1950 Paolo Buffa MidCentury Italian Design Modernist Wood Stools - set of 2

1950 Paolo Buffa MidCentury Italian Design Modernist Wood Stools - set of 2

$2,899

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Pair If Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Paolo Buffa
Pair If Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Paolo Buffa

Pair If Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Paolo Buffa

$8,650

Pair If Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Paolo Buffa

By ISA Bergamo, Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs By Paolo Buffa. Offered is a sculptural pair of mid century Italian lounge chairs or side chairs by renowned designer Paolo Buffa. This pair of I...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet

$10,200 / set

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Walnut & Velvet

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa. In Walnut with a hand polished Shellac finish in good conditio...

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

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Velvet, Walnut

Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.

Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.

$11,016 / set

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

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric

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

$7,305 / set

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940
Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

$34,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa, Italy, Circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...

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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Bouclé

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

$17,500 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Dining Chair for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951
Paolo Buffa Dining Chair for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951

Paolo Buffa Dining Chair for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951

$2,900 / item

Paolo Buffa Dining Chair for Marelli & Colico, Green Velvet, 1951

By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric
Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric

Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric

$6,493Sale Price|20% Off

Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milan, IT

A spectacular Paolo Buffa 1940s armchair in original fabric. All original. untouched.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

$5,682 / set

Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Iconic pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest designed by Paolo Buffa Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition Italy, 19...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood, Faux Leather

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs
Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

$12,936

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

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

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

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Rattan, Wood

Set of six chairs by Paolo Buffa with original velvet fabric of the period
Set of six chairs by Paolo Buffa with original velvet fabric of the period

Set of six chairs by Paolo Buffa with original velvet fabric of the period

$5,102Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of six chairs by Paolo Buffa with original velvet fabric of the period

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Immerse yourself in the refined atmosphere of 1950s Italian design with this splendid set of six original chairs signed by Paolo Buffa, one of the most distinguished protagonists of ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Paolo Buffa Rare Olive Green Velvet and Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s, Certificate
Paolo Buffa Rare Olive Green Velvet and Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s, Certificate

Paolo Buffa Rare Olive Green Velvet and Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s, Certificate

$15,000

Paolo Buffa Rare Olive Green Velvet and Walnut Lounge Chair, 1950s, Certificate

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Paolo Buffa, rare lounge chair or wingback chair with Italian walnut legs, Italy, 1950s. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Paolo Buffa Archives. An e...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950

$11,900 / set

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...

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

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Upholstery, Hardwood

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

$2,331Sale Price / set|50% Off

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 Seating

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Brass

Paire de Fauteuils N°BUFF
Paire de Fauteuils N°BUFF

Paire de Fauteuils N°BUFF

$20,293 / set

Paire de Fauteuils N°BUFF

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 Seating

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Wood

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

$7,652 / set

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 Seating

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Velvet

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

$2,250 / item

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Set of 4 Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs

$2,250 / set

Set of 4 Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Ladder Back Dining Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four beech wood dining chairs designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s Italy. Each chair features a high, curving ladder backrest with three swept horizontal rails and fine carved bea...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Faux Leather, Beech

Paolo Buffa Rocking Chair, Cherry Wood, Mid-Century Modern, c.1950s
Paolo Buffa Rocking Chair, Cherry Wood, Mid-Century Modern, c.1950s

Paolo Buffa Rocking Chair, Cherry Wood, Mid-Century Modern, c.1950s

$6,198

Paolo Buffa Rocking Chair, Cherry Wood, Mid-Century Modern, c.1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A fantastic rocking chair attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950s. Beautifully crafted in cherry wood, this elegant piece has a refined sculptural quality, with a graceful curv...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Cherry

Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chair
Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chair

Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chair

$1,800

Paolo Buffa High Back Side Chair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Amazing 1950's Paolo Buffa high back sculptural side chair, fully restored and newly re-upholstered in Mohair fabric, with some wear and patina due to age and use.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Paolo Buffa seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Paolo Buffa seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Franco Albini, Ico Parisi, and Gastone Rinaldi. Prices for Paolo Buffa seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $660 and can go as high as $42,274, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,109.

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