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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
Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats

$6,000 / set

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

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

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

$2,154

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, 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

$9,575 / 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

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

$6,700

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

$14,800 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut

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

Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy circa 1950

$20,400 / item

Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Culver City, CA

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

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Teak

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

$4,189 / set

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

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

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

$9,000 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of twelve 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 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 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

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

$5,864Sale Price / set|30% Off

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

By Paolo Buffa, Framar

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

$14,913 / 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

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

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

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

$64,000 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Cane, Cherry

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

Paolo Buffa pair of cherrywood armchairs

$11,969 / set

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

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

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Wood, Cherry

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

$3,956

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

Fauteuils
Fauteuils

Fauteuils

$11,729 / set

Fauteuils

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning pair of oak and fabric armchairs by Italian designer Paolo Buffa

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20th Century Italian Modern Paolo Buffa Seating

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Oak

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

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

$17,200 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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

Paolo Buffa pair of elegant cherrywood armchairs

$17,953 / 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

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

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

$6,900 / set

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

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

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

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

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres
Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres

Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres

$5,386 / set

Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-century Italian flowers pair of armchairs Paolo Buffa design multicolor. Cotton blend fabric, with spring flowers motifs, bright and extraordinary c...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric

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

$3,830

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

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

$7,540 / 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

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs

$11,170 / 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

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs
Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

$13,256

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

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

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

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs

$3,710 / 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

$7,061 / set

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

By Framar, Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, Brescia

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

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry

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

Italian Armchair with Ears Paolo Buffa 1950s Grey Velvet Wooden Feet
Italian Armchair with Ears Paolo Buffa 1950s Grey Velvet Wooden Feet

Italian Armchair with Ears Paolo Buffa 1950s Grey Velvet Wooden Feet

$5,386

Italian Armchair with Ears Paolo Buffa 1950s Grey Velvet Wooden Feet

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Original 1950's high-backed armchair with earmuffs typical design by famous architect Paolo Buffa. In dark gray velvet and light wood feet

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet

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

$4,042Sale Price / set|57% 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

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

$1,167

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

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 Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa, ISA Bergamo, 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

Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s

$17,500 / set

Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Paolo Buffa pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with curved wingback and back buttons, cushion seat, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic lounge chairs or modernist wingback chairs have been fully restored and newly reupholstered in a light blue cotton velvet with foam and down cushions. Beautifully proportioned with gently graceful curved lines throughout, these stylish and sophisticated lounge chairs have a more sculptural and sleek form unlike traditional wingback chairs...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

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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Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

$10,850 / set

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani, ISA Bergamo, Ico Parisi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Pair Of Italian Modern Lounge Chairs. Offered is a glamorous pair of mid century Italian lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1960's. This pair of chairs is of generous size ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, 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

$5,864 / 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 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

$6,702Sale 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 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

$5,805 / 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

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 6
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 6

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 6

$13,500 / set

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 6

By Paolo Buffa, Galdino Maspero

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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

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

Pair Of Armchiars Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-century Design Velvet New
Pair Of Armchiars Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-century Design Velvet New

Pair Of Armchiars Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-century Design Velvet New

$7,779 / set

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.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet

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

Paolo Buffa, Pair of ladder back armchairs

$16,570

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 Seating

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Rush, Wood

Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair
Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair

Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair

$6,545

Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

c.1950s Cherry wood H92 x W57 x D80 cm

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

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Wood

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

Paolo Buffa Armchair for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956

$8,600 / item

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 Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Olive Green Fabric Armchairs by Paolo Buffa with Walnut Frame, Italy
Pair of Olive Green Fabric Armchairs by Paolo Buffa with Walnut Frame, Italy

Pair of Olive Green Fabric Armchairs by Paolo Buffa with Walnut Frame, Italy

$11,490Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Olive Green Fabric Armchairs by Paolo Buffa with Walnut Frame, Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. The armchairs feature a walnut frame and is upholstered in a high-quality olive green fabric, which is original and in excellent condition. They are probably ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

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

Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.

$11,370 / 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

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

$4,596

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 Seating

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Bouclé, Beech

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

$7,898 / 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

Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs

Pair of Paolo Buffa chairs

$4,189

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 Seating

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Rope, 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

$16,475

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 Seating

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Faux Leather

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair

$6,750

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paolo Buffa Italian mid century lounge chair Italy, circa 1950’s This chair is equal parts comfy and stylish A timeless classic newly reupholstered in vintage Italian wool bouclé We ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood, Bouclé

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

$2,165Sale Price / set|55% 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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Walnut Slat Top Ottomans
Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Walnut Slat Top Ottomans

Pair of Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Walnut Slat Top Ottomans

$2,500 / set

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.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wood, Walnut

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

$2,633

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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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