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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
Set of 8 Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Chenille, Italy, Late 1940s
Set of 8 Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Chenille, Italy, Late 1940s

Set of 8 Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Chenille, Italy, Late 1940s

$18,324 / set

Set of 8 Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Chenille, Italy, Late 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptional set of eight dining chairs was designed by Paolo Buffa and made in Italy from the late 1940s. They are accompanied by a certificate from the Paolo Buffa Archive in C...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, African Mahogany

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

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

$4,388Sale 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

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

$2,004Sale 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 sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

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

$5,726

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

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

$5,554 / 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, 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

$11,338 / 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

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

$7,558 / 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

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

$1,116

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

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

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Paolo Buffa Design

$5,955Sale 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

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

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

$5,611Sale 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 Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1935
Mid-Century Modern Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1935

Mid-Century Modern Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1935

$17,178 / set

Mid-Century Modern Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1935

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

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

Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

$14,814 / 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 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 Modern Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Cherrywood, Italy, 1940
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Cherrywood, Italy, 1940

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Cherrywood, Italy, 1940

$16,033

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Cherrywood, Italy, 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-S354 Pair of shaped cherrywood armchairs with armrests punctuated by horizontal crosspieces. Attribution: Paolo Buffa, ca. 1940. 75x65xh75

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Cherry

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

$8,580 / 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

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

Paolo Buffa, Set of Six Chairs

$3,550 / 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

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

$2,863

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

Paolo Buffa Armchairs In Walnut And Tibetan Wool, Italy circa 1950s
Paolo Buffa Armchairs In Walnut And Tibetan Wool, Italy circa 1950s

Paolo Buffa Armchairs In Walnut And Tibetan Wool, Italy circa 1950s

$11,800 / set

Paolo Buffa Armchairs In Walnut And Tibetan Wool, Italy circa 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in San Angelo, TX

What a stunning and sleek pair of chairs by Paolo Buffa, which originated during the 1950s in Italy. These one of a kind chairs have a minimalist look to them with a Walnut frame and...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Wool, Walnut

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

$3,600 / 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

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

$2,931Sale 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

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

Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa

$1,649Sale 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

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

$5,611 / 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 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

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

$3,778

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

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

$2,175

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

Paolo Buffa Armchair for Egidio Proserpio, Velvet, 1956

$6,000 / 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

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

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

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 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

$10,800 / set

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

By Marelli & Colico, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Dining Chairs for Marelli & Colico, green velvet, 1951, set of six Paolo Buffa trained under Gio Ponti in Milan in the 1920s, and the neoclassical discipline he abso...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1940s Italian Wing Armchairs Light Blue Tufted Back by Paolo Buffa
Pair of 1940s Italian Wing Armchairs Light Blue Tufted Back by Paolo Buffa

Pair of 1940s Italian Wing Armchairs Light Blue Tufted Back by Paolo Buffa

$7,544 / set

Pair of 1940s Italian Wing Armchairs Light Blue Tufted Back by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A great pair of 1940s wing armchairs, Italian design by Poalo Buffa. Tufted back, light blue fabric upholstery tapered cone shaped dark wooden feet, compl...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Fabric, Hardwood

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

$5,039Sale 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 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

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

$3,206

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

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

Paolo Buffa Ladder chair for Chiavari, Italy 1950s

$1,236

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

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

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

$1,850 / 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

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 2
Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 2

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 2

$3,700 / set

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Dining Chairs for Galdino Maspero, 1948, Set of 2

By Galdino Maspero, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

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

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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

Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Reupholstered Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Paola Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

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

$8,016

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.

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs
Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs

$13,168

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

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs by Paolo Buffa
Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs by Paolo Buffa

Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs by Paolo Buffa

$10,879 / set

Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs by Paolo Buffa

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa

$4,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A refined and architecturally striking set of chairs by Paolo Buffa, crafted in Italy in the 1940s. Executed in solid wood with a satin black lacquer finish and upholstered in full-g...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather

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

$6,309

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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Cherry

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

$7,557 / 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...

Category

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

Materials

Velvet

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

$4,605 / set

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 Seating

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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

$12,000 / 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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

$7,215 / 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

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Pair Italian Modern Neoclassical Wingback Leather Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa

$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 ...

Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather

Rare High-back Wood Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s
Rare High-back Wood Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

Rare High-back Wood Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

$2,840

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

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

$7,200 / 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...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Italy
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Italy

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Italy

$7,341 / set

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1950s. The armchairs feature a high, slightly flared backrest, framed by pronounced upholstered sides that extend forward to...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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

Paire de Fauteuils N°BUFF

$20,041 / 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...

Category

1950s Vintage Paolo Buffa Seating

Materials

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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