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 Armchairs
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Velvet
Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Italian, 1903-1970
With a surname that loosely translates to a synonym for “bizarre” in Italian, Milanese designer and architect Paolo Buffa is best known for capturing the best of both old and new in his plush, enveloping lounge chairs and wingback chairs as well as his range of modern tables, each dazzling and provocative but built using classical techniques.
Purposely playful and airy, mid-century Italian interiors encouraged merriment and socializing. Buffa’s work was well suited to this, but unlike the postwar designers who established recognizable trademarks and signatures, his vintage furniture for Cassina and other firms — the sculptural side tables and case pieces of walnut and solid oak, the luxurious sheepskin sofas — differed considerably from one design to the next, making them appealing to a range of interior decorators and socialites with specific taste. The son of a highly sought-after artist, Giovanni Buffa, Paolo graduated in 1927 from Politecnico di Milano. He then spent time working under architects and designers Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia. Ponti, who himself crafted thousands of furnishings and endlessly creative rooms, was so taken with the young designer that in 1928 he featured his simple and elegant rosewood dressing table in his new magazine, Domus.
After opening a firm with his regular collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Buffa became one of the leading tastemakers of Italian mid-century modern furnishings, designing for villas and residential buildings across the country. His style was a mix of Art Deco, Rationalism, neoclassicism and a bit of whimsy. He used high-quality materials and regularly worked with local ateliers known for their fine craftsmanship to produce his designs, such as Serafino Arrighi and Marelli & Colico. In 1940, he partnered with the Mario Quarti furniture studio on the royal palace of Albania’s King Zog, with Buffa designing the furniture, and in 1951, Egypt’s King Farouk enlisted him to redecorate his yacht.
While Buffa’s transcendent pieces are now collector’s items, there are a few still in production, such as those he made with Angelo Marelli. His eponymous firm, the Italian furniture producer Eredi Marelli, still manufactures some designs based on Buffa’s archives.
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Creator: Paolo Buffa
Paolo Buffa, 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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Paolo Buffa Mid Century Armchair Red Velvet High Back, 1950s
$1,256Sale Price|62% Off
Paolo Buffa Mid Century Armchair Red Velvet High Back, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa mid century armchair red velvet high back 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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 Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Cherry
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cherry
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 Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Fauteuils
$11,708 / set
Fauteuils
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning pair of oak and fabric armchairs by Italian designer Paolo Buffa
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Cherry
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950
$4,035Sale 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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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 Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
$11,349 / 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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Paolo Buffa ladder back armchairs pleasingly proportioned on cylindrical legs and softly curved ladder backs. Italian, c.1950's. Dimensions: H118 x W70 x D62 cm. Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pieces of furniture, made in sweeping curves of rosewood with simple detailing. There is a perfect blend not only of mid-century pragmatism about pieces, but the centuries of traditions that came before. Working initially under Gio Ponti...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair Single armchair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of 8 Paolo Buffa Italian Modern Dark Walnut Red Upholstered Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Mid-Century (1950s) Italian Modern dark brown finished walnut armchairs with shaped frames and red vinyl upholstered back rests and seats, standing on tapered front legs and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa
$12,000 / set
Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Sculptural pair of wingbacks chairs by Paolo Buffa, with interesting reclining backs and stunning lines. Upholstered in white vinyl with cushion for backs, cushion removed for photo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
$2,776Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet. Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Paolo Buffa armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Paolo Buffa armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, and Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Prices for Paolo Buffa armchairs 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 $5,712.