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Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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 Cabinet in Cherrywood and Brass
Paolo Buffa Cabinet in Cherrywood and Brass

Paolo Buffa Cabinet in Cherrywood and Brass

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning 1950s Paolo Buffa Cherrywood cabinet with brass detailing and delicate floral carvings. Sitting on slender, tapered legs this large cabinet feels impossibly light and perfec...

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Dry-Bar Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (A pair available; the other a drop-down ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with Flowers Ceramic Tiles and Fashion Prints, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Paolo Buffa Wooden Cabinet with wooden frames containing flowers decorated ceramic tiles, and larger central frames containing fashion prints, Italy 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard or Wardrobe in Cherry 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or large cabinet, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe exudes subtle decorative charm and is the work of the talented Italian designer and architect ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s
Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s

Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A secretaire with drop-down front, drawers and open compartments, chestnut wood, design by Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s In the 1940s, Paolo Buffa’s style embraced the tas...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chestnut

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry
Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry

Rare Paolo Buffa Sideboard in Cherry

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paolo Buffa, sideboard, cherry, brass, Italy, 1940s Crafted by the visionary Italian designer and architect Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), this rare piece exudes a refined decorative allu...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s

By Mario Quarti, Paolo Buffa

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptional counter-buffet / sideboard was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Mario Quarti in Milan, Italy in the mid 1940s. The sideboard stands on four grooved, turned ...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Drop-Down Desk, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary wi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952
Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, 1952

By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa Ribbed Buffet for Serafino Arrighi, wood, Italy, 1952 Architectural yet richly ornamental, this sculptural buffet designed by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi in 1952 di...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Buffet / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Mario Quarti, Milan, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptional counter-buffet / sideboard was designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Mario Quarti in Milan, Italy, in the 1940s. The sideboard stands on four grooved, turned twis...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Highboard, Walnut & Birch Burl with Marble Top, Italy 1956
Paolo Buffa Highboard, Walnut & Birch Burl with Marble Top, Italy 1956

Paolo Buffa Highboard, Walnut & Birch Burl with Marble Top, Italy 1956

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kampen, NL

Highboard designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1956. The piece features a green Alpine marble top resting on a case in walnut wood and birch burl, creating a refined contrast of materials...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front

Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2534 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front and lacquered metal interior. Two maple drawers with glass fronts, mirrors and hidden light. Drawing...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Credenza by Paolo Buffa
Credenza by Paolo Buffa

Credenza by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Uccle, BE

Credenza resting on 4 high legs by Paolo Buffa, A Riva Mobili d’Arte Milano. The piece of furniture has two “compartments”, each closed by double hinged doors. The left part is fitte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary

By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi, Marelli & Colico

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paolo Buffa, Secretary, Italy c. 1948, Brass Intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi, Manufactured by Marelli e Colico, Cantù. An exquisite and collectible Mid-Century secretary by esteemed ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Marble Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Marble Sideboard

Paolo Buffa Marble Sideboard

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous marble topped sideboard by Paolo Buffa Italy, 1950's Signature curved lines and tapered legs with solid brass handles and feet that have wonderful patina Original creamy...

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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Italian Art Deco Teak and Inlays Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Art Deco Teak and Inlays Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Art Deco Teak and Inlays Bar Cabinet By Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco bar cabinet was produced in Italy in the 1950s by Paolo Buffa. It is completely in teak wood with a chevron pattern. On the doors there are six decorative panels with i...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s

Italian Mid Century Executive Table Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Elegant Executive Desk designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. The desk top is characterized by the presence of three lateral drawers, two similar on the left side and a larger one on ...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

A fine bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with mirrored panels
A fine bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with mirrored panels

A fine bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with mirrored panels

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A 1950s Italian mahogany newly restored freestanding bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa . Opposing doors revealing a lit interior when opened with inlay drawers and original mirrored walls ....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcase or Cabinet by P.Buffa, 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti. Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s
Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

Italian Mid-Century Sculptural Sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This beautiful sideboard exemplifies Paolo Buffa's distinctive ability to blend architectural rigor and refined decorative sensibility. Designed in the 1950s, it reflects the Milanes...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950
Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

Paolo Buffa Pair of Cabinets, Dry-Bar Cabinet and Secretary, circa 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional and rare pair of Paolo Buffa, Italy, circa 1950 mahogany cabinets with molded front panels, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. One, a dry-bar cabinet and the...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940
Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940

Italian Rosewood and Parchment Cabinet by Paolo Buffa circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very good labeled Paolo Buffa for Arrighi Serafino rosewood and parchment front cabinet circa 1940. Having upper open shelf with sliding glas...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Parchment Paper

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details
Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Brass Details

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental Paola Buffa Italian Mid-century Modern Credenza, Burl, Bronze Details Offered for sale is very long Italian Mid-century Modern credenza, attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Exceptional Italian double-sided desk from the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. Crafted in finely grained walnut, this impressive piece features a perfectly balanced...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950
Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950

Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Magnificent Italian sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa in the 50s. Underlining the upper floor is wood veneer arranged in a herringbone pattern. The doors have three panels each embel...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture
Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture

Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Vigevano, PV

Paul Buffa. Mobile Bar from the 1950s Production La Permanente Cantù furniture

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

A wonderful 1950 two door bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with faux malachite panels
A wonderful 1950 two door bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with faux malachite panels

A wonderful 1950 two door bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with faux malachite panels

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

A wonderful 1950s bar cabinet by Paolo Buffa with stunning herring bone mahogany veneer on both front doors and the sides. Each door has two faux malachite panels with brass surround...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa
Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa

Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Credenza Attributed To Paolo Buffa. Offered is a handsome Italian mid-century credenza, commode, chest or sideboard with beautiful lines, tapered legs and bronze hardw...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Wonderful Italian sideboard or chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Truly refined the used wood combination in maple for the drawers and walnut for the furniture re...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Bar Cabinet in Light Wood attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Oirlo, LI

This rare Grissinato Bar Cabinet in light wood, attributed to Paolo Buffa and dating from the 1940s, is an exquisite example of Italian Art Deco elegance. The exterior displays refin...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa for Eugenio Quarti

By Paolo Buffa, Mario Quarti

Located in Roma, RM

An elegant and architecturally composed Italian mid-century sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Milan by the distinguished workshop of Eugenio Quarti, circa 1950s. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Italian Mid-Century Cabinet by Paolo Buffa, c.1930s
Italian Mid-Century Cabinet by Paolo Buffa, c.1930s

Italian Mid-Century Cabinet by Paolo Buffa, c.1930s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Italian mid-century cabinet made by Paolo Buffa in cherry wood, circa 1930s. Dimension: W102 x D40 x H153 cm.  

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Elegant cherry bar cabinet with diamond-cut wood front by Paolo Buffa
Elegant cherry bar cabinet with diamond-cut wood front by Paolo Buffa

Elegant cherry bar cabinet with diamond-cut wood front by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2724 Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Elegant cherry cabinet with diamond-cut wood front, sabre-shaped feet, two side doors and two drop-down shelves with a bar covered in ground glass....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Fine Italian Modern Palisander, Mahogany and Brass Sideboard, Paolo Buffa
Fine Italian Modern Palisander, Mahogany and Brass Sideboard, Paolo Buffa

Fine Italian Modern Palisander, Mahogany and Brass Sideboard, Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Queens, NY

Fine Italian Mid-Century Modern Palisander, Mahogany and Brass Sideboard, Paolo Buffa

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa
Cabinet by Paolo Buffa

Cabinet by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

Exceptional cabinet by Paolo Buffa in walnut with mahogany interior and brass detail. Italy circa 1950. Measures: height 133cm, width 26cm, dept...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed
Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed

Paolo Buffa Rare high Buffet for Arrighi designs Gariboldi, signed

By Serafino Arrighi, Giovanni Gariboldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Magnificent 1950s Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Arrighi - Inlays by Giovanni Gariboldi, Signed An extraordinary example of mid-century Italian design, this grand credenza (high buffet ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

Cabinet Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli
Cabinet Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli

Cabinet Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Enchanting vintage 6-door wooden cabinet designed Attributed to Giovanni Gariboldi, possibly made by Colli, circa 1948, fine Italian manufacture. The closet is made entirely in the l...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's
Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950's

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Paolo Buffa Eight-Legs Grande Credenza in Wood and Brass, Italy, 1950's This tall credenza has a long, elegant shape and stands on eight slender legs, almost like stiletto heels—lig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Cabinet Paolo Buffa Design Mid-Century Modern Bar Furniture
Pair of Cabinet Paolo Buffa Design Mid-Century Modern Bar Furniture

Pair of Cabinet Paolo Buffa Design Mid-Century Modern Bar Furniture

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Pair of cabinet Paolo Buffa design Mid-Century Modern bar furniture, mahogany and brass. It has a large flap door that hides an elegant mirrored bar with glass shelf, noteworthy car...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mobile Bar / Container Walnut Root Brass 1950 Italy
Paolo Buffa Mobile Bar / Container Walnut Root Brass 1950 Italy

Paolo Buffa Mobile Bar / Container Walnut Root Brass 1950 Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Exceptional Walnut Root Bar Furniture By Paolo Buffa

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nutwood, Glass

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored
Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

Paolo Buffa & Giovanni Gariboldi Inlaid Brass Secretary Cabinet c 1950, Restored

By Giovanni Garibaldi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the elegance of mid-20th century Italian craftsmanship with this beautifully restored secretary cabinet, crafted circa 1950. Designed by the renowned Italian artist Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), and featuring intricate brass intarsia by Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971), this piece is a testament to both artistry and functionality. The upper section is framed by glazed doors adorned with brass star inlays. Unlocking these doors reveals a burgundy velvet-lined interior with two fixed glass shelves. Above, a majestic brass-inlaid swan neck split-pediment design crowns the case. Opening the secretary desk door unveils a gorgeous fruitwood fitted interior accented with inlaid trim. A central brass crest with a working lock and decorated brass key adds a touch of security and sophistication. Flanked by three drawers on either side, each adorned with decorated brass knobs in similar style of Tommi Parzinger, the desk provides ample storage with its five central file dividers. The lower cabinet features a pair of finely reeded doors that open to reveal additional finished storage space. Supported by brass sabots, every detail of this secretary showcases exceptional craftsmanship and enduring beauty, making it a prized addition to any collection of fine furniture. The two parts can separate for easier transportation and shipping. There are brackets on the reverse that help to hold the top in place while in use. This Italian secretary cabinet...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa

Italian Design Midcentury Cabinet Vitrine Attributed to Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Well designed and finished with valuable materials. Ormolu-mounted, carved and inlaid with rare woods. Paolo Buffa was named one of the most important designers in Italy. Architec...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Sideboard for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Sideboard for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Sideboard for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa sideboard for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, veneer and brass, Italy, 1950s. This mid-century sideboard, crafted in Italy around 1950, embodies the era's dedication to eleg...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Sideboard in Wood

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful wooden sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s of fine Italian manufacture. The sideboard is made of a very beautiful and distinctive light wood. There are two wood...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Sideboard with Mirror Attributed Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Midcentury Sideboard with Mirror Attributed Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Midcentury Sideboard with Mirror Attributed Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful sideboard with mirror i by Paolo Buffa, 1950s. The piece is really rare and important. The sideboard cabinet is supported by two major foot socks with bronze. Handmade edge...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Mid-century modern rosewood brass trumeau designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s This rare and exquisite trumeau, designed by the renowned Italian designer Paolo Buffa, is a masterpie...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Wall Mounted Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1950's
Wall Mounted Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1950's

Wall Mounted Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1950's

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Wall Mounted Credenza by Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1950's Paolo Buffa wall-mounted credenza, Italy, 1950s. This compact cabinet is executed with a vertically ribbed f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa, Italian Modern, Cherrywood, Brass, Sideboard, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa, Italian Modern, Cherrywood, Brass, Sideboard, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa, Italian Modern, Cherrywood, Brass, Sideboard, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Manhasset, NY

Paolo Buffa, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Cherrywood, Brass, Sideboard, Italy, 1950s A highly sculptural and unique cherrywood and brass sideboard designed and produced by Paolo Buff...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Mid 20th Century Italian Striped Wooden Buffet By Paolo Buffa c.1950
Mid 20th Century Italian Striped Wooden Buffet By Paolo Buffa c.1950

Mid 20th Century Italian Striped Wooden Buffet By Paolo Buffa c.1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Mid 20th Century large buffet by Paolo Buffa, featuring a striking vertical stripe pattern created with contrasting woods. Standing on four slender legs, the piece includes a central...

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20th Century Italian Other Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940
Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940

Midcentury Trumeau Bookcases or Cabinets by Paolo Buffa, 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant trumeau bookcases produced by Fratelli Lietti. Exceptional design furniture by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa, in mahogany wood, front finely inlaid decoration with ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian secretaire Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi on Anzani execution Signed
Italian secretaire Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi on Anzani execution Signed

Italian secretaire Paolo Buffa and Serafino Arrighi on Anzani execution Signed

By Anzani, Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi

Located in Milano, IT

Majestic Italian 1950s Secretaire by Paolo Buffa - Execution by Serafino Arrighi, Inlay by G. Anzani An outstanding and highly collectible Italian mid-century secretaire, designed by...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Extraordinary Trumeau by Paolo Buffa
Extraordinary Trumeau by Paolo Buffa

Extraordinary Trumeau by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Rare trumeau by Paolo Buffa. Palisander with brass inlay by Giovanni Gariboldi. Brass sabots. Similar example I mobili di Paolo Buffa di R . Rizzi pag56

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Chinoiserie Cabinet by Giambattista Gianotti, Unique piece
Chinoiserie Cabinet by Giambattista Gianotti, Unique piece

Chinoiserie Cabinet by Giambattista Gianotti, Unique piece

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Rare chinoiserie cabinet with polychrome decorations made in Giambattista Gianotti's Officine Riunite d'Arte Decorativa (Room 116) for the II Biennial - Lombard Section - Room with Furniture and Stained Glass Windows of the Officine Riunite d'Arte Decorativa. Unique Exemplar. The extraordinary piece of furniture is dated 1925. The piece of furniture is an extraordinary example of great cabinet making and woodworking. In fact, these special features are denoted by the manic inlays inserted in the cabinet. The inlays are perfect even in its smallest elements. Its depictions are mainly ornaments and floral elements. These inlays are found on the crown of the cabinet, on the sides, and on the legs. The cabinet opens via two lockable doors. Inside we find great magic! We are greeted by numerous walnut wood drawers of various sizes that can be opened with wooden knobs. Each wooden door is finely carved with ornaments and natural elements such as flowers and birds. The two main doors inside are also finely carved. Let's call it a chinoiserie piece of furniture because of this element that contradicts it: the numerous cabinets inserted inside, where opening this piece of furniture looks like opening a secret chest...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Mid-Century mahogany dresser / sideboard / chest with 6 drawers mounted with brass drawer pulls supporting a dark green / black marble top, resting on four legs, the front tw...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940
Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940

Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A fine and elegant chest of drawers or commode by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940. The handsome mahogany case is perfectly proportioned with four horizontal drawers, all with a slight curve...

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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Credenza Italiana in pergamena intarsiata disegnata da Paolo Buffa nel 1950
Credenza Italiana in pergamena intarsiata disegnata da Paolo Buffa nel 1950

Credenza Italiana in pergamena intarsiata disegnata da Paolo Buffa nel 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Magnifica credenza italiana disegnata da Paolo Buffa ed eseguita probabilmente su commissione di alto livello dall'Associazione Artigiani Canturini...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Trumeau in Wood and Glass for Serafino Arrighi
Paolo Buffa Trumeau in Wood and Glass for Serafino Arrighi

Paolo Buffa Trumeau in Wood and Glass for Serafino Arrighi

By Serafino Arrighi, Paolo Buffa

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful wooden trumeau designed by the great Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi in the 1950s. The cabinet is made entirely of very fine and durable curo wood. At the base there are...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa
Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa

Italian Mid-Century Brass Inlaid Secretary, by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

A fine example of a Mid-Century rosewood secretary by Italian designer, Paola Buffa (1903-1970) and brass intarsia inlay by artist Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971). The upper case with...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Trumeau Bookcases in Mahogany Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Pair of Trumeau Bookcases in Mahogany Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Pair of Trumeau Bookcases in Mahogany Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This exquisite Mahogany trumeau boasts a stunning design, featuring two doors at the base, along with an upper section that includes a showcase with two doors, a central connecting p...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Paolo Buffa case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Paolo Buffa case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Dassi, and Ico Parisi. Prices for Paolo Buffa case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,677 and can go as high as $77,668, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,953.