Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
Italian, 1904-1977
Furniture designer Guglielmo Ulrich was born in Milan to a family with Danish origins. After completing his studies at the Brera Academy, the Scuola Speciale di Architettura and the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1927, Ulrich’s status quickly rose in high-society circles, as he’d gained a reputation for creating elegant interiors for a range of commercial and private clients. Architecture and furniture design in Milan was evolving during the era owing to industrialization, and Ulrich’s modernist work was seen as fresh and forward-looking.
In 1930, Ulrich established the furniture company ARCA — which was short for Arredamento Casa — with colleagues Attilio Scaglia and Renato Wild. Together they created a platform for Ulrich’s designs, which were quite different from the typical furnishings found in Europe at the time.
Ulrich favored simple lines — tapered table and chair legs, lean silhouettes — and the graceful contours of his console tables and dining chairs are representative of an endeavor to streamline neoclassical forms. He created luxurious but practical furniture and home accessories that featured an emphasis on craftsmanship as well as an integration of exotic materials such as ebonized wood, opaline glass and green marble. Ulrich’s designs were very much in line with what we now know as the Art Deco style, which was officially introduced to the world in 1925 at Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. He collaborated with legendary architect and designer Gio Ponti on designs for a hotel property in the late 1930s and co-edited Ponti’s revered Domus magazine with Milanese architect Melchiorre Bega.
By the 1950s, Ulrich was firmly established as one of the most influential Milanese designers, having a hand in designing homes, commercial properties and more. In 1961, he won the Fiera di Trieste award for his lightweight Trieste chair, a seat that shared common ground with Ponti’s iconic Superleggera chair and was produced by Saffa.
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Creator: Guglielmo Ulrich
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Located in Palermo, Sicily
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Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1950s, completely restored with new padding and covered in Bouclè fabric, as shown in the photo, the armrests and feet are in curved walnut, also restored and polished.
Guglielmo Ulrich. Born in Milan in 1904 to Alberto and Luisa Battaglia. Coming from a noble family...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of Eight, Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
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Guglielmo Ulrich, Organic Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height: 17”
Reupholstered in brand new fabric.
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Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 black benches by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904-1977), architect, designer, interior decorator, and painter, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting figures in the history of modern Italian furniture. Mi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Guglielmo Ulrich Pair of Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet Upholstery
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, pair of lounge chairs, oak, velvet upholstery, Italy, 1940s
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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six Guglielmo Ulrich chairs with wooden structure and skai coverings Italy 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid set of 6 Guglielmo Ulrich chairs with wooden structure and skai coverings made in Italy 195o ca.Italian architect, painter and furniture designer, Guglielmo Ulrich, descende...
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1950s Italian Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich side chairs pair made in Italy 1950
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice pair of side chairs or bedroom chairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, made by unknown manufacturer in Italy 1950. The egg-shaped chairs have solid walnut wooden legs which have a ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Exceptional Guglielmo Ulrich Armchair in Velvet and Fluted Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Guglielmo Ulrich in the 1940s.
The elegant design is marked by the distinct, curved lines of the winged backrest and the rounded li...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Set Six ‘Trieste’ Dining Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Saffa
Located in Chicago, IL
Celebrate the ingenuity of Modernist Italian design with this exceptionally rare set of six dining chairs from the "Trieste" series, masterfully crafted by Guglielmo Ulrich in 1961. Manufactured by Saffa, Italy, these exquisite chairs stand as testament to Ulrich's design genius, embodying an innovative fusion of form, function, and craftsmanship.
Named after the first prize it won at the Fiera di Trieste in 1961, the "Trieste" chair showcases its innovative and lightweight construction, paralleling Gio Ponti's famed Superleggera chair. It demonstrates a revolutionary use of lightweight wood and intricate craftsmanship, with solid mahogany construction and unique open dovetail joins in lamellar wood that effortlessly connects the legs and backrest together without the use of screws. These split joinery details, visible at each joint, add a unique design element, making each chair a statement piece. These chairs were produced in limited quantities, further enhancing their exclusivity and appeal to collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
The set of six dining armchairs are in very good vintage condition, having been carefully refinished / restored by the previous owner. Each chair is upholstered with plush velvet - four in a soft moss green, and two in a dark emerald green, providing a stylish touch of color. The wrapped seats can be easily reupholstered, giving you the opportunity to customize the chairs to your taste!
As light as they are luxurious, these "Trieste" chairs rival Gio Ponti's Supperleggera in their innovative use of lightweight materials, without compromising on comfort or stability.
Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 - 1977), born into a noble Danish family in Milan, was a seminal figure in Italian design. His works were inspired by 18th and 19th century designs yet reflected a profound understanding of material and simplicity in form and function. His penchant for rare and exquisite materials, combined with an unerring eye...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Guglielmo Ulrich Lounge Chairs in Walnut, Fabric, and Brass, Italy, 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Lounge Chairs inWalnut , Fabric, and Brass, Italy 1930s
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Pair of Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, chairs in solid walnut and upholstered in fabric, the chairs have been polished with shellac. I recommend...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Uglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Lounge chairs in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s
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Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Sofa in Original Fabric, Italy 1930s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Almelo, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco sofa in original fabric, Italy 1930s
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Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Armchair, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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Six Guglielmo Ulrich Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the chairs are in walnut and the upholstery is in textured velvet, the upholstery is original and in good...
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Pair of Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Green Velvet Italian Design
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and classy, ebonized cone-shaped wooden feet, great design, great beauty.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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1940s Art Deco Italian Club Chairs, Unusual Form, Oversized by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super stylized matched pair Italian Art Deco exaggerated bulbous club chairs, I believe the chairs were reupholstered 30-40 years ago is a beautiful q...
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Woven Leather Brera Bench by Guglielmo Ulrich for Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in 1934 by Guglielmo Ulrich, the Brera bench comprises a solid ash frame curving into tapered feet, across which are woven of thick straps of leather. This iteration, produc...
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Gugliemo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian Art Deco sofa and two armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
The armchairs measure: cm W 110 x D 87 x H 82 x S 42.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Sofa, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Particular three-seat sofa attributed to the famous architect Guglielmo Ulrich, the upholstery is original of the time but it is recommended to replace it. 1940s production in Art De...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in taranto, IT
Pair of splendid and fascinating original armchairs from the 1940s designed by guglielmo ulrich , upholstered in velvety coral-colored fabric with lower fringe in wool
enormous di...
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1940s Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Guglielmo Ulrich Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1930s
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Pair of Brown Suede Armchairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1936
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Berlin, DE
These rare armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich have a solid and intimate feel. Covered with a brown suede, possibly reupholstered some time ago. Feet made of walnut.
Guglielmo Ulrich wa...
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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Ladder Back Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Finely crafted set of six ebonized wood and brown leather dining chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa 1940.
The peculiarity of the ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and sensuous pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical wood and upholstery slipper / lounge chairs / armchairs by Guglielmo Ulrich. The pieces feature round sculpted...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
Midcentury modern Green Velvet Armchair, Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy 1950 's
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern Green Velvet Armchair, Gugliemo Ulrich, Italy 1950 's
Early 1950 's armchair with curved wood arms, designed by Gugliemo Ulrich.
Touch of modern design mixed wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Guglielmo Ulrich Italian Modern Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Italian architect, painter and furniture designer, Guglielmo Ulrich, descended from a noble family with Danish origins. He quickly became a very influential figure in modern Italian design and his models are real delicacies today.
As this pair of 1950s lounge chairs show, Ulrich’s work is elegant and rich in detail. Although his work does not quite conform with the strict norms of simplicity of the time, it fits the prevalent aesthetics of Modernism. In the case of these chairs, the fully upholstered bodies show the general mid-century modern characteristics with an ergonomic and functional design. The seats are slightly raised, and the backs tilted, creating an angle that supports the sitter and the lounging experience. The wooden arms transcending to form the back legs however, truly stand out. The sharp curvature of the armrests and front legs define the look and create an interesting effect, as if the upholstered seats and backs were connected to them without joinery. The carved, dark wood and soft upholstery make them even more pronounced. There are more, subtler features to these chairs, including the wider armrests and the curved backrests, both in service of comfortable lounging. Thanks to the quality of his furnishings, that Ulrich designed and made personally, he became the trusted architects of many upper-class Milanese families. He participates in the furnishing of the most prestigious Italian ships: Cristoforo Colombo, Raffaello, etc.
“A nobleman of yesteryear, with sudden jokes and twists, such as a pipe with an egg in his mouth and a very concrete sense of doing” is how he was often described. This pair of chairs is much like this description with a playful, elegant design completed by quality materials and craftsmanship.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
24.4 in W x 31.69 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 14.17 in; Arm height 23.42 in
62 cm W x 80.5 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 36 cm; Arm height 59.5 cm
About the designer:
Guglielmo Ulrich (born 1904, Milan–died 1977...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Guglielmo Ulrich Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Guglielmo Ulrich 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 Guglielmo Ulrich seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Guglielmo Ulrich were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Melchiorre Bega, and Vivai del Sud. Prices for Guglielmo Ulrich seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $377 and can go as high as $38,815, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,450.
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