Paolo Buffa Furniture
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 Rosewood Sycamore and Brass Console Vanity, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful vanity designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1940s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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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 Furniture
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Wool, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Vintage Polished Walnut Living Room Set by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian living room set, composed with one two seater sofa, two lounge chairs and one ottoman, footrest made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery
Paolo Buffa rosewood sycamore and brass chest of drawers 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in Italy in the 1940s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Brass
Paolo Buffa Rare Pair of Large Brass Wall Lights with Paper Shades, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa for Achille Donzelli rare and important pair of large six-arm wall lights or sconces with intricately decorative brass structures each with six lights with vellum or pape...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Brass
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 Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Rare Pen Drawing by Giovanni Gariboldi for Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pen drawing by Giovanni Gariboldi for Paolo Buffa.
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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian Three Piece Suite In Toffee Boucle, Paulo Buffa, c.1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful set of mid 20th Century Italian armchairs and sofa by Paulo Buffa. These pieces showcase impeccable quality, boasting a ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Bouclé, Pine
1950s Paolo Buffa Pair of Mahogany Nightstands or Bedside Tables
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in New York, NY
1950s Paolo Buffa pair of polished mahogany nightstands or bedside tables with three tapering legs ending in brass sabots. These elegant nightstands have a lovely curvaceous front a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Four Paolo Buffa Highback Chiavari Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Chiavari
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Paolo Buffa
Manufacturer: Chiavari
Era: 1960s
Materials: Mahogany
Measurements: 18? wide x 17? deep x 52.5? tall
Seat: 19? tall
Condition: In excelle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Mahogany
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.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Velvet
Art Deco Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa per Cassina in Mahogany with Onix Top
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very elegant 1940s Italian design table by Paolo Buffa per Cassina with oval shaped rosa coloured onix top . Stunning carved stem with golden brass feet finish. The table is signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Onyx
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 Furniture
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Brass
Paolo Buffa four-legged table with brass capitals and tips
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Four-legged table with brass capitals and tips, ribbed wood band and Bardiglio marble top.
Manufactured by Dassi Turin, ca.1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Marble
Paolo Buffa Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A Paolo Buffa designed very finely carved walnut mirror, Italy, circa 1940. This exquisite and grand in scale wall mirror is trapezoid in form, with exceptional and delicate hand-car...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Crystal
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 Furniture
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Cherry
20th Century Italian Pair of Mid-Century Maplewood Nightstands by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of nightstands made of hand crafted polished Maplewood, designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The bed side tables are composed with a glass shelf and two small doors, detailed with its original brass hardware. The small side chests...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Metal, Brass
20th Century White Italian Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian lounge chairs and a kidney shaped ottoman, stool made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Paolo Buffa Leather Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Lounge chair by Paolo Buffa.
Wood frame with enveloping backrest, hosts two movable leather cushions.
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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Leather, Wood
20th Century Paolo Buffa Armchair & Pouf in Wood and Upholstery for Marelli, 50s
By Paolo Buffa, Eredi Marelli
Located in Turin, Turin
Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903-1970), architect and designer, worked in the field of furniture design. Trained in the studio of Ponti and Lancia, from where he borrowed elements of neoclassical inspiration, in 1928, Buffa opened his own studio with Cassi Ramelli...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Side Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian side table by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol.
Etched rectangular glass with stars and circles motives hold by a mahogany pedestal base...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Brass
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 Furniture
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Rush, Wood
Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Paolo Buffa armchair, Made in Italy, 1940s.
Armchair with walnut wood frame, upholstery in Original fabric.
The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands and ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboard/ Bar / Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Timeless and Enchanting Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical cabinet / bar / sideboard / credenza / console / sofa table by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950. The cabinet / cons...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Modern Inlaid Commode, Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Inlaid Commode, Paolo Buffa
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa Bedroom Set with Vanity Mirror, Armchairs and Ottoman
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful bedroom set designed by the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1950s for fine Italian manufacture. The set consists of dressing table cabinet with vanity mirror...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
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
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Italian Demi-Lune Neoclassical Marble Console Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian console table with a small drawer, made of hand crafted ebonized Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The freestanding Neoc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Marble, Metal, Brass
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 Furniture
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Wood
Mahogany Centre Table by Paolo Buffa with Inlay Decoration, Italy, circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Knutsford, GB
A mahogany centre table by Paolo Buffa.
Rectangular form.
Original colored glass top.
The frieze inlaid with a band of stylized anthemion decoration inlaid in sycamore wood.
The tape...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Italy Midcentury Pair of Ebonized Walnut Chiavari Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very rare pair of Chiavari chairs in ebonized walnut by Paolo Buffa. The chairs have original fabric seating in geometric designs in excellent conditions. Gilt brass feet.
Measures cm: H 123/48, W 40, D 44.
About PAOLO BUFFA
Italian architect and designer Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) was active between the 1930s and 1960s, and is known for his décor that blends neoclassical style with Art Deco motifs and modernist principles. His pieces are often devoid of trademarks or hallmarks, thus making them difficult to authenticate.
Born and raised in Milan, Buffa studied architecture at the famous Polytechnic of the city, where he graduated in 1927. The following year he founded a design studio together with Antonio Cassi Ramelli, met during a short work in the atelier of Gio Ponti and Emilio Launch. The two designers' professional debut took place in 1930, when the duo presented a dining room installation at that year's Triennale. Between 1933 and 1936, Buffa will found his own studio.
Drawing for the upper social classes in Milan, Buffa's designs are handcrafted in the finest and most quality materials, and are able to rival Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, a legend of French Art Déco. Collaborating with talented cabinetmakers such as Mario Quarti, and skilled craftsmen, Buffa slowly manages to introduce modern techniques to the design scene of the early 1940s. The evolution of Buffa's aesthetics, progressively more and more modern, is very clear and linear; from early neoclassical furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Mahogany
A pair of wingback chairs by Paolo Buffa recently upholstered, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of wingback chairs by Paolo Buffa recently upholstered with zebra print leather, circa 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Pair Of Italian Armchairs By Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Cherry wood frame
Spindle back
Decorative feet with brass caps
Italy 1950s
Certificate of authenticity from the Paolo Buffa archives
Alcuni Mobili di Paolo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Cherry
Italian Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Queen-Size Bed
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany queen size bed with a shaped top having an indented center on the headboard and footboard with a "V" design veneer (PAOLO BUFFA) (headboard, footboard -1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Mahogany
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid Century Lounge Chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paolo Buffa Italian mid century lounge chair
Italy, circa 1950’s
This chair is equal parts comfy and stylish
A timeless classic newly reupholstered in vintage Italian wool bouclé
We ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
High Backrest Chiavari Chairs done in Mahogany by Paolo Buffa Pair, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa, Marelli & Colico
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern High Backrest Chairs attr. to Italian star of design, Paolo Buffa. The chairs are done in dark wood, most likely mahogany a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Fabric, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
6 drawers commode in gold wood by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Monaco, MC
Important 6 drawers commode designed by Paolo Buffa.
Golden oakwood, bronze handles, brass feet.
Italian work circa 1950
Hight feet and rounded notch under the deck.
More info...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Cabinet for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1955
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Paolo Buffa cabinet for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, wood and brass, Italy, 1955.
This sideboard designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by La Permanente Mobili Cantù in Italy in the 19...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 elegant walnut dining chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-1893
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Set of 6 elegant dining chairs in walnut with nice carved back and upholsterd seat.
Manifactured by Serafino Arrighi, Italy, 1938.
Bibl. Mobili di...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Walnut
20th Century Italian Single Vintage Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed club chair is composed with tw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Art Deco Teak and Maple Coffee Table By Paolo Buffa , 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1950s by Paolo Buffa. It is completely made of Teak wood, with a fine maple line decoration on the top.
We also have availabl...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Maple, Teak
Italian Art Deco Cherry Wood and Glass Mirror by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco mirror was produced in Italy in the 1940s by Paolo Buffa. The structure is in cherry wood, while the frontal part are in mirror and glass..
Matching hanging console av...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Cherry, Mirror, Glass
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 Furniture
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Brass
Rocking Chair in Cherry Wood by Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian rocking chair in cherry wood by Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s.
Dimension: H92 x W57 x D80 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pie...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Wood, Cherry
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 Furniture
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Hardwood
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 Furniture
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Velvet, Walnut
Large Rosewood Console by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Impressive rosewood console by Italian designer Paolo Buffa. Long rosewood console featuring elegant legs supported by brass sabots, and a marquetry neoclassical lidded tazza flanke...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Rosewood
Paolo Buffa Gueridon table in wood and glass, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Paolo Buffa Gueridon in dark lacquered wood and glass
Using the handle, the table can be easily moved around the room.
Table top height 43 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi Rare Cherry and Walnut Rectangular Table, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa, Serafino Arrighi
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa for Serafino Arrighi rare and exquisite rectangular table with polished cherrywood veneered tabletop, decorative carved diamond or pyramid-shaped square wood panels on ta...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cherry
Decorative Side or Dining Chair by Paolo Buffa Made in Italy Ca. 1950’s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic mid century style really only the Italians could attain, this gem was produced by master designer Paolo Buffa, and it is in very fine, original, untouched condition.
P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Rush, Wood
Lacquered Beech Dining Table in the style of Paolo Buffa with Taupe Glass Top
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This table is made in black lacquered beech and features brass feet caps and details and a taupe back-painted glass top.
It is a vintage item, therefore it migh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Wooden Coffee Table with Squares Top, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Paolo Buffa beautifully executed wooden coffee table with squares top,
Glass protective top.
Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
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Glass, Wood
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 Furniture
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Rosewood, Parchment Paper
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 Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid Century Armchair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, c. 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York City, NY
Upholstered mid-century armchair by Paolo Buffa.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Italian Vintage Modern Single Walnut Lounge Chair by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut designed by Paolo Buffa, in good condition. The detailed living room club chair is comp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Extendable Dining Table designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Beautiful Dining Table designed by Paolo Buffa in 1950s, great executive quality that is evident from various details, the top in precious green marble from the Alpes, the lateral ba...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Paolo Buffa Night Stands With Marble Tops
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Mid-Century night stands by Paolo Buffa with frieze drawers. In the Neo-Classical manner, with marquetry, shaped cream marble tops and brass sabot and handles.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950
walnut, original gold velvet, iron
very good original condition
Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern, upholstered wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa.
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table by Paolo Buffa with Casters, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
This elegant rectangular coffee table is made in walnut and features casters and a lowers shelf.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
c.1950s
Cherry wood
H92 x W57 x D80 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paolo Buffa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Paolo Buffa furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Franco Albini, Marco Zanuso, and Arflex. Prices for Paolo Buffa furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $660 and can go as high as $77,668, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,644.