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1930s Italian Pair of Chairs and Armchair, Paolo Buffa Attributed, from Cantù

$10,564.87per set
£7,735.59per set
€8,800per set
CA$14,345.51per set
A$16,081.20per set
CHF 8,385.98per set
MX$197,116.31per set
NOK 106,264.50per set
SEK 101,029per set
DKK 66,972.58per set
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Art Deco age, midcentury, pair of chairs and "Barchetta" armchair, in walnut, Paolo Buffa attributed, from Cantù. The raised edges are in ebonized walnut, while the flat parts in brown walnut. The armchair has a spring-steel seat, while the two chairs have an elastic seat. The upholstery fabric is original and in excellent condition and has been dry cleaned and sterilized. The structure in walnut polished with shellac and final wax. We can sell chairs separated from the armchair and we can make new upholstery upon request. Meaures in cm: Chairs H 52/100 W 47 D 47 Armchair H 40/70 W 83 D 63 Abuot the designer Paolo Buffa: one of the greatest Mid-Century Modern designers in Italy and in the world The Italian architect-designer Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) was active between the 1930s and 1960s. It is known for a series of furniture designs that combine neoclassical and art deco motifs with modernist principles. His pieces rarely include identifying marks, making them difficult to authenticate. Born and raised in Milan, Buffa studied architecture at the famous Polytechnic of the city, graduating in 1927.
  • Attributed to:
    Paolo Buffa (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 24.81 in (63 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vigonza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FW261stDibs: LU2495312892382

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