Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

20th Century, William Ulrich Pair of Armchairs 1950s

About the Item

Guglielmo Ulrich was an Italian architect, furniture designer, and painter. He was born to a notable family of Danish origin. In 1924, Ulrich enrolled in the Scuola Speciale di Architettura at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera. He finished his studies at Politecnico di Milano in 1927 and soon became a very influential figure in modern Italian design. In 1930, along with Scaglia and Wild, Guglielmo Ulrich founded and became head designer of home furnishing company Arca, a company engaged in the creation of high-quality furnishing accessories characterized by craftsmanship and the use of premium materials. In the 1950s, he participated in several editions of the Triennale di Milano and concentrated on designing buildings, offices, and retail shops throughout Italy. Most of Ulrich's furniture designs from this era, and especially his chairs and chaise lounges, resemble simplified and streamlined design versions of late 19th century pieces and do not necessarily conform to modern designs prevalent in northern Europe and the U.S. in the 1950s. In the 1960s, Ulrich focused his work toward industrial design and was able to create original and impactful objects. His talent was rewarded on many occasions. In 1961, he won the Fiera di Trieste award for his Trieste chair, produced by furniture maker Saffa. 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 prevailing aesthetics of Modernism. Here a wonderful pair of armchair with wooden structure, brass details and fabric covering, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Italy in 1950. In very good condition and ready to be shipped. The sofa as shown in the photo is also available.
  • Attributed to:
    Guglielmo Ulrich (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 39.77 in (101 cm)Depth: 33.08 in (84 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Turin, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5450243433822

More From This Seller

View All
20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti/Casa e Giardino Pair of Armchairs 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Ignazio Gardella Pair of Armchairs mod. Digamma for Gavina, 1950s
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Turin, Turin
Ignazio Gardella (1905-1999) was an Italian architect, engineer and designer. His long professional career produced an enormous number of projects and achievements. Among the first b...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Studio Gavina Pair of Armchairs
By Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
Gavina Studio was founded by Dino Gavina in the 1960. Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need fo...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

20th Century, Erberto Carboni Pair of Armchairs mod. Delfino
By Erberto Carboni
Located in Turin, Turin
Erberto Carboni graduated in architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Parma, he immediately started working as a graphic designer, opening a studio in his hometown (he develope...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Carlo Mollino Pair of Red Armchair 50s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Turin, Turin
Carlo Mollino (Turin, 1905-73) was an architect who committed equally to art and to technique, embodying the figure of the Italian Renaissance polymath in the context of modernity. H...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

20th Century Kazuhide Takahama Gavina Studio Pair of Armchairs mod. Mantilla
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina began his activity as early as the 1940s with objects for theater sets, his great passion. Convinced of the need for design that was modern but also rich in poetry, he gr...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Rubber

You May Also Like

Pair of Italian Armchairs Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 81 cm; W= 64 cm; D= 59 cm; H seat= 42 cm.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Satin Armchairs, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs in the Ulrich style, structure and legs in solid wood, covering in satin, made in the 1950s Conditions as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Satin, Beech

Pair of 20th Century Armchairs
Located in London, England
Pair of mid-century armchairs by Cintique. Solid beech re-finished frames and newly upholstered cushions in a green velvet. U.K circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Rare Armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare pair of armchairs, Napoli, Italy, 1950s. Structurally sound, feather cushions, newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

20th Century Art Deco Baby Pink Armchair, 1950s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
An unusual chair with organic shapes. A spring seat, very comfortable. After full carpentry and upholstery renovation. Padded with high-quality velour velvet (color 21). It was produ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Recently Viewed

View All