Italian Armchairs

An early original 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new burnt orange English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction. Literature: Repertorio del Desi...

Armchairs from mid-century Italy attributed to Guiglielmo Ulrich, noted Italian architect and designer. These chairs are made with solid wood construction and iconic curved arms. The...

Mid-century Italian armchair in cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower.

Brown velvet armchair by Luigi Pellegrin for MIM, Roma, 1950s, Italy. Featuring a fiberglass base in good condition, some signs or bumps visible in the pictures, the cushions should...

Beautifull and rare armchairs "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the early 1950s. Original yellow velvet. Good vintage condition: all parts are authentic a...

Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Palolo Buffa Design Fornasetti-style printed

Reclining armchair designed by Nello Pini for Novarredo in the 1950s, the armchair has been restored and upholstered in light blue velvet.

Pair of bergère armchairs, Alata Mod. 820 armchairs, designed by Gio Ponti for the Royal Hotel in Naples and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950. Completely restored and recently uphols...

Pair of Italian Armchairs from the 1950s with Original Marelli Fabric - Vintage Design with Decorative Fringes and Cone Legs This elegant pair of 1950s Italian lounge armchairs is a ...

Pair of small Margherita model armchairs with high and comfortable backrest, conical beech foot, upholstery in good condition. The velvet is original from the period but a new uphols...

Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of armchairs is attributed to Italian design icon, Paolo Buffa. Coinciding with contemporary debates about the role of design and its responsibility to the larger population, Buffa reworked the presiding neoclassical idiom. The architect incorporated simplified forms into his designs in order to streamline production techniques, whilst always retaining a high regard for materials and harmonious portions. This pair of armchairs is said to have been designed by Buffa during the 1950s and elegantly balances comfort and functionality with high-quality craftsmanship and materials: the refined, articulated lines of the armchairs’ frames counter the volume of its cushions and uniquely patterned upholstery. By the mid-1930s, Buffa had established his own studio, where the Milanese architect designed expertly crafted furniture featuring intricate details and combined luxurious materials for an elite clientele. Buffa developed close relationships with cabinetmaking workshops in Brianza, renowned for their traditional furniture manufacturing, and during the following decades collaborated with some of the period’s most skilled artisans. These relationships enabled Buffa to introduce a modern vocabulary into his work whilst adhering to Milan’s heritage of artisan furniture production, in order to realize inventive furniture designs that revealed a skilful union of design and execution. These chairs embody this patently, with their most intricate feature being the upholstery covering the elegant, stylish shape of the solid wood frames. The elaborate pattern invites the eyes to spend time observing and exploring it, therefore the overall impression is interesting and stylish, while it also makes these chairs a one-of-a-kind pair. The exposed architectural, tapered legs supporting the comfortable seats and curved backs complement the design of this model greatly. The slim look serves as a counterweight to the voluptuous bodies, and the colour of the wood complements the pattern as well. The overall design is focused on elegant and measured proportions, balanced compositions, and refined décor elements including the exclusive materials. Besides the upholstery, the versatile shapes, from the curving, rounded edges on the top to the characteristic armrests and tapered legs, make these chairs stand out. Buffa’s designs were featured in important publications, such as Roberto Aloi’s L’arredamento moderno series, through which a coherent evolution can be traced in Buffa’s work as he interpreted the formal elegance of Italian design with a subtle yet recognizably modern rigour evidenced by this pair. Paolo Buffa was especially passionate about furniture and product design, an area where he remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. He was extremely active in the Milanese design scene that was just as vibrant and unique as these armchairs. In an atmosphere committed to the reinterpretation of the Lombard classicism and Milanese architecture, exceptional pieces were created, as this pair shows. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Small scratches and marks on the wood. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium patterned fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 29.52 in W x 34.44 in D x 37 in H; Seat height 15.15 in; Arm height 22.44 in 75 cm W x 87.5 cm D x 94 cm H; Seat height 38.5 cm; Arm height 57 cm Literature: 'Alcuni Mobili di Paolo Buffa', Domus, no. 178, October 1942, p. 431 for a similar example Roberto Aloi, L’Arredamento Moderno, quarta serie, Milan, 1949, fig. 366 for a similar example Roberto Rizzi, I mobile di Paolo Buffa, exh. cat., Mostra Internazionale dell'Arredamento, Cantù, 2002, pp. 30, 34-35 for a drawing and images of a similar example About the (attributed) designer: Paolo Buffa (born 1903, Milan – died 1970, Milan) was an Italian furniture designer who defined his own unique design aesthetic to become one of the most sought-after Italian designers of his day. Renowned for pairing elements from both the opulent Neoclassical and the streamlined Art Deco styles around a more modern sensitivity, Buffa excelled in creating high quality pieces that spoke to the well-to-do clientele of the time. Born in Milan in 1903, Buffa trained at the Politecnico di Milano. Following his graduation in 1927, he worked briefly for Gio Ponti, and in 1928, he partnered with architect Antonio Cassi to establish their own design studio in Milan. By 1936, Paolo Buffa opened his own independent studio where he became particularly successful, in part because he had already tapped into his unique combination of stylistic elements. His incorporation of more traditionally Neoclassical motifs or materials – for example, rich rosewoods or supple, velveteen fabrics – with the relatively avant-garde forms and themes of a lighter Art...

This pair of armchairs hails from Italy, dating back to the 1950s. They are a beautiful representation of mid-century design, showcasing the clean lines and elegant simplicity charac...

Executive chair of the 1950s in very elegant cherrywood, very interesting and classy shapes and designs, important for an important person.

A pair of Paolo Buffa Modernist armchairs. Wood frame with upholstered back seats and armrests.

Experience timeless elegance and innovative design with the Gilda reclining armchair, an iconic creation by Carlo Mollino from 1954, masterfully reproduced by Zanotta in the 1990s. ...

This pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. The pieces of furniture have small, wooden legs on which the cosy armchair bodies with almost pointed corners rest. The armchai...

Pair of high backed stylish wing chairs with brass shaped feet. Reupholstered in quality peppermint green velvet. These chairs are an iconic design statement of the 1950s. The chairs...

Midcentury Modern Vintage Yellow Armchair, Italy 1950s Vintage yellow Armchair, manufatured in Italy in the 1950s. A 1950s vintage armchair w...

Pair of midcentury Italian armchairs curved Arredamenti Corallo made in Italy, lateral structure in walnut wood, new uphols...

- Newly upholstered in quality velvet fabric including the new padding

Incredible pair of mid-century chairs in beech. These extraordinary pieces were designed and signed by Figli di Sanguineti and G.B. during the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy. The manufa...

Midcentury Italian chair new reupholstered and refinished. Upholstered in linen and cotton upholstery material.

Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950, Edizioni ISA, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The chairs ...

Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The curved and padded wooden structure, the covering has been replaced with a beautiful dark blue Bouclè fabric,...

Paolo Buffa style pair of armchairs in original 50's floral fabric and tapered wooden feet. Chairs can be reupholstered per clients design require...

Canada settee armchair with a structure in wood, seat, and back in padded blue-green velvet. It was designed by Ettore Sottsass Jr in 1959 and produced by the Italian company Poltro...

Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been completely restored and covered again with the original cover. It now only needs a new f...

Pair of Italian mid-century design armchairs, woven wool blend in green cotton, feet in diagonal wood, unique, Minimalist design. Paolo Buffa Attributed.

Mid-century Italian armchair in green velvet with wooden feet Gio Pont Style 1950s high back

Reclining Armchair with Flower Fabric. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and Internatio...

An early edition "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. This iconic model is designed in 1955 and was considered the flagship of the Tecno Company, The use of adva...

Busnelli armchair Mid-Century Italian design 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. It belonged to the father of a famous interior designer in my city. Busnelli. ...

Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...

Pair of armchairs covered in eco-leather and brass feet, 1950s Italian design. The armchairs have original upholstery, as shown in the photos in good condition but with small signs o...

Pair of 1950s reclining armchairs with fabric upholstery and brass feet. The armchairs have been fully restored, new upholstery and new cover that echoes the color and texture of th...

Guglielmo Pecorini, high back lounge chairs, ash wood, leather, brass, Italy, 1950s Wonderfully sculpted oak chairs featuring rich brown-reddish leather upholstery. Designed by Ital...

Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood and blue velvet paolo buffa design 1950, elegance and rarity for this wonderful pair of armchairs.

rare splendid armchair designed by Augusto Bozzi for saporiti , early 1950s. three-section curved plywood structure on black lacquered metal frame foam padding and cushions, ye...

Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs. The armchairs have beautiful geometric shapes that are very sharp and clean. Its armrests are triangular in shape with outward facing tip. T...

This rare armchair was produced in Italy during the 1950s, with its design attributed to Augusto Bozzi, who created several very similar metal-framed lounge chairs for Saporiti durin...

This enchanting pair of Italian armchairs, attributed to the renowned Giuseppe Scapinelli from the 1950s, embodies the perfect blend of elegance and uniqueness. Crafted from fine wal...

These exquisite mid-century modern Italian armchairs, attributed to the legendary Gio Ponti for Issa Bergamo, date back to circa 1955. A true testament to Ponti’s visionary design, t...

Original mid-century 1950 armchair high back in 1950.

Pair of Isa Bergamo Armchairs in Orange velvet and Brass feet period 1940/50 the artistic director was Gio ponti in those years. Totally restored .

An iconic pair of “Margherita” rattan armchairs, designed in the 1950s by Italian modernist Franco Albini for Bonacina. A pioneering blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist ...

Mid-Century Modern armchair design by Nino Zoncada, Italian manufacture. The armchair has brass legs and a light gray cotton fabric cover. New upholstery. Elegant design typical o...

Peculiar pair of egg chairs, Italian production circa 1950s. Velvet upholstery, painted iron feet, and brass details. Very good condition, original fabric with normal signs of time, ...

Pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù. Very elegant and comfortable, with upholstery redone in recent years but new upholstery is recommended.

Pair of Campanino armchairs produced by Enzo Rotella, made of stained beech wood and straw, manufactured in Chiavari, Italy, in the 1950s. The wide seat and curved armrests characte...

What a great design, we couldn't see ourselves enough. Measures: width 74 cm Depth 75 cm Height 109 cm Seat height 42 cm.  

This stunning Mid-Century Modern armchair has the ability to recline, offering extreme comfort in any seating arrangement. The plush off-white velour upholstery covers two overstuffe...

Extraordinary pair of Italian "Senior" armchairs, in the style of the great architect and designer Marco Zanuso. These armchairs / lounge chairs have high backs and are modern wing back chairs...

A vinyl and brass lounge chair designed by Federico Munari and produced in Italy, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Pair of reclining armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The armchairs have their original eco-leather upholstery, as shown in the photos. The upholstery is worn. A new uph...

Two vintage Italian-made armchairs with brass cone legs, foam padding, and jungle-themed velvet upholstery.

Lovely italian design pair of armchairs in original used conditions 1950s. In original iron legs and brass feet with sponge padding and blue bouclé wool covering. This pair of armcha...

Elegant and classy, ebonized cone-shaped wooden feet, great design, great beauty.

Midcentury Italian armchair. Beautiful armchairs in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo Borsani. Single armchair in violet color. All upholstere...

Italy, Singer & Sons 1955. Genuine originals. Walnut. Price for the pair of armchairs. 23 wide, 28" tall and 28" deep. Seat height 16". Professionally restored in our dedicated commercial workshop with the wood enriched with oil and completed with professional grade satin oils to the top of the wood, these chairs will hold their natural look of walnut for decades and look even better as they age with patina over time. Flawless joinery, sculpted, subtle rounding and graduation of every component. These have not been purchased separately, they were originally purchased together and are a set and exactly identical. No stain used. No polyurethanes or other plastic like coatings. Brand new foam and cushions using...

Pair of Armchairs by Luigi Ricci, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Pair of Armchairs made in the 1950s by Luigi Ricci. The woodwork and black skai upholstery are in good condition. With their ...