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20th Century Sheepskin Divano, Italian Two-Seat Sofa Attributed to Paolo Buffa

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A vintage Mid-Century Modern yellow divano, designed most likely by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The seat backrest has a floating back with gently outstretched arms. The large Italian two-seat sofa is standing on four curved brass trimmed iron feet. Newly upholstered in yellow sheepskin. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1940-1960, Milan, Italy. Measures: Seat: 18.75" H x 47.5" W x 20" D. Paolo Buffa was born in 1903, in Milan, Italy and passed away in 1970. He was an Italian architect and designer. Before Buffa studied at the Polytechnic Institute in Milan, he worked for the Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. Later on he opened with his collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramello a company. Before Buffa passed away, he had been named one of the most important designers in the country.
  • Attributed to:
    Paolo Buffa (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)Seat Height: 330 in (838.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940-1960
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1622213144521

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