Items Similar to Paolo Buffa attributed extendable chestnut dining table, Italy, 1940s
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Paolo Buffa attributed extendable chestnut dining table, Italy, 1940s
$6,514.22
£4,785.50
€5,500
CA$8,944.23
A$10,024.95
CHF 5,248.20
MX$123,701.94
NOK 65,927.19
SEK 62,058.43
DKK 41,850.94
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
Square wooden dining table with pull-out extensions, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s.
Paolo Buffa was a designer who reinvented traditional furniture forms, giving them a new, distinctive, and immediately recognizable identity.
This square table features pull-out extensions that slide neatly beneath the tabletop—an “a tiro” mechanism. Long appreciated in homes where saving space was a virtue, this design was reimagined by Buffa in the 1940s with his personal, elegant touch.
The wood selected for this piece is chestnut—a solid, honest material that proudly displays its pronounced and vigorous grain. In choosing this traditional wood, the Milanese architect merges the charm of artisanal cabinetry with the broader vision of 20th-century Italian design.
What stands out most in this table is the shape of the legs: set at a slight outward angle from the center, they give the piece a sense of grounded stability—almost a rooted presence. With a bit of imagination, their silhouette might even evoke the stock of a rifle. Is it merely a visual suggestion, or a deliberate nod to the rural world of forests, fields, and country life that this rustic style seeks to recall?
The only possible answer lies in the personal interpretation of each viewer, each of whom will read the design of this table through the lens of their own sensibility.
A piece suspended between tradition and modernity, created by one of the most unique figures in the history of Italian furniture design.
Dimensions:
Closed: 95w x 95d x 80h cm (37.4w x 37.4d x 31.5h in)
Extended: 95w x 157.5d x 80h cm (37.4w x 62d x 31.5h in)
- Attributed to:Paolo Buffa (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 37.41 in (95 cm)Depth: 37.41 in (95 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chiavari, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6764245588022
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2022
1stDibs seller since 2022
153 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Chiavari, Italy
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllPaolo Buffa brass and Carrara marble round dining table, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite dining table in cast brass and rare "Cremo Delicato" marble from Carrara, Italian manufacture, design by Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Slender yet s...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Paolo Buffa grand dining/conference table made of oak, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An imposing table crafted from exquisite oak wood, produced in Italy during the 1940s, stands as a work of great refinement. With generous dimensions (348 x 110 x 80), this represent...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Paolo buffa chestnut cabinet with drop-down front and drawers, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A secretaire with drop-down front, drawers and open compartments, chestnut wood, design by Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s
In the 1940s, Paolo Buffa’s style embraced the tas...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
Paolo buffa cherrywood writing desk, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant cherrywood writing desk with fabric-covered drawers, design by Paolo Buffa, Italian manufacture, 1940s
This refined piece deserves to be observed from every angle to full...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Oak round dining table attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Round oak wood table, designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian craftsmanship, from the 1940s.
A disk of wood with an unusual thickness, embellished by the natural veins of the material,...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Paolo Buffa certified bar cabinet manufactured by Mosè Turri, Italy, early 1940s
By Turri, Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Cherrywood, maple, and brass bar cabinet, designed by Paolo Buffa, manufactured by Mosè Turri, Bovisio Mombello, 1940s.
In the 20th century, the bar cabinet was an essential piece o...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
You May Also Like
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Extensible Dining Table attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The design of this marvellous dining Table is attributed to Paolo Buffa in the 1950s.
It has a unique sculptured design, very stylish and charming, characterized by structure with ge...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Italian Modern Center Table attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
A striking Paolo Buffa. center table featuring a finely sculpted base with bronze details and marble top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Midcentury Rosewood Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian midcentury teak table attributed to Paolo Buffa 1950, is an example of pure Italian design on the period.
The round top is completely in rosewood with spectacular colour...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Paolo Buffa side table, Italy 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Dining Table Attr. to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant dining table, Paolo Buffa, 1950s. The piece is really rare and important. The marble top is supported by a center column on four bronze finished feet.
Available as well the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
