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Art Deco was an era-defining movement in furniture design. During its heyday, the design movement represented luxury, glamour, exuberance and faith in social and technological progre...

Russell Woodard, 'Sculptura' patio chair, lacquered iron and steel, United States, 1950s The 'Sculptura' patio chair is designed by Russell Woodard. Executed in iron and woven steel...

Magnificent and rare pair of Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Emile Gallé. Striking French design from the 1890s. Solid oak frames with original sycamore decorations of flowers in ...

Offered: This beautifully designed Dutch Design 2-seater sofa, made in the Netherlands in the 1950s. This rattan Belse 8, 2-seater sofa features a timeless design, a beautifully sha...

Teak and Papercord Stool by Niels Otto Møller, model 80A Denmark 1960

Mario Botta for Alias, sofa, model ´Obliqua´, fabric, black lacquered wood, Italy, circa 1983. 'Obliqua' sofa designed by Mario Botta for Italian manufacturer Alias in the 1980s. U...

Vittorio Introini Calypso Lounge Chairs. A timeless masterpiece designed in 1979 and manufactured by Saporiti in Italy. The chair features a ...

Sublime Bauhaus design by Marcel Breuer the B35 armchair by Thonet circa 1960s, the cantilever frame with woven rattan seat, wooden armrests with a chromed tubular steel frame. Purch...

Stunning and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School armchairs. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with macassar ebony veneered backs. The seats are upholster...

This beautiful high back chair from the 620 range was designed by Dieter Rams. for Vitsoe in the 1960s It has a black shell made of fiberglass reinforced plastic. It is covered with ...

A stunning Swedish Art Deco armchair from the 1920s, featuring its original golden jacquard fabric with an elegant floral pattern. The fabric shows some wear consistent with age and ...

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...

The Revolt chair was designed by Friso Kramer in 1953 and has since become an icon of Dutch Design. The chairs used to be omnipresent in government buildings and universities. Nowada...

Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Amsterdamse School lounge chairs. Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid beech frames, veneered with waln...

Elevate your interior with the iconic Alky Chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti. This 1970s design classic effortlessly blends comfort with sleek, sculptural lines. This particular...

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, pair of safari chairs model 'KK47000', ash, canvas, metal, brass, leather, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very eleg...

Rare ABCD F260 chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1968. It is re-upholstered in a beautiful wool/cotton fabric from Paris, France. The chair is very comfortable and ...

Set of 4 little Tulip chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s Netherlands. Also known as the F163. This set has the original swivel base as designed in 1965 (not in production an...

Sauna stools have been in use for centuries, predominantly in Japan and in Finland. While this form of furniture is mostly a utilitarian object, vintage sauna stools - like this set of four - from these countries are artisanal, beautiful pieces. From Antti Nurmesniemi’s sauna stool (which is part of the MoMA’s collection) to the Japanese Hinoki stools, these vintage wooden pieces are perhaps even more treasured today than in the 50s. Sauna stools are traditionally used as a perch while washing up in the bathhouse before entering the soaking tub. They also make good shower stools or bath-side caddies also because the woods used - pine in this case - are naturally bacteria- and mildew-resistant and withstand humidity well. Stools traditionally have a simple, functional construction, however, these Finnish stools have elaborately carved tops that move beyond the strictly functional role. The tops are composed of four interconnecting parts in a shape that resembles a Celtic knot. These individual parts are connected by two dowel pins to each other leaving the design airy and functional as water has an easy way to flow through. The legs are in a simple, slightly tapered form to support the sitter with similar dowel pins connecting them to the seats. These mid-century sauna stools were made for Finnsauna Lagerholm...

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...

Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...

Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. The armchair is upholstered in a fine...

The design of the “CP1” dates to 1963, an era when experimentation with new forms and materials was still ongoing in Italy. The results - as demonstrated by these chairs - preserved ...

Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown DS80 patchwork daybed sofas by De Sede. The arm and back supports made in lacquer wood can be moved to left to right and back and ...

Maralunga lounge chair with the defining adjustable head rest designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Original black leather. The Maralunga was originally designed in the 1973 and ...

Warren Platner for Knoll, easy chair and ottoman, model '1705', steel, fabric, United States, design ca. 1962, production later. This iconic lounge chair by Warren Platner is create...

This rare pair of sculptural armchairs was designed and produced in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The striking design features a sleek, sculptural teak wood frame with gently curved, ro...

With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa th...

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Jindřich Halabala with Original Antonín Kybal Upholstery These Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1930s are outstanding examples of Czech modernist design. Th...

Early edition Le Bambole lounge chair, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia, 1970s. Reupholstered in a fabric of stunning contrasting jute and soft chenille yarns. It’s a modern take on a trad...

Striking and super rare lounge chair designed by De Coene Frères, Courtrai Belgium in 1950s. This chair has a beech frame in a warm orange-brown hue. To maintain the authenticity of ...

Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern cantilever lounge chair. Design by Sam Larsson for Dux of Sweden. Striking Swedish design from the 1970s. Chrome tubular steel base with original...

This striking DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co., dates back to the 1960s. Featuring a fiberglass shell with origina...

This elegant pair of winged back chairs is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of European master cabinetmakers of the 20th century and the immediately recognizab...

This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier artistic movements like Art Deco, and the modernist movement that was about to shape mo...

Italian furniture from the mid-century era is defined by an elegant design aesthetic, perfect execution, and exclusivity. The era’s seating models - including this sofa - were create...

Very elegantly lined curved vintage design sofa that has taken in some of the design signatures of Finn Juhl and Kurt Olsen. Although no make mark...

A Dutch Mid-17th Century Oak chair, dated 1652 A 17th century Dutch oak chair. All oak panels have a coarse wood groove. Carved on the back p...

Love this Wicker Peanut stool . Made for Ikea in the 1980s Very rare bench . Metal u shaped folding legs . Comes with a organic Wicker top . With the shape of a Peanut . Great l...

Mid century Bauhaus design Rocking leather chair by Fasem Italy 1980s Designer : Mart Stam Leather and chrome are in very good condition

Art Deco, the glamorous and influential design movement that emerged in France during the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. Characterized b...

This exquisite late 19th-century Louis XVI-style bench exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the period. Meticulously hand-carved from solid walnut, the bench ...

Wonderful chaise longue, model LC4 with nice white and brown spotted ponyskin hide, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. The chaise Longue ...

Vintage Togo sofa set, designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s and manufactured by Ligne Roset in France. This iconic corner armchair with ottoman fe...

Biosca, pair of lounge chairs, leather, pine, Spain, 1950s These sturdy armchairs, crafted by the Spanish Biosca, are made of pine and feature durable leather. Their robust appeara...

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six 'Charles' dining chairs and table, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s Lovely dining set designed by duo Guillerme and Chambron in th...

Kazuhide Takahama 'Tulu' Chair in Red Corduroy for Simon International, Italy, 1968. Beautiful slender and sleek (side) chair by renowned designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010). He ...

Carlo De Carli for Cinova, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, chrome, fabric, Italy, 1969. Tubular armchair with ottoman designed by Carlo De Carli in 1969, manufactured ...

Sweet Fuchsia RAP Sofa by Karim Rashid Dimensions: D 80 x W 170 x H 75 cm. Seat Height: 36 cm. Materials: Polyethylene. Weight: 35 kg. Available in different color options. This pro...

Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company. This icon...

Beautiful pair of barstools designed by Charles & Ray Eames in off-white fiberglass with a maple swivel dowel base. The stools are marked with the embedded Herman Miller logo undern...

Brutalist Patinated Leather and Wood Easy Chairs, Spain, 1950s A striking pair of mid-20th century easy chairs, crafted in Spain during the 1950s. These Brutalist lounge chairs feat...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960 Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series reim...

Scandinavian Modern beech bentwood lounge chair designed by Ake Fribytter and manufactured by Nelo in the 1970's upholstered with beige / creme leather and in allover good and very c...

Art Deco (or streamline moderne, as it’s often referred to), was also known as Art Décoratifs. The design style received its “Art Deco” name after the Exposition Internationale des A...

A pair of “Lord” lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, 1959. Elegant and sleek lounge chairs with a sculpted solid teak frame. High quality finishing and...

Very original and rare early cantilever chair by Paul Schuitema. In the 1930’s this cantilever tubular design was very modern and due to...

Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches. This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...

This original Alky lounge chair, designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort in the 1970s, is a true design classic. The chair retains its original red-orange fabric, a vibrant and ra...

Inspired by the cultural examples of the European country manor and rustic styles, European cabinetmakers’ furniture were endowed with a creative simplicity, with a feeling for the w...