Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Italian, 1903-1970
With a surname that loosely translates to a synonym for “bizarre” in Italian, Milanese designer and architect Paolo Buffa is best known for capturing the best of both old and new in his plush, enveloping lounge chairs and wingback chairs as well as his range of modern tables, each dazzling and provocative but built using classical techniques.
Purposely playful and airy, mid-century Italian interiors encouraged merriment and socializing. Buffa’s work was well suited to this, but unlike the postwar designers who established recognizable trademarks and signatures, his vintage furniture for Cassina and other firms — the sculptural side tables and case pieces of walnut and solid oak, the luxurious sheepskin sofas — differed considerably from one design to the next, making them appealing to a range of interior decorators and socialites with specific taste. The son of a highly sought-after artist, Giovanni Buffa, Paolo graduated in 1927 from Politecnico di Milano. He then spent time working under architects and designers Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia. Ponti, who himself crafted thousands of furnishings and endlessly creative rooms, was so taken with the young designer that in 1928 he featured his simple and elegant rosewood dressing table in his new magazine, Domus.
After opening a firm with his regular collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramelli, Buffa became one of the leading tastemakers of Italian mid-century modern furnishings, designing for villas and residential buildings across the country. His style was a mix of Art Deco, Rationalism, neoclassicism and a bit of whimsy. He used high-quality materials and regularly worked with local ateliers known for their fine craftsmanship to produce his designs, such as Serafino Arrighi and Marelli & Colico. In 1940, he partnered with the Mario Quarti furniture studio on the royal palace of Albania’s King Zog, with Buffa designing the furniture, and in 1951, Egypt’s King Farouk enlisted him to redecorate his yacht.
While Buffa’s transcendent pieces are now collector’s items, there are a few still in production, such as those he made with Angelo Marelli. His eponymous firm, the Italian furniture producer Eredi Marelli, still manufactures some designs based on Buffa’s archives.
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Creator: Paolo Buffa
Pair of armchairs design Paolo BUFFA, in solid wood. Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of armchairs
design Paolo BUFFA,
solid wood.
ORIGIN
Italy
PERIOD
1940s
DESIGNER
Paolo BUFFA (1903-1970) was an Italian furniture designer known for his unique style that fuse...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wood, Coating
Midcentury pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s.
The chairs are crafted from light wood, with beautifully sculpted lines that reflect Buffa's mastery of traditional craftsman...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wood
Pair of Cherrywood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Paolo Buffa
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A stunning pair of fully restored armchairs by Paolo Buffa, designed in the 1950s for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. These chairs showcase Buffa’s signature blend of refined craftsmansh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Bouclé, Wood, Cherry
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Beech
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Beech
A Pair Of Italian Mid Century Armchairs By Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A pair of large re upholstered wing backed armchairs by Paolo Buffa Italy.
Images of these chairs in the catalogue on the slider. 1940-1950, wooden structure. Fully re upholstered i...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Bouclé
Spectacular Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of streamline Paolo Buffa armchairs,
Sculpted wood parts.
Ref: I mobili di Paolo Buffa p. 23.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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 very dark green Bouclè f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Olive Green Fabric Armchairs by Paolo Buffa with Walnut Frame, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
The armchairs feature a walnut frame and is upholstered in a high-quality olive green fabric, which is original and in excellent condition.
They are probably ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet
Paolo Buffa. Pair of cherrywood armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2665
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Pair of cherrywood armchairs with upholstered seat and cushion on the back.
Italian manufacture, around 1935.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Cherry
Mid-Century Italian Flowers Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Multicolor Bergeres
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian flowers pair of armchairs Paolo Buffa design multicolor.
Cotton blend fabric, with spring flowers motifs, bright and extraordinary c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s - New Upholstery
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Paolo Buffa Armchairs, 1950s - New Upholstery
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet, Wood
Paolo Buffa, Armchair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
c.1950s
Attributed to the designer
Ash wood, Vienna straw
H75 x W73 x D67 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Straw, Ash
Pair of Sculptural Paolo Buffa Armchairs Italian Midcentury
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970). Handsome pair of walnut stained armchairs with spindled back and arms, sculpted armrests and tapered legs, Italy, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Walnut
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Cherry Wood Blue Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood and blue velvet paolo buffa design 1950, elegance and rarity for this wonderful pair of armchairs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet, Cherry
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs by Framar, 1950s
By Framar, Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Wingback armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa and produced by Framar in the 1950s. The armchairs have been restored and upholstered with sugar paper-colored bouclé fabric. Paolo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Palolo Buffa Design Fornasetti-style printed
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Italian Pair Armchairs Palolo Buffa Design Fornasetti-style printed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet, Wood
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Bouclé, Beech
Pair Italian Modern Paolo Buffa Style Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of vintage modern Italian armchairs make an elegant mid-century addition to home or business lounge or salon seating. The sculptural lacquer...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Paolo Buffa 3-seat sofa, structure in stained and polished beech, the blue velvet upholstery was redone a few years ago, the cushions are original in goose down.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet, Beech
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut and Coating Boucle Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian mid-century armchair in light ivory Boucle fabric and walnut wood. Designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Perfect condition. Fabric and padding redone. Total restoration.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Bouclé, Walnut
Rare Pair of Cherry Wood Armchairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970)
Rare pair of cherry wood armchairs with upholstered fabric seat and back.
Arrighi manufacture circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wood
Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
A spectacular Paolo Buffa 1940s armchair in original fabric.
All original. untouched.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
1950s Pair Of Italian Armchairs By Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Cherry wood frame
Spindle back
Decorative feet with brass caps
Italy 1950s
Certificate of authenticity from the Paolo Buffa archives
Alcuni Mobili di Paolo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Cherry
Pair Of Armchiars Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-century Design Velvet New
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
We present an amazing pair of Italian armchairs from 1950, completely restored, cone-shaped walnut feet, velvet fabric with geometric designs, inimitable Italian design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet
Paolo Buffa Mid Century Armchair Red Velvet High Back, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa mid century armchair red velvet high back 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet
20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa. In Walnut with a hand polished Shellac finish in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet, Walnut
Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Paolo Buffa armchair, Made in Italy, 1940s.
Armchair with walnut wood frame, upholstery in Original fabric.
The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands and ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
A pair of wingback chairs by Paolo Buffa recently upholstered, circa 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of wingback chairs by Paolo Buffa recently upholstered with zebra print leather, circa 1950.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
Paolo Buffa Armchairs In Walnut And Tibetan Wool, Italy circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a stunning and sleek pair of chairs by Paolo Buffa, which originated during the 1950s in Italy. These one of a kind chairs have a minimalist look to them with a Walnut frame and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wool, Walnut
Paolo Buffa Pair of Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Buffa pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with curved wingback and back buttons, cushion seat, rounded armrests and elegantly tapered legs, Italy, 1950s. These incredibly chic lounge chairs or modernist wingback chairs have been fully restored and newly reupholstered in a light blue cotton velvet with foam and down cushions. Beautifully proportioned with gently graceful curved lines throughout, these stylish and sophisticated lounge chairs have a more sculptural and sleek form unlike traditional wingback chairs...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet, Walnut
Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Pair of wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa with a wood frame in walnut and reupholstered in Italian blue wool.
Paolo Buffa is an Italian designer and architect. He is one of the most...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wool, Walnut
Pair of 1940s Italian Wing Armchairs Light Blue Tufted Back by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
A great pair of 1940s wing armchairs, Italian design by Poalo Buffa.
Tufted back, light blue fabric upholstery tapered cone shaped dark wooden feet, compl...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Hardwood
Mid Century Armchair by Paolo Buffa, Italy, c. 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York City, NY
Upholstered mid-century armchair by Paolo Buffa.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric
Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White fabric and wooden armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Armchair with wooden structure. The seat is made up of a padded cushion in white fabric, supported by a me...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
Pair of Ladder Back Armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, c.1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Paolo Buffa ladder back armchairs pleasingly proportioned on cylindrical legs and softly curved ladder backs.
Italian, c.1950's.
Dimensions: H118 x W70 x D62 cm.
Paolo Buffa’s (1903-1970) love of the neoclassic is incorporated into sumptuous pieces of furniture, made in sweeping curves of rosewood with simple detailing. There is a perfect blend not only of mid-century pragmatism about pieces, but the centuries of traditions that came before.
Working initially under Gio Ponti...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wood
Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Sculptural pair of wingbacks chairs by Paolo Buffa, with interesting reclining backs and stunning lines. Upholstered in white vinyl with cushion for backs, cushion removed for photo...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
Pair of Paolo Buffa Modernist Wingback Mint Green Velvet Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist (1960s) Paulo Buffa style diminutive (small scale) wing back mint green velvet armchairs with piping and wooden peg legs...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet.
Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Brass
Set of 8 Paolo Buffa Italian Modern Dark Walnut Red Upholstered Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Mid-Century (1950s) Italian Modern dark brown finished walnut armchairs with shaped frames and red vinyl upholstered back rests and seats, standing on tapered front legs and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Leather
Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950S
By Paolo Buffa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and wicker armchair by Paolo Buffa made in the 50s. Seat height: 32 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wicker, Wood
Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z83
Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970)
Pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest. Iconic piece of the period.
Italy, 1940's
75x75xh98
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Blue Fabric Armchair
Single armchair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric
Paolo Buffa, Pair of ladder back armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Italian, c.1950s
Stained wood and natural rush
H118 x W70 x D62 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Rush, Wood
Paolo Buffa Wood and Fabric Armchair, Italy 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Naples, IT
Wooden armchair with vertical rod back with armrests and wraparound back designed by Buffa Paolo (1903 - 1970)
He trained in the studio of Ponti and Lancia and opened his own studio ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Fabric, Wood
Midcentury pair of armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest designed by Paolo Buffa
Original structure, with red faux leather upholstery, perfect vintage condition
Italy, 19...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Wood, Faux Leather
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Paolo Buffa Pink Coral Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant pair of Italian 1950s lounge / wingback / armchairs by Paolo Buffa.
These sculptural elegant and large chairs are very comfortable; They have a similar line as Gio Ponti Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Armchairs
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Velvet
Paolo Buffa armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Paolo Buffa armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Paolo Buffa armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Paolo Buffa were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, and Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Prices for Paolo Buffa armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $660 and can go as high as $42,274, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,712.