Paolo Buffa

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Paolo Buffa

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, Buffa found early success, exhibiting in Milan’s design triennales in the 1930s, where his furniture designs were lauded for their craftsmanship. Opening his own studio in 1936, his name soon became a byword for the fine Milanese grandeur of Mussolini’s Italy. 

 

Following the war Buffa supported Lombardy’s struggling artisan carpenters, involving them in ambitious projects and a more mass-market approach to his furniture sales. His style – and larger studio team -  embraced minimalist mid-century fashions, all still with that keen eye for skilled workmanship and artistry. 

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  • Paolo Buffa, Pair of Armchairs
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of Armchairs
    Attributed to designer
    c.1950s
    Solid dyed chestnut and hemp
    H111 x W70 x D67 cm
    Seat Height 39cm
    3 sets available
    £ 4,800.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Pair of armchairs
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of armchairs
    Attributed to designer
    c.1950s
    Solid dyed chestnut and hemp
    H111 x W70 x D67 cm
    Seat Height 39cm
    3 sets available
    £ 4,800.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Dining Chairs
    Paolo Buffa
    Dining Chairs
    c.1940s
    Set of four
    Wood and rattan
    Made in Italy
    H100 x W42 x D42 cm
    £ 8,000.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Pair of armchairs
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of armchairs
    Attributed to designer
    c.1950s
    Solid dyed chestnut and hemp
    H111 x W70 x D67 cm
    Seat Height 39cm
    3 sets available
    £ 4,800.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Daybed
    Paolo Buffa
    Daybed
    C.1950s
    Plywood and canaletto walnut
    H76 x W216 x D86
    Attributed to designer
    £ 5,200.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Rocking chair
    Paolo Buffa
    Rocking chair
    c.1950s
    Cherry wood
    H92 x W57 x D80 cm
    £ 3,950.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Cabinet
    Paolo Buffa
    Cabinet
    c.1930s
    Cherry wood
    H153 x W102 x W40 cm
    Sold
  • Paolo Buffa, Bookcase
    Paolo Buffa
    Bookcase
    c.1960s
    Attributed to designer
    Wood and brass
    H191 x W123 x D34 cm
    £ 4,200.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Bookcase
    Paolo Buffa
    Bookcase
    c.1960s
    Attributed to designer
    Wood and brass
    H191 x W123 x D34 cm
    £ 4,200.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Console
    Paolo Buffa
    Console
    c.1940s
    Wood with glass top
    H90 x W150 x D40 cm
    Sold
  • Paolo Buffa, Pair of ladder back armchairs
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of ladder back armchairs
    c.1950s
    Attributed to artist
    Stained wood and natural rush
    Made in Italy
    H118 x W70 x D62 cm
    £ 4,800.00
  • Paolo Buffa, Pair of armchairs
    Paolo Buffa
    Pair of armchairs
    Attributed to designer
    c.1950s
    Wood and fabric
    Items to be reupholstered in customer's own material
    H89 x W72 x D75 cm
    £ 4,400.00