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 BuffaDining Chairsc.1940s£ 8,000.00
Set of four
Wood and rattan
Made in Italy
H100 x W42 x D42 cm -
Paolo BuffaPair of Chairs, 3 sets availableAttributed to designer£ 6,800.00
c.1950s
Solid beech and walnut
H111 x W69 x D62 cm
Seat Height 39cm -
Paolo BuffaFloating shelfAttributed to designer
c.1950s
Solid beech and walnut
H40 x W188 x D19 cmReserved -
Paolo BuffaDaybedC.1950s£ 5,200.00
Plywood and canaletto walnut
H76 x W216 x D86
Attributed to designer -
Paolo BuffaPair of armchairsc.1950s£ 6,000.00
Cherry wood and velvet upholstery
H110 x D30 cm -
Paolo BuffaRocking chairc.1950s£ 3,950.00
Cherry wood
H92 x W57 x D80 cm -
Paolo BuffaPair of armchairsc.1950s£ 8,400.00
Attributed to artist
Cherry wood, woven hemp rope
H80 x W67 x D67 cm -
Paolo BuffaArmchairc.1950s£ 3,400.00
Attributed to the designer
Ash wood, Vienna straw
H75 x W73 x D67 cm -
Paolo BuffaCabinetc.1930s£ 4,200.00
Cherry wood
H153 x W102 x W40 cm -
Paolo BuffaBookcasec.1960s£ 4,200.00
Attributed to designer
Wood and brass
H191 x W123 x D34 cm -
Paolo BuffaBookcasec.1960s£ 4,200.00
Attributed to designer
Wood and brass
H191 x W123 x D34 cm -
Paolo BuffaConsolec.1940s
Wood with glass top
H90 x W150 x D40 cmSold -
Paolo BuffaPair of ladder back armchairsItalian, c.1950s£ 11,000.00
Stained wood and natural rush
H118 x W70 x D62 cm