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 BuffaPair of ArmchairsAttributed to designer£ 4,800.00
Italy, c.1950s
Solid dyed chestnut and hemp
H111 x W70 x D67 x SH39 cm
Three sets available -
Paolo BuffaPair of ArmchairsAttributed to designer£ 4,800.00
Italy, c.1950s
Solid dyed chestnut and hemp
H111 x W70 x D67 x SH39 cm
Three sets available -
Paolo BuffaSet of Four Dining ChairsItaly, c.1940s£ 8,000.00
Wood and rattan
H100 x W42 x D42 cm -
Paolo BuffaPair of ArmchairsAttributed to designer£ 4,800.00
Italy, c.1950s
Solid dyed chestnut and hemp
H111 x W70 x D67 x SH39 cm
Three sets available -
Paolo BuffaRocking ChairItaly, c.1950s£ 3,950.00
Cherry wood
H92 x W57 x D80 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 ArmchairsAttributed to artist£ 4,800.00
Italy, c.1950s
Stained wood and natural rush
H118 x W70 x D62 cm
