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Set of Eight Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950s

$8,800per set

£6,628.76per set

€7,734.10per set

CA$12,447.98per set

A$12,524.23per set

CHF 7,269.48per set

MX$152,636.50per set

NOK 83,908.70per set

SEK 86,101.60per set

DKK 57,810.11per set

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Elegant set of eight Italian Mid-Century dining chairs by Paolo Buffa, produced in Italy during the 1950s. The chairs display the refined decorative language associated with high-end Milanese cabinetmaking of the period: slender tapered legs, a light and elongated silhouette, curved open top rails, and shaped backrests with a distinctive sinuous upper profile. The contrast between the dark lacquered wooden frame and the warm veneered rear back panels gives the chairs a strong architectural presence while preserving an elegant visual lightness. The rear view is particularly refined, with beautifully polished wooden back panels framed by the black lacquered structure. The open upper section creates a sophisticated rhythm, making the chairs attractive from every angle and especially suitable for a dining room where the backs remain visible. The set has been completely restored. The wooden frames have been carefully refinished and newly lacquered, enhancing the sculptural lines of the design while preserving the original character of the chairs. The seats and backrests have been entirely reupholstered in a new pine green velvet, a rich and contemporary color that harmonizes beautifully with the dark lacquer and warm wood tones. Decorative nailhead trim follows the profile of the seat and backrest, emphasizing the elegant curves and adding a refined traditional detail. A sophisticated and highly decorative set, ideal for a Mid-Century dining room, contemporary interior, or collectible Italian design setting. Condition Fully restored. Wood professionally refinished and lacquered. Seats and backrests newly upholstered in pine green velvet. Excellent condition, ready for use. Sold as a set of eight.

Creator:
Paolo Buffa (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 8
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Upholstery,Velvet,Wood,Veneer
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950-1959
Condition:
Reupholstered. Additions or alterations made to the original: Fully restored using traditional shellac (gommalacca) and fully reupholstered with high-quality materials, respecting the original design, materials, proportions, and period craftsmanship. Ready to use. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. ALL PRODUCTS ARE SOLD "AS-IS" and "WITH ALL FAULTS." Products offered by Carlena are vintage items, typically 50 to 75 years old. They are not new and may exhibit signs of age. Recommended requesting our condition photo report prior to purchase.
Seller Location:
Buccinasco, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10798250918732

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Paolo Buffa

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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