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Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950

Name: Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950
Brand: Paolo Buffa
Rating: 4.8 (15 reviews)

$17,233.26

£12,773.19

€15,000VAT Included

CA$24,044.11

A$24,572.72

CHF 14,031.98

MX$319,747.23

NOK 160,330.48

SEK 167,110.10

DKK 114,365.06

About the Item

This magnificent sideboard, designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy during the 1950s, perfectly embodies the refined elegance and exceptional cabinetmaking that established Buffa as one of the leading figures of Italian mid-century design. The cabinet is crafted in richly figured walnut veneer, whose warm tones and carefully selected grain create a refined yet understated architectural presence. One of its most distinctive details is the elegant herringbone veneer running along the upper frieze, a sophisticated decorative element that demonstrates the extraordinary level of craftsmanship invested in every surface. The façade is composed of five doors, each divided into three recessed panels that create a balanced geometric rhythm. At the center of every door, a delicate solid brass floral inlay serves asdecoration, adding a subtle sculptural quality without interrupting the purity of the design. The brass motifs, inspired by stylized botanical forms, are characteristic of Paolo Buffa's ability to combine modern restraint with decorative sophistication. The cabinet rests on an elegant base featuring slender tapered legs, slightly projecting from the structure and giving the large sideboard an unexpected sense of visual lightness. The clean proportions, softened corners and refined transitions between the various elements reflect Buffa's unmistakable architectural approach to furniture design. Behind the doors, the interior offers generous storage space, designed with the same meticulous attention to proportion and functionality that characterizes the exterior. Every construction detail reflects the high standards of Italian craftsmanship during the post-war period. Elegant, balanced and timeless, this sideboard represents one of the finest expressions of 1950s Italian design, where luxurious materials, exceptional woodworking and restrained ornamentation come together in perfect harmony. A remarkable statement piece equally suited to contemporary and classic interiors. Designer: Paolo Buffa Origin: Italy Period: 1950s Materials: Walnut veneer, brass Condition: Good condition. Professionally restored and refreshed, retaining minor signs of age and use consistent with its history. Ready for use.

Creator:
Paolo Buffa (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 56.3 in (143 cm)Width: 97.64 in (248 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Maple,Teak
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Traversetolo, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2964331239852

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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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Materials

Walnut

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Elegant Italian Mid-Century sideboard or dresser from the 1950s, attributed to Paolo Buffa, one of the most refined designers of Italian decorative arts, renowned for furniture chara...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Tall Sideboard Cabinet Designed by Paolo Buffa, 1950

About the Item

Paolo Buffa

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