Mid-Century Modern Armchairs attributed to Paolo Buffa in Green Upholstery, Italy, 1950s, Set of 2

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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Green Upholstery, Italy, 1950s Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture designer whose main creative period was between the early 1930s and 1960s. He was born in Milan in 1903 and died there in 1970. After studying at the Polytechnic University in his hometown, he initially worked with the architect and designer Gio Ponti. from 1928, he shared a design office with his architect friend Antonio Cassi Ramelli. Six years later he opened his own independent studio and developed his own distinctive style that met with great success. After the Second World War, Buffa worked with various furniture manufacturers who mass-produced his designs. His furniture was presented at many exhibitions and thus achieved a high level of populartity, especially in Italy. He continued to produce designs until shortly before his death and is still one of the most well-known Italian furniture designers of his time.

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Creator	Paolo Buffa
Manufacturer	Paolo Buffa (Designer)
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year	1950
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
SKU	FGA-2042651
Restoration and Damage Details	Wear consistent with age and use
Materials	Fabric, Wood
Color	Green
Width	60 cm 60 cm
Depth	70 cm 70 cm
Height	79 cm 78.5 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg