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Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa with Floral Marquetry, 1950s

Name: Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa with Floral Marquetry, 1950s
Brand: Paolo Buffa
Rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)

$14,295.73

£10,479.97

€12,000VAT Included

CA$19,691.65

A$19,943.81

CHF 11,456.71

MX$241,844.36

NOK 132,896.45

SEK 135,273.30

DKK 91,506.94

About the Item

Designed by Paolo Buffa and produced in Italy around 1955, this elegant four-door sideboard perfectly illustrates the designer's ability to combine architectural restraint with refined decorative craftsmanship. Its long, balanced proportions and carefully studied details create a cabinet that is both visually light and highly functional, reflecting the sophistication of Italian furniture production during the post-war years. The cabinet is veneered in finely figured teak, arranged in a meticulously matched herringbone pattern that extends seamlessly across all four doors. Rather than serving as simple decoration, the veneer becomes an integral part of the design, creating subtle variations of light and texture that enhance the cabinet's horizontal composition. A continuous band of finely executed floral marquetry decorates the center of the façade. Delicately composed using contrasting wood species, the inlay depicts intertwined leaves, flowers and scrolling foliage inspired by classical ornament. Instead of dominating the design, the marquetry introduces a refined decorative accent that reflects Paolo Buffa's characteristic dialogue between traditional Italian craftsmanship and modern design. The cabinet stands on elegant tapered legs enriched with solid brass collars and sabots, details that visually lighten the structure while providing a discreet contrast to the warmth of the teak. Small brass knobs complete the façade with remarkable restraint, allowing the quality of the veneers and marquetry to remain the true focal points. Opening the outer doors reveals two spacious storage compartments fitted with adjustable shelves, while the central section conceals four drawers beneath an additional shelf, providing practical storage for tableware, linens or smaller accessories. The entire interior is finished in maple, whose pale tone creates a striking contrast with the darker exterior while enhancing the brightness and functionality of the cabinet. The careful attention devoted to the interior reflects the same high standards evident on the exterior. The precision of the cabinetry, the seamless veneer matching and the balanced proportions demonstrate the exceptional quality of Italian cabinetmaking during the 1950s. Every element, from the concealed storage layout to the finely executed marquetry, contributes to a piece conceived with equal emphasis on beauty and practicality. The sideboard is presented in good original condition, preserving the warmth of the teak, the crisp definition of the marquetry and the natural contrast of the maple interior while being fully ready for everyday use. Designer: Paolo Buffa Origin: Italy Period: 1955 Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern Materials: Teak veneer, maple, solid brass Features: Four doors, floral marquetry decoration, herringbone veneer, maple interior, adjustable shelves, four central drawers, tapered legs with brass sabots and collars Construction: Fine Italian cabinetmaking with handcrafted marquetry and carefully matched veneers Condition: Presented in good original condition and ready for use.

Creator:
Paolo Buffa (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 53.75 in (136.5 cm)Width: 96.07 in (244 cm)Depth: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Maple,Teak,Veneer
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1955
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Traversetolo, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2964351202912

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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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Brass

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Italian Mid-Century Sideboard by Paolo Buffa with Floral Marquetry, 1950s

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Paolo Buffa

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