Mid-Century Sideboard with Mirror in Walnut and Rosewood Veneer with Checkerboard by Paolo Buffa for Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù, 1940s, Set of 2

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Mid century sideboard by paolo buffa for palazzi dell'arte cantù 1940s in walnut and rosewood veneer checkerboard. Handles and feet … Read more Mid century sideboard by paolo buffa for palazzi dell'arte cantù 1940s in walnut and rosewood veneer checkerboard. Handles and feet in gilt brass. Black lacquered crystal top.
measurements cm: sideboard h 90 x w 210 x d48- mirror h 80 x w 170.

paolo buffa
one of the greatest designers of the mid century modern in italy and the world
italian architect-designer paolo buffa (1903-1970) was active between the 1930s and 1960s. He is known for a series of furniture designs that combine neoclassical and art deco motifs with modernist principles. His pieces rarely include identifying marks, making them difficult to authenticate.
after earning a degree in architecture from the milan polytechnic in 1927. Buffa worked briefly in the studio of gio ponti and lancia. By 1928 he had opened a studio with architect antonio cassi ramelli with whom he designed a dining room for the 1930 triennale exhibition. Not long afterwards buffa opened his own studio.
his furniture, elegant, comfortable and functional, is often witty and exceptionally well made. Buffa's furniture is known for its elegant neoclassical lines, fine woods and beautiful inlays. Buffa's best quality pieces marry classic milanese taste with rigorous modern design. In terms of craftsmanship and high-quality materials, buffa's best furniture can be equaled by that of the french master; emile jacques ruhlmann. This piece has an attribution mark,
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