Set of 2 Decò armchair beds by Paolo Buffa (1950s)

Particular pair of Decò armchairs by Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), with reversible backrest, convertible into a bed. Oak wood structure and black velvet covering. Origin: Italy Period: 1950 Dimensions: L75xD83xH85 cm - Open D195 cm The price is for the pair. PAOLO BUFFA One of the greatest Mid Century Modern designers in Italy and in the world. The Italian architect-designer Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) was active between the 1930s and 1960s. He is known for a number 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 Polytechnic of Milan in 1927. Buffa worked for a short time in the studio of Gio Ponti and Lancia. In 1928 he opened a studio with the architect Antonio Cassi Ramelli, with whom he designed a dining room for the 1930 Triennale exhibition. Shortly afterwards Buffa opened his own studio. His furniture, elegant, comfortable and functional, is often witty and of exceptional workmanship. Buffa furniture is known for its elegant neoclassical lines, fine woods and beautiful inlays. The best quality Buffa pieces combine classic Milanese taste with a modern and rigorous design. In terms of craftsmanship and high-quality materials, the best Buffa furniture can be compared to that of the French master Emile Jacques Ruhlmann.