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Italian Contemporary Colored Glass Cabinet 21st Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Colored Glass Cabinet
A Mid-Century modern style Italian cabinet made of hand blown colored glass, in good condition. The inside of the detailed buffet is made of Walnut, composed with three non adjustable grey shelves, the backside is embellished with the original mirrored glass. The cupboard is standing on four polished double arched brass legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 21st Century, Italy.

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Paolo Buffa 20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Brass Eye-Shaped Side Chairs by Paolo Buffa
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian sculptural side chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Rosewood, designed most likely by Paolo Buffa in good condition. The detailed dining chairs are particularized with an eye-shaped brass bracing and black faux fur, standing on four wooden legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1960, Milan, Italy.

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) was a renowned Italian architect and designer known for his elegant, Art Deco-inspired furniture. After studying architecture and engineering, he founded his own design firm in the 1930s. Buffa's designs stand out for their intricate attention to detail, sophisticated craftsmanship, and the use of luxurious materials such as brass, marble, and exotic woods. His iconic furniture pieces, including chairs, tables, and sideboards, blended the refined elegance of Neo-Classical influences with the bold style of Art Deco. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by contemporaries like Gio Ponti and Carlo Mollino, Buffa’s work gained recognition for its unique appeal and exceptional quality. Today, his furniture remains highly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts, continuing to influence modern interior design and vintage collections around the world.

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20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Brass Eye-Shaped Side Chairs by Paolo Buffa