Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage Italy 1950s-1960s

The years 50-60

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Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage Italy 1950s-1960s

The years 50-60

Code: MODTAV0000420

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Writing Desk Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage Italy 1950s-1960s - The years 50-60

Features

The years 50-60

Designer:  Attributable to Paolo Buffa

Production:  Italiana

Time:  1950s , 1960s

Production country:  Italy

Main essence:  Mahogany

Material:  Burl Veneer , Lacquered Wood , Brass , Glass

Description

A writing desk with drawers attributable to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970). Mahogany and briar root veneer, inlaid ornaments, glass top, lacquered wood and transparent glass. Brass handles and ferrules. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.

Product Condition:
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 72,5
Width: 110
Depth: 60,5

Additional Information

Designer: Paolo Buffa

Milano 1903-1970. Paolo Buffa è figlio d'arte. Il padre Giovanni era un pittore ed esecutore di vetrate i cui cartoni estremamente decorativi, pubblicati nelle riviste e manuali per artigiani, venivano proposti a modello di squisita "arte nuova". Paolo Buffa inizia a lavorare nello studio di Gio Ponti e in seguito, fin dal 1928, come risulta dalla documentazione d'epoca, in stretta collaborazione con l'architetto A. Cassi Ramelli. Si dedica prevalentemente all'arredamento, disegna mobili proponendo di continuo nuovi modelli. Più che un precursore, è un fedele portavoce del gusto del suo tempo: neoclassico prima e novecentista poi. Dal 1930 invitato alle Triennali, chiamato a partecipare ai concorsi dell'ENAPI, a collaborare alla rivista "Domus", può essere considerato uno degli arreda tori più autorevoli dell'area milanese. I primi mobili, realizzati nel 1927-28 durante la permanenza nello studio di Ponti e Lancia, dimostrano gran cura nella scelta dei legni, sul finire degli anni Venti Buffa introduce particolari stilistici orientali, per tutti gli anni Trenta adotta forme compatte e semplificate.

Production: Italiana

Time:

1950s

1950s

1960s

1960s

Main essence: Mahogany

It is one of the most precious and sought-after woods in cabinet making. It was discovered in Central America around 1600 and began to be imported to England in the 1700s. Much appreciated for its hardness and indestructibility, it became widespread following the blocking of walnut exports from France in 1720 and the consequent elimination of English import duties on mahogany from the colonies in America and India. The most valuable version comes from Cuba, but it became very expensive. At the end of the 18th century it began to be used also in France in Louis XVI, Directory and Empire furniture, its diffusion declined starting from when Napoleon, in 1810, forbade its import. It was generally used in the manufacture of elegant furniture, due to its characteristics and beautiful grain.

Material:

Burl Veneer

Lacquered Wood

Brass

Glass

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