Double Bed Attributable to Paolo Buffa Vintage Italy 1950s - Years 50
Features
Designer: Attributable to Paolo Buffa
Production: Italiana
Time: 1950s
Production country: Italy
Main essence: Beech , Mahogany
Material: Burl Veneer
Description
A double bed attributable to Paolo Buffa (1903-1970), beech and mahogany, brier veneer, decorated with carved leaves. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
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: 31
Width: 174
Depth: 190
Maximum size (cm):
Height: 100
Width: 183
Depth: 228
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 Main essence:
Beech
It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.
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