Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern Bergere Armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. The armchairs have a new light ivory velvet upholstery.

Pair of Italian high-back velvet armchairs, typical of the 1950s, completely restored and upholstered in blue velvet.

Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...

Pair of 1950s armchairs, velvet upholstery, kept in good condition. The price is for the couple.

Pair of Italian armchairs, circa 1950. Wood structure, feet in lacquered wood, covered with silver-gray luxurious Rubelli velvet. Dimensions: Width 72 cm (28.35 in.), depth 70 cm (2...

Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...

Pair of Paolo Buffa Wingback Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s – Reupholstery Advised Offered is a striking pair of mid-century Italian wingback armchairs attributed to renowned design...

Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was guided by the famous maxim: “Form follows function.” For midcentury designers, materials were used for their own distinct; often a piece of furniture would combine only two materials or colours – creating tension and harmony without fuss or superfluous ornament and these fully upholstered lounge chairs are perfect examples of this sentiment. The duality of two materials and colour scheme create an elegant, self-supporting, and enticingly functional design. The combination of solid wood and high-quality upholstery is traditional in mid-century design for a good reason. The two materials complement each other by highlighting their unique material qualities. This pair falls into the category of the so-called biomorphic midcentury: furniture that relished in organic, curved, smooth surfaces, design that was moulded into the shapes of natural occurrences, and which was a lively contrast to the more austere machine aesthetic...