Splendid pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1940s, for the fine Italian manufacture of Serafino Arrighi. The armchairs have a certificate of authenticity of the product.
The structure of the armchairs is made of fine wood, very beautiful and durable, while the seat is made of fine purple velvet.
The backrest is made of purple velvet also with red decorative elements, also the edges have red details.
Their peculiarity lies in the backrest: in fact, it does not end normally, but with curved wings very sweet and elegant. The backrest also has red punched details, which create very sober and eccentric ripples.
The armchairs by Paolo Buffa are suitable for eccentric and vintage style environments.
Bibliography:
R. Aloi, Esempi di arredamento moderno di tutto il mondo – sedie, poltrone, divani, Hoepli, Milano, 1950 tav. 177. Fonti archiviste: Cantù, Archivio Paolo Buffa.
Dimensions:
Height: 92 cm (36.22 in.)
Width: 63 cm (24.80 in.)
Depth: 60 cm (23.62 in.)
Seat High: 35 cm (13.77 in.)
Condition:
Paolo Buffa armchairs are in excellent vintage condition, slight wear consistent with time. The seat has been totally reupholstered, as well as the backrest.