Pair of Italian Armchairs in Burnt Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Burnt Orange Upholstery, Italy 1950s
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Price category: 12,500 - 15,000 usd / eur
In the postwar period, Italian designers blended modernist principles with a distinctly expressive approach, favouring sculptural forms, rich materials, and bold colour palettes. Furniture from this era often balanced elegance with functionality, resulting in pieces that felt both luxurious and inviting. These armchairs originate from Italy in the 1950s, a defining decade for Italian modern design marked by optimism, experimentation, and a renewed focus on comfort-driven living.
The pair is distinguished by its generously rounded silhouettes and softly enveloping proportions. Each armchair features a wide, curved backrest that flows seamlessly into the arms, creating a fluid, cocoon-like form that emphasises both comfort and visual impact. The deep seat and thick cushions show the commitment of offering a relaxing seating option, reflecting the mid-century shift toward more casual domestic interiors. Upholstered in a warm burnt orange fabric, the chairs display a rich tonal depth that enhances their sculptural presence while introducing warmth into a space. The upholstery softens the overall form even further, highlighting the gentle curves and contour of the structure beneath. Tapered conic wooden legs lift the chairs slightly off the ground, providing contrast to the rounded body. From every angle, the chairs maintain a harmonious balance between volume and proportion, showcasing the careful craftsmanship typical of Italian production during this period.
With their expressive colour, sculptural lines, and inviting proportions, these Italian armchairs make a striking statement while remaining highly functional. They work equally well as a conversational pair in a living room, as accent seating in a bedroom, or as standout pieces. Combining comfort, craftsmanship, and unmistakable 1950s Italian character, this pair represents an example of postwar European design that continues to feel relevant and refined today.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
41.33 in W x 34.64 in D x 33.85 in H; Seat height 17.51 in; Seat depth 18.89 in; Arm height 23.03 in
105 cm W x 88 cm D x 86 cm H; Seat height 44.5 cm; Seat depth 48 cm; Arm height 58.5 cm
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Price category: 15,000 - 20,000 usd / eur
Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, precise execution and a strong relationship with Italy’s tradition of craftsmanship. This pair of “Bergamo” lounge chairs with matching ottomans by Paolo Buffa is a testament to the distinctive character of mid-century modernism in Italy. Buffa’s design language remains coherent with contemporary developments while retaining a clear connection to traditional furniture making, combining measured proportions, refined decorative details and carefully worked wooden structures.
This pair is focused on elegant proportions, balanced compositions and a rich interplay between geometric and flowing lines. The solid wooden frames are shaped with curved upper edges, slender tapered legs and open sides. The front legs rise effortlessly to form the sweeping armrests, creating a continuous line around the upholstered seats. Two crosses on each side introduce a sharper geometric rhythm, while the backs are formed from a sequence of slender vertical and diagonal wooden elements that give the chairs a striking open appearance both when viewed from behind and from the side. Thick upholstered seat cushions are paired with distinctive round back pillows, leaving much of the wooden back structure visible and enhancing the airy character of the design. The warm, light fabric contrasts with the darker wood and softens the architectural quality of the frames. Each chair is accompanied by a matching ottoman, constructed with the same tapered legs, shaped wooden frame and generously upholstered cushion. Placed together, the ottomans extend the composition of the chairs and reinforce the dialogue between solid upholstery and finely worked wood. The crossed panels, curved armrests, slender back elements and rounded cushions gives the set a dynamic appearance while retaining the elegance inherent in Buffa’s work.
Paolo Buffa was passionate about furniture and product design, an area in which he remained faithful to a figurative repertoire rooted in classicism while embracing impulses of modernity. He was highly active within the Milanese design scene, where traditional craftsmanship and modern ideas were continually brought into dialogue. The “Bergamo” chairs capture that combination particularly well, and the presence of their matching ottomans makes the pair especially complete, creating two inviting lounge settings with a strong decorative presence from every angle.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The set has recently been reconditioned. Due to the nature and age of the materials, the items have marks, scratches, dents and discolouration. The chair and ottoman have been reupholstered recently in premium lambswool. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
Chair
25.59 in W x 33.66 in D x 31.10 in H; Seat height 16.73 in; Seat depth 18.11 in; Arm height 22.83 in
65 cm W x 85.5 cm D x 79 cm H; Seat height 42.5 cm; Seat depth 46 cm; Arm height 58 cm
Footstool
20.66 in W x 16.92 in D x 16.53 in H
52.5 cm W x 43 cm D x 42 cm H