Elegant Art Deco Bar Cabinet by Paolo Buffa, around 1940
Elegant wave shapes define the body of this finely executed bar cabinet in palisander veneer, raised on high, slightly swept legs. Each door is centered by stunningly elaborate blossoms, grasses, and leaves intarsia.
The all-around mirrored, lit inner department has one glass shelf, and three lower drawers made in maple. Both doors have small, chromed-plated shelves on the inside.
It is a remarkably beautiful piece, that will effortlessly integrate in Interiors and simultaneously add a sophisticated twist to its surrounding.
Especially noteworthy the curved, edge-less design.
Paolo Buffa (b. 1903, Milan — 1970, Milan):
Paolo Buffa was a notable Italian furniture designer who made significant contributions to mid-20th century design.
Born in Milan in 1903, he studied at the Polytechnic University in his hometown. Paolo Buffa collaborated with prominent designers of his time, such as Gio Ponti and Oswaldo Borsani, and initially shared an office with his architect friend Antonio Cassi Ramelli at the beginning of his career. In 1934, he successfully established his own design studio.
His distinctive style, his sense of aesthetics, and modern, contemporary approach made him well-known beyond the borders of Italy.
He incorporated influences from various periods such as Neoclassicism, Art Deco, and Modernism into his designs, combining them with a high standard of craftsmanship, exquisite and exotic materials, and a unique sense of aesthetics to create his own characteristic style.
His designs, sometimes timeless and almost avant-garde, always emphasized functionality and comfort, making them coveted collector’s items today. Undoubtedly, alongside other grand designers of his time, Paolo Buffa profoundly influenced modern Italian design and impacted subsequent generations of young designers.
