Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Description
Rationalist daybed In the style of Paolo Buffa, wood and fabric, Italy, 1940s
This daybed, in the style of Paolo Buffa, reflects the refined balance characteristic of Milanese design in the 1940s. The structure is formed by two inclined solid wood sides with a warm finish, set on tapered legs. The long upholstered mattress sits neatly within the frame and is paired with two cylindrical bolsters, softening the geometry without interrupting its order.
The proportions recall Paolo Buffa's approach to seating throughout his career: the wooden sides frame the seat with clarity, while the slight inclination introduces movement to an otherwise composed silhouette. This treatment of line and volume is characteristic of Buffa's broader production in the period, where tradition and modern restraint coexist, and situates the piece within the vocabulary the designer developed across his Milanese output of the decade.
Two items available.
Dimensions
Height: 25,59 in (65 cm)
Width: 81,88 in (208 cm)
Depth: 33,07 in (84 cm)
Seat Height: 15.35 in (39 cm)
Design
1940s
Manufacture
1940-1949
Material
Wood
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our in-house atelier carefully reupholstered and restored the item, with meticulous attention to structural integrity, materials, and finish. The process was guided by deep respect for its authenticity, balancing technical intervention with historical sensitivity.
Two items available.