Paolo Buffa Dining Table for Galdino Maspero, 1948
Description
Paolo Buffa dining table for Galdino Maspero, wood, Italy, 1948
A rare example of Paolo Buffa’s transition toward more architectural compositions, this dining table, designed in 1948 for Galdino Maspero, balances handcrafted detailing with rational construction. The tapered legs, joined by an X‑shaped stretcher, reveal Buffa’s sensitivity to structural rhythm, while the scalloped apron and beveled edges reflect his signature refinement.
The tabletop features a refined parquetry pattern in ash veneer, emphasizing geometric clarity and artisanal precision. Every junction is finished with delicately carved molding, anchoring the table in a lineage of Italian decorative tradition while hinting at the evolving modernist vocabulary of the postwar years.
Buffa’s work stands at the crossroads of 20th-century Italian furniture history — a dialogue between neoclassical elegance and functionalist rigor. This piece is a testament to his ability to render even the most utilitarian forms with sculptural intent and material sophistication.
Dimensions
Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)
Width: 70.87 in (180 cm)
Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)
Design
1948
Manufacture
1950-1959
Material
Wood
Condition
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