Paolo Buffa Oval Dining Table, Italy, 1950s, Attributed
Description
Paolo Buffa Oval Dining Table, wood and brass, Italy, 1950s, Attributed
A large oval dining table consciously attributed to Paolo Buffa, one of the most significant figures of Italian mid-century interior design and a central presence in the Milanese decorating culture of the postwar decades. The table rests on two sculpted X-form trestle bases, each composed of curved legs with a sweeping, architectural profile that recalls the classical vocabulary Buffa consistently reinterpreted throughout his career. The legs terminate in square brass sabots and meet at the center through a concave brass medallion, while a polished brass stretcher runs the full length between the two bases, anchoring the composition horizontally. The apron is animated by a rhythmic series of small brass floral inlays distributed along its entire perimeter — a decorative device that speaks to Buffa’s characteristic attention to ornamental detail without excess. The oval top features a banded edge with a subtle molded profile, its veneer surface retaining the warmth and depth of the original finish.
Dimensions
Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)
Width: 66.15 in (168 cm)
Depth: 56.3 in (143 cm)
Design
1950s
Manufacture
1950-1959
Material
Wood, brass
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our in-house atelier carefully 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.