Italian Maple Armoire with Glass Handles in the Manner of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
An Italian maple armoire from the 1940s, crafted in the manner of Paolo Buffa.
The front is structured as a series of flat planes, interrupted by two vertical bands of carved square motifs that catch the light as you move past. The maple has been recently refinished, bringing out a warm, honeyed tone and subtle variation in the grain.
Original glass handles sit at the center, set with brass hardware and a working key—small details that hold the composition together.
Inside, a hanging rod runs across the upper section, with a compact chest of three drawers below, each fitted with circular pulls. A mirror is inset into one of the doors.
Along the base, a scalloped apron introduces a softer line—unexpected against the otherwise straight geometry—while tapered legs lift the piece just slightly from the floor.
There’s a quiet presence to it. Storage, but also something that holds the room.
DIMENSIONS: 45"W x 20.5"D x 72"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1940s
MATERIALS: Glass,Maple
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