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Rare Walnut Center or Game Table by Paolo Buffa

Description
Rare and exquisite Paolo Buffa center or game table in walnut composed of inset reverse painted or eglomisé glass top with scalloped apron, four small drawers, stretcher with central medallion, and slightly splayed saber legs, Italy, 1940s. This sophisticated Buffa table is truly elegant in form and is a very rare model with the reverse painted glass top, which is a lovely rich shade of chestnut brown. The four drawers around the scalloped apron swivel or pivot out, each holding a small copper ashtray. This iconic model table design is exemplary of Buffa's earlier traditional Neoclassical works in the Art Deco style. All his handmade furniture during this period was constructed by skilled cabinetmakers and renowned artisans, most prominently Mario Quarti and Angelo Marelli.

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	walnut, reverse painted glass, copper
Condition:	Good. Fully restored with French polish and in very good condition considering age and use with no chips in the glass
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
200 Lex Booth #:	47
Dealer Reference #:	BUF201
Incollect Reference #:	516551