Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Italian, 1911-1985
With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Osvaldo Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas and chairs, featuring deeply upholstered seating and adjustable position settings, have an aura of optimism and efficiency that still seems fresh and lively today.
Born in the commune of Varedo in northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Borsani studied at the Brera Academy in Milan — the same school attended by such luminaries as designer Piero Fornasetti and artist Lucio Fontana — as well as the Polytechnic University of Milan. Borsani first worked for his father’s furniture-making firm, Arredamenti Borsani, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design.
By 1953, when, along with his twin brother, Fulgenzio — the pair also created this visionary mid-century villa — Borsani opened the furniture company Tecno, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair. Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo De Carli, Robin Day and others.
Similar to Gio Ponti in the earliest years of his career, Borsani first created designs marked by lush and buoyant lines: tables with voluptuous curved legs, sofas with undulating backrests.
But Borsani’s best-known and most novel pieces date from Tecno’s initial furniture lines: the adjustable D70 sofa, which folds open to make a daybed, and the P40 recliner. The latter — now included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria Albert Museum — is an articulated lounger with a back, seat and leg rest that can be moved into 486 different positions. Not only is it extremely comfortable, it is also enduringly chic.
Find a collection of vintage Osvaldo Borsani tables, dining chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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P40 by Osvaldo Borsani, first edition by Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de fauteuils P40 par Osvaldo Borsani pour Tecno, première édition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
$19,747 / set
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline and can be set in several posit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s, Reupholstered
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Osvaldo Borsani P40 lounge chair, second edition, produced by Tecno, Milan. Designed in 1954, the P40 is one of the most iconic lounge chairs of the 20th century, adjustable into mul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palm Springs, CA
P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Building on the success of the D70 divan at the 10th Triennale Exhibition in 1954, Borsani started working on a mechanical joint that would allow an armchair to assume different posi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Balancing his pieces perfectly between lines and curves, function and elegance, lightness and robustness, Osvaldo Borsani and his twin brother founded the company Tecno in 1953 that became known for its technological approach to furniture design. The Italian designer has created iconic products, such as the sofa D70, the D40 chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel, Brass
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair realized by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956. First edition of this iconic armchair, in excellent condition.
Today the P40, in its first edition produc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Italian modern TECNO P40 convertible lounge chair
designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954
beautiful 1960ies edition cognac-brown leather.
Second edition of the P40 lounge chair, with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960
s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. The chair can be adjusted into over 400 positions; the back can be reclined in diffe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaise Long “Tecno” Iron Brass Cloth 1955, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani P40 chaise long “Tecno” iron brass cloth 1955, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Iron
P40 reclining armchair Osvaldo Borsani Tecno 1957 second edition purple
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair model P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1955, second edition. The P40 is considered one of the icons of postwar Italian design and is a modern reinterpretation of...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
1950 P40 chaise longue by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
P40 recliner, first edition, designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s and manufactured by Tecno in Italy.
The seat, backrest, and footrest are separately adjustable.
Classic armchair...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Adjustable backrest armrests and seat, expandable footrest. Leather cover...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First edition
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair - Collectible Italian Mid Century
Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 loun...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Beautiful Chaise Longue P40, Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful chaise lounge P40 in black cotton velvet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970.
This long chair is very good condition and all the mechanics for the different...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
P40 Armchair Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, 1955 first edition purple fabric mid-century
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Poltrona modello P40 progettata da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno nel 1955, prima edizione. La P40 è considerata una delle icone del design italiano del dopoguerra e rappresenta una rein...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Renens, CH
Osvaldo Borsani, an Italian architect and furniture designer, aimed to create a lounger that would go beyond the bulky, static nature of the “comfortable chair”. The result was the P40 lounge chair, which could be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’s preferences.
With the P40 lounge chair, Borsani created one of the most recognized pieces of the Italian post-war design movement.
Available we have a first edition P40...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Oirlo, LI
Designed in 1955 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, the P40 Lounge Chair is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Its sleek yet highly functional structure allows for numerous recli...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Terra Red Fabric
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Beautiful P40 in a special terra brownish red color color. The upholstery is new. The chair is in good condition. The P 40 is a reclinable...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair - Collectible Italian Mid Century
Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 loun...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Stainless Steel
$6,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order. Reclines and adjusts into a h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Italian Borsani P40 Reclining Lounge Chair, Original Black F/Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno is certainly one of the most attractive, sought after and timeless lounge chairs e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$6,732 Sale Price
25% Off
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been completely restored and covered again with the original cover. It now only needs a new f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair mod. P40
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Turin, Turin
Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
P40 Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with Original Upholstery, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1st edition P40 armchair designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s and made by Tecno in Italy. The chair can be change into different positions. The seat, back and the footrest are ad...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
P40 Lounge Chair By Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno In Original Leather, Italy 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning P40 lounge chair in original black/greenish leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s.
Both comfortable as appealing is what this iconic design can be described as....
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1960s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Midcentury dark navy blue lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani model P40 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning model P40 adjustable lounge chair in dark navy blu by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno designed in 1955. This chair in a great vintage condition with its ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
$5,740 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century P40 Reclining Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950
s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
An early edition "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy.
This iconic model is designed in 1955 and was considered the flagship of the Tecno Company,
The use of adva...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair 'P72A'
Osvaldo Borsani 1955
Founder with his brother Fulgenzio of Tecno, the architect Osvaldo Borsani designed most of Tecno's and italian design's icons, like the working...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani "T68" Coffee Table, circa 1960, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, Spain
Osvaldo Borsani "T68" coffee table
Made with rosewood and glass top with black lacquered legs.
Very decorative.
Circa 1963, Italy.
Very good vintage condition.
With his stylish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Marco Fantoni Green Fabric and Enameled Steel Italian Bench for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing modern green fabric and enameled steel bench. This marvelous piece was produced by Tecno in Italy in 1982 and designed by Marco Fantoni.
This bench is unique as it is a one ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Iron
Rare Revolving Mobiletto T128 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare round cabinet on invisible wheels designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno is made out of lacquered plywood, laminate, leather and steel. The dark grey lacquered plywood inter...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair
Footstall c.1950
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb vintage mid 20th Century Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair and footstool model no P40, produced in Italy by Techno in 1955. This lounge chair was created by Borsani to be the per...
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20th Century Italian Other Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Sheepskin
Art Design Chair - Stand Alone chair - Artistic Chair by Milanese Studio
By Spinzi, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Art Chair - Mid Century Office Chair - Osvaldo Borsani Seating customized by Spinzi Milano - One off piece - Art Design- Hand made -
Osvaldo Borsani was an influential designer of ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant designers of the Italian Twentieth century. He began his career in the late 1930s penning art-deco pieces, but successfully evolved ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Steel
$8,377 Sale Price
20% Off
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa System for Tecno - 1970
s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
D 70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno - Sofa Bed - Original Pieces - Vintage Condition
Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant designers of the Italian Twentieth century....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Steel
$6,462 Sale Price
10% Off
Osvaldo Borsani Rectangular C7 Cart in Steel for Tecno Varedo Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Rectangular cart model C7 with a black painted steel rod frame, removable shelves in a light brown steel sheet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Varedo, 1960s
Literature: P. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani. Architect, designer, entrepreneur, Skira, Milan 2018, p. 596
In 1953, he founded the Tecno company, specialized in technology and innovation which was the best way to him to produce his own creations. The D70 sofa bed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel, Sheet Metal
Vintage 20thC Italian Circular Marble Dining Table By Osvaldo Borsani c.1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Italian circular dining table by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1960, featuring a marble top set on a four-legged wooden base.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) was an influe...
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20th Century Italian Other Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Marble
Italian Mirror Timber Console Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Striking Osvaldo Borsani hand curved wood console with mirror.
Osvaldo Borsani was an Italian designer who was active in the mid-20th century. He is known for his innovative furnit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Libreria Modulare E22, Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Bookcase model E22 produced by Tecno in the 1960s designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
Black painted aluminum uprights.
Two storage modules and 5 shelves made of wood veneer, a
module with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Vintage Italian Brass Bed Structure by Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro are two famous and well respected exponents of Italian creativity, Both active in the second half of the 20th century. The first was an architect...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Appendiabiti Cielo-Terra "AT16," Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Sky-earth coat stand designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in 1961, the central shaft is covered in leather , here in a rare red version and hand-stitched. The spheres ar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Office Desk Dinning Room Chairs, 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, Lazio
The Osvaldo Borsani chairs, simple structure but much elegance to this set of 4 chairs of Italian design of the 1950s. Refinement and class as is in the Borsani style, unique pieces ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished.
The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror
Excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Walnut
6 chairs mod. 7388 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare set of 6 chairs mod. 7388 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1951.
Bentwood frame, velvet seats.
Excellent condition, restored, maker's mark.
Exte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
$19,149 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Poltroncina Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 - Vintage - Midcentury - Armchair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Poltroncina Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 - vintage - midcentury - armchair
Poltroncine Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 Caratteristiche Designer: Osvaldo Borsani Produzione: Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani T69 Round Dining Table by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic T69 dining table by Osvaldo Borsani for TECNO, Italy – circa 1960.
Designer: Osvaldo Borsani
Country: Italy
Model: T69 dining table
Design period: circa 1960
Date of manu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1st edition AT16 coat rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, ca. 1961
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sittard, LI
The AT16, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for the Italian furniture company Tecno, is an iconic example of modernist design in 1960s. The piece is one of the first editions of this coat ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo, set of six dining chairs, chestnut and straw, Italy, 1930s
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo in the ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Straw, Chestnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
D70
Sofas
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofas, model, 'D70', steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954
A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$8,450 / item
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
D70
Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954
A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963.
This eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958
This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Canada
Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs and ottoman, model 'T110', leather, mahogany, cherry, Italy, design 1966
The Canada series was...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Leather, Cherry, Mahogany
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Canada
Lounge Chair in Paisley Fabric and Wood
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chair, model 'T110', fabric, lacquered plywood, Italy, 1966
The Canada series was developed from some ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945
This elegant pair of lounge chairs model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$16,400 / set
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chair, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945
This elegant lounge chair model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid constructi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, daybed, model 5767, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1941
This exceedingly rare sofa or daybed, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1941, was originally intended for Casa Albonetto in Italy. The designer himself owned a smaller version of this type. This modest daybed serves as a prime example of Borsani's impeccable innovative thinking and his keen sense of harmonious compositions. When it comes to practicality, its defining feature are the adjustable armrests, simultaneously placing the backrest cushions over the lowered armrests. In an easy gesture the sofa is transformed into a daybed. A generous storage compartment is present by raising the seating space upwards. The overall wooden frame in walnut is characterized by rounded contours and clear lines with evenly spaced spindles structuring the piece.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
D70
Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.
Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed.
This eccentric sofa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Osvaldo Borsani furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Osvaldo Borsani were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ico Parisi, Gianfranco Frattini, and B&B Italia. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $330 and can go as high as $397,156, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,205.
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