Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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.
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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Mid-Century 1930s Art Deco Coffee Table, Gaetano Borsani labeled, by Osvaldo
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FI48
1930s Art Deco Italian design Mid-Century modern coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, top in burl walnut and legs in blond walnut. Wax polished.
Measure cm: H 47 Diametro of ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Walnut, Burl
T61 B coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table basse par Osvaldo Borsani pour tecno.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Metal
1950s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy Table Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Biella, IT
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy table walnut, iron, particular brass years '54.
Adjustable in height, measure diameter 48 inches, and are for 4/6 perso...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Desk Wood Parchment. The plan has so esattamente shortcomings.
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1940s European Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Parchment Paper, Carbon Fiber
Osvaldo Borsani, low table with iron structure and crystalline marble
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)
Low table with iron structure and crystalline marble top.
Tecno, Varedo, 1957.
Bibl. Osvaldo Borsani, architect designer entrepreneur. Skira, page 47.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Marble, Metal
Pair Italian Mid-Century Parchment Nightstands / Side Tables by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables with parchment style doors by Osvaldo Borsani.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Parchment Paper, Wood
$7,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Osvaldo Borsani Etagere/Bedside/Bookcase Wood 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Etagere Borsani.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Wood
Tables Gigognes - ModèleT61
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Set of three side tables in rosewood, veneer and metal legs by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Metal
$5,862 / set
Italian Bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
This elegant coffee table from the 1950s, designed by the famous Osvaldo Borsani, is a perfect example of mid-century Italian design. Made of mahogany wood, this piece combines funct...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis Dining Table w/ Walnut Top and Chromed Steel Base
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Osvaldo Borsani dining table with walnut top, produced by Stow Davis circa 1970s. This is a gorgeous example, which appears to retain its original wood finish. ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Side Table "T 61c" for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Available two
Osvaldo Borsani
A "T 61c" coffee side table manufactured by Tecno, 1957.
Varnished steel and Carrara marble top.
Original label
Letteratura: Giampiero Bosoni...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Carrara Marble, Steel
$3,828 / item
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee
Table. Wood Glass 1950 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee Table Raro Osvaldo Borsani
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Wood
1960
s Italian Adjustable Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The 1960's Italian Adjustable Table by Osvaldo Borsani is an iconic piece of modern furniture, designed by a renowned Italian architect and designer. The table features a 47 inches d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Marble Table, 1941 Design
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and minimalistic marble table with a brushed brass construction, originally designed in 1941 by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by ABV Arredamento Borsani Varedo.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Marble, Brass
Round glass and metal table T69 by Osvaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 60s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Padova, IT
The series of tables T69 and T102, born in 1963 from the fruitful collaboration between Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli, take up in their shapes some characteristic signs typical o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Mirrored Glass Table and Walnut Wood, 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani mirrored glass table and walnut wood, 1940.
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1930s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Wood
1970s Osvaldo Borsani Dining Table for Stow Davis with Glass Top and Steel Base
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Osvaldo Borsani dining table with glass top, produced by Stow Davis circa 1970s. This is a gorgeous example, which appears to have a hand cut and ground glass t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Walnut, Glass
Mid-Century Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Table in Veneered Wood, C.1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Mid-century design coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, for Techno, circa 1950s.
Veneered wood and enamelled metal.
Dimension: H40 x W120 x D60 cm.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Model T61/B
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare version of coffee table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Model T61/B.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Wood
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Low Table in Brass and Rare Sivec Marble for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
20th century Osvaldo Borsani low table in brass and rare sivec marble for Tecno.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Chique and minimal, rare desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1956 and manufactured by Tecno Italy.
the plate and the drawers are made of walnut wood, its construction is made of bla...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Console / Writing Table by Ico Parisi.
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Console / Writing Table by Ico Parisi, Italy circa 1960. The console has a exceptional, modernist form while being accented with diverse, compliment...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Maple and Wood Coffee by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful coffee table in maple and wood with a glass top. The glass top is very thick and heavy, giving this table its stability. The wooden structure has a round edge that is nicel...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Tables
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Glass, Rosewood
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Mahogany Ebonized Dining Table, circa 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
A beautifully ebonized mahogany and rose marble dining table by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo,whit original label, Italy, circa 1950. The wonderf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
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Wood
T69 dining table , Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno , Italy , 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
T69 dining table , Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno , Italy , 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Walnut
Desk by Oslvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Paris, FR
Oak
circa 1960
70 x 89 x 50 cm
Category
1960s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,666
Table 30s 40s, Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
Atelier Borsani Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Table with wooden structure and supporting sculptural elements, glass top and planter in the base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Crystal
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Table Wood 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Il secondo appoggio e’ alto 23 cm,. Distinti saluti Gianmarioboninu.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Table Brass Wood 1950 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Coffe Table
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian T69 Round Table by O. Borsani and E. Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian "T69" table with round carrara marble top and gold and black aluminum saber legs by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. 1970s
The marble top pres...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Steel and Laminate Side Table by Tecno, Italy, c. 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York City, NY
One of the quintessential designs by the Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, crafted in Milan, Italy during the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Tables
Materials
Steel
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 Tables
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
Osvaldo Borsani tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Osvaldo Borsani tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Ico Parisi, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Gianfranco Frattini. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $647 and can go as high as $397,156, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,271.
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