Tecno Furniture
Italian
From his early start at his father’s boutique furniture and cabinetry atelier — Arredamenti Borsani (ABV) — Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani began to steadily dream to life the movement-inducing pieces that would eventually lead to him founding his innovative furniture company, Tecno, with his twin brother, Fulgenzio.
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. He first worked for the family furniture-making firm, ABV, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design. Borsani took over Arredamenti Borsani in 1937.
With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, 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.
While he is today recognized as a master of mid-century modernist Italian furniture, Borsani is most famous these days for cofounding Tecno. (He and Fulgenzio also created Villa Borsani, a visionary mid-century estate cherished for its modern lines and exquisite custom furnishings.)
When Borsani opened Tecno, an office-focused maker of industrial design, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair.
When they were originally released, Tecno pieces like the P40 and the award-winning D70 sofa bed were acclaimed as cutting-edge, and they are still considered groundbreaking in their adaptability and functionality. The firm quickly garnered widespread acclaim for its tech-forward designs and quality craftsmanship.
Borsani would be Tecno’s lead designer for 30 years, while partnering on projects with the likes of architect Eugenio Gerli and fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo De Carli, Robin Day and others.
Borsani designed pieces for Tecno until shortly before his death in 1985, when his daughter Valeria and her husband, Marco Fantoni, took over the creative work.
Today, the family’s legacy is preserved by Borsani’s architect grandson Tommaso Fantoni, who, along with Norman Foster, curated a blockbuster retrospective of Osvaldo Borsani’s work at Milan’s Triennale Design Museum in 2018.
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Creator: Tecno
Pair of Midcentury Wall Coat Racks Sputnik, Tecno, Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Praha, CZ
- very practical
- space age style
- iconic model
- rare in pair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Carlo Mo Pair of Seating Mod. Chip in Wood for Tecno, 90s
By Carlo Mo, Tecno
Located in Turin, Turin
Famous sculptor, Carlo Mo was born in Piovene Rocchette in 1923. He then studies in Genova, and then in Pavia at the Univeristy. After the Second World War he travelled to Africa. In...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
Office or desk chair mod. Modus with seat and backrest in ivory-white plastic monocoque. On the seat ...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare square table in steel and glass by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the seamless blend of functionality and avant-garde design in this Osvaldo Borsani coffee table crafted for Tecno. A testament to Italian ingenuity from the mid-20th century...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
$6,170 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimal Leather Armchair Model "D101" by Tecno, Italy, 1980s
By Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Rare leather armchair model D101 by Tecno.
Originally custom-conceived by Centro Progetti Tecno for a private bank, the model was later put in serial production.
Pure squared proport...
Category
1980s Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Leather
Tavolo tondo T69 di Eugenio Gerli per Tecno Anni 60 bianco
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo con base in fusione di alluminio e piano in legno impiallacciato legno laccato.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
9 Black plastic
Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 9 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors.
These...
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Vienna, AT
Eugenio Gerli P28 Armchair for Tecno, Wenge wood, Italy 1958
Rare pair of armchairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno "P28". These lounge chairs were originally designed for RIMA, but in 19...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli T69B Bronzed Brass Table by TECNO, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Meda, MB
The iconic T69B was produced in Italy in the 1960s by TECNO and was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli.
The defining characteristic of this table is the supports, compose...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Brass
10 Black plastic
Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs with desk by Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 10 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was produced in different versions and colors.
Thes...
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Matching Set of Eight Tecno Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Chanel
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 8 swiveling, height adjustable Modus chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Milan.
Thee chairs were used for many years in the conference...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
$3,797 / item
Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Kolberg Justus, Tecno
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon
Name: P08 folding chair
designer: Justus Kolberg
manufacturer: Tecno, Italy
d...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sculptural Maple Chairs by Tecno Sedia
By Tecno
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pair of maple chairs by Tecno Sedia. High gloss poly finish. Condition is good with minor wear in the form of scuffs appropriate for the age. Very sturdy frames.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
$1,495 / set
Nesting Tables by Marco Fantoni
By Marco Fantoni, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Marco Fantoni for Tecno, these unique nesting tables were designed for Borsani Commission. Bronze painted metal with leather tops.
Measures: Height of largest table 16"width 23"dept...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$7,350 / item
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Lounge chairs model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
Surprising combination of sleek wood armrests on metal frame.
Chairs can also be connected together creating a comfortable settee.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Square Table by Tecno, Italy, 1980s, simple form table.
By Tecno
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Clean architectural geometry, high-quality industrial materials, and precise joinery. The black lacquered metal frame supports a warm-toned wooden top, creating a balanced contrast b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani L150 Bed in metal, Faux leather upholstery, circa 1967
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1967, this bed is a true example of postmodern design with its metal structure, polyurethane foam padding and black faux leather upholstery. The entire bed frame is held together by means of a faux leather belt. A must-have for Italian design lovers. We have two such beds on sale...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,814 / set
1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Five office swivel wheeled chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side, made of red, white and wine color plastic....
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Armchair model "PS142" by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milan, IT
Armchair model "PS142" by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno.
Fully emerald green upholstered frame on wheels.
A second piece with different blue fabric available
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Velvet
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
set of 4 signed eugenio gerli S82 chairs by tecno
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Munich, DE
well made dining or meeting chairs by tecno. interesting connection and composition of wood and metal. foam and fabric professionl redone.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,278 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Set of eight chairs mod. Modus SM 203 with seat and backrest composed...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Centro Progetti Tecno Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs in Red
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are part of th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Italian modern Black Office drawer unit by Borsani and Gerli for Tecno, 1970s
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Black Office drawer unit by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s
Office drawer unit with rectangular base in black painted metal. On the fron...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Borsani Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Chair mod. Modus SM 203 with seat and backrest comp...
Category
1980s European Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy, circa 1990
By Tecno
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of six folding chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno. Italy, circa 1990.
Model P08.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
1991 Chip Chair by Carlo Mo for Tecno in Ebonized Oak and Enameled Steel
By Tecno, Carlo Mo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Chip Chair, designed by Carlo Mo for Tecno in 1965. This particular example hails from 1991, when Tecno relaunched the design in a very limited quantity. This avant-garde l...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eugenio Gerli, Trolley bar mod. B106, prod. Techno, 1966
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Rivoli, IT
Mobile-bar mod. B106 in lacquered wood produced by Tecno in 1966.
Good condition, small signs of time on the outside
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Détabilisation Table by François and Fréder Morellet for Tecno
By Francois and Frederic Morellet, Tecno
Located in Milan, Italy
This table was created through collaboration with Francois Morellet, the eclectic French artist (painter, sculptor and light artist). Born in 1926, he was an exponent of minimalist a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Crystal, 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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
Tecno furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tecno 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 Tecno furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Tecno 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 Carlo De Carli, Le Corbusier, and Poltronova. Prices for Tecno furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $384 and can go as high as $58,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,657.