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Rare Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Three-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Blue Velvet

$54,000List Price

About the Item

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, three-seat sofa model '3615', walnut, velvet fabric, Italy, designed in 1935 Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, this remarkable rare sofa blends subtle lines with flowing, curvaceous forms, creating an unmistakable sense of sophistication. A standout element and signature trait of this piece is the armrests, partially crafted from walnut, which exhibit a dynamic movement rendered with exceptional finesse. This highlights Borsani's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of design. Plush cushions draped in opulent blue velvet deliver an unrivaled blend of elegance and comfort. Its carefully considered proportions, refined contours, and harmonious blend of materials culminate in a design that exudes sophistication and grace. 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 Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum.

Dimensions:
Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 84.65 in (215 cm)Depth: 37.21 in (94.5 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Velvet,Walnut
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 501119661stDibs: LU933143839942

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