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
Dining Set with Centro Progetti Tecno Table and Eero Saarinen Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, dining or conference table model 'T335', lacquered wood, aluminum, Italy, 1975-1978
Large dining or conferenced table with a black lacquered wooden top that h...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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Aluminum
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
Executive desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
This is an unlimited opportunity to own an original Osvaldo Borsani 1950's executive desk. It is made in a combination of wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Borsani P40 Reclining Lounge Chair, Original Black Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Round Dining / Center / Game Table with Travertine Top, Signed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Kansas City, MO
Osvaldo Borsani dining table or center table or game table with the original one inch thick travertine top with slightly tapered edge. Black steel base with aluminum panels. There is...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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Travertine, Aluminum, Steel
Tecno T69 Table Osvaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bari, IT
A classic of Italian design from the 1960s. Round table model T69 with wood top, rare, production Tecno designers Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli. The particularity of T69 is the str...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mod. Nomos by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1970s
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern table mod. Nomos by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1970s
Chromed table mod. Nomos with chromed steel structure with support tips and suction cups.
Designed by No...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century Carlo Mo Pair of Seating Mod. Chip in Wood for Tecno, 90s
By Tecno, Carlo Mo
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...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
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Metal
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six S82 dining chairs by Eugenio Gerli (and Osvaldo Borsani) for Tecno, Italy – circa 1960.
The chairs still have their original upholstery and remain in good condition with normal signs of age and use. Two chairs have brass details (rare) and four chairs have bronze colored coated metal details.
Designer: Eugenio Gerli (Osvaldo Borsani)
Manufacturer: Tecno (chairs are labeled)
Country: Italy
Model: S82 dining chairs
Design period: circa 1960
Date of manufacturing: 1960’s
Size in cm: 43x47x80 seat height 43 cm.
Material: Italian walnut / Brass / Metal / Cast iron / Original linen/cotton upholstery
Condition: Good / Normal signs of age and use
Price: On request
About Eugenio Gerli:
Eugenio Gerli (b. 1923) is an Italian architect and industrial designer known for his long-lasting collaboration with the Italian architect-designer Osvaldo Borsani and the Italian manufacturer Tecno.
In 1949, Gerli graduated with a degree in engineering and began his career a year later, opening his own architectural and industrial design practice. Gerli began experimenting with various materials such as resin, felt, and molded plywood, which led to designs he presented in 1951 at the 9th Triennale di Milano; his bent plywood armchair for Forma (1950s); and the three-legged Sommaruga Chair(1950s), which was made from resin reinforced molded felt on a steel base. Architecturally, the firm focused on residential and public buildings, as well as the renovation of historic Italian buildings. Notable architectural projects include the Cardiology Clinic in Laveno-Monbello (1950), the Ambasciatori Theater in Milan (1954), the renovation and restoration of the Castiglioni Palace (1903). Gerli was later joined by his two sons, Enrico and Guido, in the 1970s.
In 1957 Gerli began a long and fruitful collaboration with the Borsani brothers, Fulgenzio and Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)—founders of the Italian furniture manufacturing company Tecno. In 1968, Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani exhibited their revolutionary Graphis Office System (1967) at the 14th Triennale di Milano. The system, which was made up of just three basic elements, was heralded as a revolution in office furniture design because the system’s modular components allowed unlimited and customizable combinations, which could grow (or contract) with the company. The system remained a bestseller for decades and Tecno became synonymous for technologically-advanced design. The partnership between Gerli and Tecno lasted for more than 35 years, and resulted in many 20th-century design classics such as the T92 Butterfly Table (1960 with Mario Cristiani...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani / Eugenio Gerli T69 Dining Set for Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic dining table and six dining chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for TECNO, Italy, circa 1960. Four chairs have galvanized metal details and two chairs have brass detai...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed for Tecno - Rare Slim Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed for Tecno - Rare Slim Version
This exemplary rendition of the iconic Borsani sofa design boasts a sleek profile, measuring a mere 28 inches (71 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum with chrome-plated bases and original black leather upholstery. Swivel base with ad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Sofa Bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The Italian firm was founded by the Borsani twins in 1953. The following year he presented his first project for the firm, the D70, at the ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
The P40, designed in 1955, is not only the most famous design of Italian architect and designer, Osvaldo Borsani, but of Italian mid-century design as well. This model is part of the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Original 'D70' Sofa/Daybed for Tecno, 1954 Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in The Hague, NL
A sofa that transforms to a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954 and manufactured for Tecno, Italy.
Extraordinary elegance in form, and also outstanding in a technical sense...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Six 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. The base is 5-star metal. Chairs are all original and in good condition. There are some scratches on the plastic due to use but they are in good working order. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the seventies. Shown with the original fabric.
in the pictures gallery you can see other sets of chairs we have available.
a) three white armchairs
b) five dark blue chairs...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Ps142 Lounge Chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Eugenio Gerli
Manufacturer: Tecno
Era: 1960s
Materials: Wool, metal
Measurements: 26.5? wide x 19.75? deep x 26.25? tall
Condition: In good original c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani designed the "Poltrona P32" in 1956 for Tecno. The refined formed seating shell with...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Fabric
"Todo Modo" by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno Italy Reversible Chair
By Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Tecno
Located in Hanover, MA
Original vintage (not a re-edition) Todo Modo single slipper chair with completely reversible rotating cylindrical back. Designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
1980s Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Wheeled White Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Three Office swivels chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side. The swivel chairs are made of white plastic. The ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lyon, FR
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black lacquered metal structure and solid brass adjustment elements. Seat covered with bl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic example of Italian mid-century design, continually reproduced for its highly renowned marriage of style and functionality, this fully adjustable reclining sofa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno LT8 Sky-Ground Lamp 1960 Brass and Neon
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 technique. Tecno thinking was born: the perfect synthesis between the artisan experience of the atelier and its declination on a larger scale.
Tecno is first and foremost an entrepreneur's project: Italy has begun its process of tertiarization; the office environment does not yet have its unquestionable formal definition, and that is where Osvaldo Borsani wants to get to: to reinvent for workspaces that mix of formal elegance, rigor and rational functionality that the modern movement had developed for domestic living.
Here the very wonderful sky-ground lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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Brass, Metal
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani lounge chairs manufactured by Tecno 1966 Chrome plated round disc feet, reupholstered in Italian boucle.
Borsani commissioned for Joseph James Akston, La Rotunda...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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Chrome
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
1961 Armchair P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Midcentury
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Armchair P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno completely renovated.
Rosewood armrest - redone strap - Kvadrat fabric - ref. Black Tonus.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern by Eugenio Gerli and Edited by Tecno PS 142 Italian Chairs
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six PS 142 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and produced by Tecno. Structure made of solid metal and upholstered with white bouclé wool. Italy 1960s. Tec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Oval Table in Stained Teak
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining or conference table, model T102, teak, enameled steel, Italy, 1964.
The designers Borsani and Gerli created an outstanding piece...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mod T102 for Tecno Marble Dinning Italian Table Designed by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Madrid, ES
Dinning or conference table Mod. T102 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Composed of two sculptural curved bases made of chromed steel. Carrara marble oval top. Italy, 1964.
Cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
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Marble, Steel
Coffee Table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Model T61/B
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare version of coffee table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Model T61/B.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Wood
Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sofa/ Daybed ‘D70’, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1954. This customizable D70 sofa has two pivoting wings, a very stable metal frame, and a beautiful f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960's Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli ''T69'' Dining Table
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli for TECNO. Italy, 1960s. Matte-black laquered cast aluminum with brush steel foil and glass table top. In an excellent condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Large Minimalist Coffee Table by Tecno
By Fantoni, Tecno
Located in London, GB
Marco Fantoni coffee table for Tecno c1970.
A superb minimalist coffee table with a brushed metal base on wood containing eight drawers, a ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Centro Progetti Tecno Pair of Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, pair of stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s
Highly functional chairs designed by Ce...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s.
Highly functional chairs designed ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno T90 Desk Wood with Chest of Drawers 60s
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Steel and Thick Crystal Coffee Table Mod. T113, 1975
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Osvaldo Borsani designed this piece in 1975 for Tecno. It features a curved steel frame and a thick crystal top.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Adjustable ‘L77’ Daybed for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Osvaldo Borsani adjustable 'L77' daybed for Tecno, Italy 1956s. Outstanding design and technique which makes it possible to adjust in multip...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Coffee Table in Wood by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful coffee table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 60s. The coffee table has a thick top in fine wood with a rectangular shape, which rests on the particular metal l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 9 Stacking Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of nine wonderful stacking chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. The chairs haven't been produced much in this color, it is a beautiful shiny Bordeaux red quite rare and di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani P31 lounge chairs Tecno Italy 1963
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and rare set of 4 P31 chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and made in Italy by Tecno in 1957. The chairs are in good original condition with normal signs of usage and have a wonderfu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning, rare early first edition 1956 "32" series lounge set by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for 'Tecno', Italy. This set comprises a pair of first edition 'P32' lounge and the extremely rare and rrarely seen matching first edition three seat 'D32' sofa. This early set also still retain their original solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first edition solid brass knurled spring adjusters. See image 5.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete first edition series '32' lounge set.
The first edition of this series is disinguished by its elegant triangulated wire rod base which gives the base a sculptural quality that was somewhat lost in the second ediiton where the triangulated wire base was replaced by a more utilitarian and simplified three prong steel base of a heavier guage to replace the strength lost by the removal of the triangulation. This simplification of the second edition reduced overall production costs but in my opinon lost some of the visual appeal of the first edition chairs.
This set have had their upholstery completely restored with new high quality Pantera foam and new rubber support webbing by the original italian manufacturer PIRELLI. The chairs and sofa have been finished in lovely high quality ' A perfect flower' fabric by italian textile manufacturer DEDAR.
'A perfect flower' by DEDAR has a hard-wearing wool texture poised between the perfect regularity of its warp and weft weaving and the natural exuberance of ondé yarn which ripples its surface.
The black enamel finish on the chair bases and sofa legs have been left in their original condition to maintain some visual original period authenticity to this rare early set, these could easily be repainted should the buyer wish to do so. We have also left the brass hardware in its original patina for the same reason but these could also be polished.
The 'P32' lounge chairs was presented in 'Tecno' manufacturer catalogs as a "swivel armchair with automatic repositioning mechanism, metal frame , adjustable back and spring, foam rubber padding and interchangeable covers available in a broad range of colors"
This ingenious automatic repositioning mechanism means that you when sat in the seat you can swivel the chair through any angle between 0- 360 degrees for ease of conversation etc however when you stand up the seat will automatically return to its original position in order to "maintain order in the room".
Dimensions:
Lounge chairs:-
84 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
33.1" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
Sofa:-
190 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
74.8" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
LITERATURE:
The 'P32' lounge chairs are published in :-
'Osvaldo Borsani', Gramigna and Irace, pg. 278-279
Domus, issue number 342, May 1958, , page 15
The 'D32' sofa is published in:-
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO ,issue number 56, 1959 (original full page Tecno advert )
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO, issue number 115,1964 page 27...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bar Trolley for Tecno 1970s
By Tecno
Located in Lasne, BE
Furniture on casters stamped Tecno. Wear due to time and age of the furniture. Leather and wood covering.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sofa "D70", Design by Osvaldo Borsani, Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian "D70" sofa was made by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. The sofa has adjustable cushions and can be set as a bed for two people. Approximately 20 different uphols...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani At16 Coat Rack for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Madrid, ES
AT 16 model coat rack designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Structure made up of two pieces, a fixed metal one lined with natural leather and the telescopic stem made of black lacquered metal. Spherical hangers made of wood.
Designed by the renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, the AT16 Coat Rack is a true masterpiece. Its sleek and minimalistic design will add a touch of sophistication to any space, be it your home, office, or boutique. Made from high-quality materials, this coat rack is built to last, ensuring years of reliable use.
Whether you're an interior design enthusiast, a fashion-forward individual, or a business owner seeking to elevate your brand, the Osvaldo Borsani AT16...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large executive table desk designed by Oslavdo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. Double pedestal base is brushed aluminum and shows minor oxidation...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in New York, NY
An important statement in the history of Modern design: the Italian Mid-Century Modern D 70 sofa, couch or bed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Tecno was one of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Tecno T69 Table Wood, Italy 1970s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Table with metal base, top in lacquered wood. Very good condition, small signs of usage.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Side Table "T 61c" for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
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 Tecno Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli in Wood and Brass Mod. T68
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful coffee table in wood and brass designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for the fine Italian manufacture, in 1963, is part of the T68 model.
The coffee table has a cl...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Minimalist Sideboard in Wood and Metal Parts Tecno 1970 Italia
By Tecno
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimalist sideboard in wood and metal parts tecno 1970 Italia,
two sliding doors with two shelves inside as shown in the photo.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1966
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Mid-Century Modern two-seater sofa by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1966
Two-seat sofa on wheels, model D142, from the 142 series or the Clamis seri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tecno Furniture
Materials
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.