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 (1953). Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo di 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
Midcentury Modern Big Mahogany Sideboard, Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1950 's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Midcentury Modern Big Sideboard, Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, Italy 1950 's
Elegant vintage big sideboard in solid poplar wood veneers in rosewood. ebonized p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, Osvaldo Borsani 1950s
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury modern italian vintage sideboard with bar cabinet, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for for Atelier Borsani Varedo in the 1950 's.
Part of a full living room set (big sideboar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Pair Night Stands Table Coffe Osvaldo Borsani Arredameti Borsani Varedo 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Night Stands Table Coffe Osvaldo Borsani Arredameti Borsani Varedo 1955.
Expertise of Originality Written by Osvaldo Borsani Historical Archive
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chairs for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chairs for Tecno, Italy, 1960s Model P110
Molded wood painted black, with black aniline leather
Molded manufacturer's mark to each fastener ‘T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, Italy 1950 's
Elegant vintage dining set made of six solid mahogany and red f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Stunning Red Armchairs P71 by Osvaldo Borsani - Mid century Italian Design 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
These unique armchairs, crafted by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno in Como, Italy, date back to 1954. The P71 model stands as one of Tecno's early creations, showcased at t...
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Divano D70 italiano ad ali mobili di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Divano modello D70, con seduta rettangolare imbottita in poliuretano espanso rivestito con tessuto rosso brillante e con struttura di base in metallo verniciato nero. La particolarit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani minimal console with three drawers in wood, Italy 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Osvaldo Borsani minimal console in wood, Italy 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall Unit; Bookcase; E22; Osvaldo Borsani; Tecno; 1960s; Italian Design; Shelves; Writing Desk; Working Desk; Table; Writing Table; Wall Piece; Modular;
Italian mid-century moder...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Oval Dining Table in Marble
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining table 'T102', lady onyx marble, brass-plated steel, Italy, 1964
The designers Borsani and Gerli created an outstanding piece of furniture together that deserves a prominent place in one's living room. Designed for Italian manufacturer Tecno, this dining room table originates from 1964. The tabletop owns its intricate appearance due to the lady onyx marble with its expressive grey veins alternated by pink hues. In addition, the brass base carries a concave construction that gently remind of organic occurring dynamics.
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Marble, Steel, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani large bench
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
A rare bench designed by Osvaldo Borsani C1950 . The bench retains its original distressed wood in butter cream with gilded X detailing with Beautiful curves to the back . Newly upho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
Revolving Mobiletto T128 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare round cabinet on hidden wheels designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno is made out of lacquered plywood, laminate, leather and steel. The dark grey lacquered plywood interior...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel
Red Side Table Model "T1" by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1949
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Side Table Model "T1".
Manufactured by Tecno.
Italy, 1949
Steel, Glass.
Measurements
26 x 45h cm
10,2 x 17,7h in
Literature
G. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani. Architetto, designer, impren...
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1940s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel
1961 Osvaldo Borsani-Armchairs with armrests mod. P24 green upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
“Design was a word used only by us, the insiders. (…) Today we no longer use this word, it has been so vulgarized, so purposefully and inappropriately used. "
Osvaldo Borsani always...
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
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
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani console shelf with drawers in carved wood and glass, Italy 1940s
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A console shelf with drawers in carved wood and colored glass, Italian manufacture from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Veredo, Milan.
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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections.
Includes:
-locking bar unit with a removable (non-adjustable) shelf and glass surface
-three-drawer chest, a locking cabinet with single adjustable/removable shelf
-twelve shelves
-all original brackets/mounting hardware and two keys.
The set can also be divided to create two separate units (1 and 3 sections or 2 and 2 sections).
Alternatively, we have a second six rail/five section unit, and the two can be combined to create a grand eleven bay system.
Gold aluminum rails and black steel brackets/hardware are all original; rosewood has been refinished and is in very good condition with only light, age-commensurate wear.
Note that the aluminum rails are included (the black backings are ledger boards that we mounted in order to work with the conduit we have running along our wall - they are not necessary for standard wall-mounting and will not be included).
Decorative objects/seating are for illustration purposes only.
Keep reading for more detailed dimensions.
H: 108.63" x L: 139.25" x D: 14" / 40" (cabinet door open including rail).
Each section measures roughly L: 28.63" including rails / 26.5" space between rails
Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.5" x D: 10" / 11.5" including rails
Bar Cabinet: H: 27.75" x L: 55" x D: 12.25" (closed) / 25.75" (with door down discounting rail) / 27.5" (bar cabinet door...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum, Steel
ABV Borsani Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with painted central door
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z232
ABV Borsani
Large storage cabinet / bar / bookcase with central door painted on parchment by the artist Eugenio Rossi with scenes from the commedia dell'arte. Two doors in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
Table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, produced by Fossati Attilio&Arturo from 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani, Fossati, Attilio & Arturo
Located in Milan, IT
Dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, produced by Fossati Attilio&Arturo from the 1950s.
Its structure is characterized by a unique and elegant shape, finished with brass feet.
G...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Tecno T69 in marble top table Osvaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bari, IT
A classic of Italian design from the 1960s. Round table model T69 with Arabesque Carrara marble top, rare, production Tecno designers Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli. The particulari...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani chest of drawers, 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani, dating from the 1950s, embodies the elegance and innovation of Italian design at the time. Featuring a combination of fine materials, such a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Vintage P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair
Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 lounge chair - where "P" stands for "Poltrona", Italian for armchair - is one of the most iconic pieces of Italian Mid-Century Modern design.
With a revolutionary approach, Borsani created a finely engineered piece of seating. From the tubular legs and elastic rubber armrests to the reclining backrest, seat and footrest, the chair blends the comfort of traditional lounge chairs...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Stainless Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno White Wall Unit
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall-mounted wall unit, metal, white laminated wood, Italy, 1950s
This wall mounted shelving system was designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Its purpose was a co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
T41 table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1957
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1957
T41 model
Chrome-plated cross base, round mahogany top
System to raise and lower who transform the coffee table in dining table an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani wooden and red glass side tables with a drawer, Italy, 1950s
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of wooden and glass side tables with a drawer, produced in the 1950s in Italy by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, and designed by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Elegant Two bed side tables with drawers Italian Design ABV 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Osvaldo Borsani is one of the great masters of Italian design: a successful entrepreneur as well as an exceptional and far-sighted designer, his creations since the 1940s have always...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani wall console in wood and formica top, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek Osvaldo Borsani wall console with two drawers.
Held to the wall with wall brackets.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
This impressive full-length mirror is c...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico divano "con le ali" modello D70 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, disegnato nel 1954.
Nato come divano letto, il D70 ha un meccanismo che permette di aprire il divano fino a quan...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy
Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munich, DE
an wonderful design icon by tecno. designed to sit by the fireside or to the other side without moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth.
for resta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Round Marble Dining Table (T69A) designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli i
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Round Marble Dining Table (T69A) designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli in 1963/64. Produced by TECNO.
Brushed metal base with the inner sides finished in matt black enamel. ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Marble, Metal
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 Furniture
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Wood
Osvaldo Borsani “T210” Dining Table for Tecno, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful dining table, model “T210”, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy around 1950.
This eye-catching table rests on black cast iron legs an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Walnut and aluminum coffee table, by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy Circa 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Osvaldo Borsani, born August 17, 1911 in Varedo (Italy) and died April 16, 1985 in Milan (Italy), is an Italian architect, designer and entrepreneur, founder of the Tecno company.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up and down as required. The bottom shelf is slightly deeper than the others which vis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel.
Model: MODUS
Design: Osva...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall unit 'E22', walnut, glass, polished steel, Italy, 1957
This wall-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel
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
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Steel
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani epitomizes the enduring charm of mid-century Italian furnitu...
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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage office desk, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare Osvaldo Borsani vintage desk manufactured by Tecno in the 1960s - early 1970s.
Steel black structure with wood top venereed in white /beige laminate. Two side adjustable drawe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of glass top gueridon mod. T1 for Tecno Italian Design 1949
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of gueridons that are fun, interesting and decorative in their simplicity. The chrome structure contrasts with the colored glass top, creating a very decorative and attractive c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Steel
Bench with Seats by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary bench with seats, born from the creativity of Osvaldo Borsani for the acclaimed Tecno company of the 1980s, represents a true symbol of Italian excellence in the field of design. Osvaldo Borsani, a renowned Italian designer, brought this iconic bench to life in collaboration with Tecno, one of the leading companies in the high-quality furniture and furnishing sector. This synergy of talent and craftsmanship gave rise to a timeless design piece.
The bench boasts a sturdy black powder-coated iron structure that elegantly supports a series of welcoming seats. Two wooden slabs serve as the base for this creation, contributing to the entire design's aura of elegance and style, suitable for any environment.
The seats and backrest of the bench have been skillfully padded and covered with period-appropriate fabric, a precious dark blue cotton that adds a touch of class and sophistication. This fabric, although showing signs of wear and the passage of time due to its history, can be replaced upon request, ensuring an impeccable appearance.
This Osvaldo Borsani bench...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Iron
Armchair P40, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair P40, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s. An innovative armchair by Osvaldo Borsani, equipped with advanced technology to maximize the possibilities of the classic chaise longue. ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Coffee Table - Mod. T113 - Osvaldo Borsani - Tecno - 1970s Steel and Thick Cr
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels , BE
Elegant coffee table made from very sturdy materials. Perfect for any type of interior, can be placed almost anywhere.
Fresh design, typical from the great Osvaldo Borsani. Very inno...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Crystal, Steel
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
Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, Anni '50 - Made in Italy.
La struttura del mobile è in legno di palissandro. La ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Design for Tecno, Italy, 1980s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful 1980s original by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy.
In 1960 he designed the famous AT16, then a variant of it later this coat rack, which is attached to the wall.
A small ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munster, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani - D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno, Italy
The fully reversible cult sofa with movable wings..
This sofa / Daybed is a unique object distinguished by the special mecha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric
Osvaldo Borsani Sputnik coat hanger , 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Delft, NL
Osvaldo Borsani Sputnik colorful coat hager
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal
Bar cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exquisite bar cabinet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo.
This very elegant mid century italian bar cabinet is made of high quality mahogany wood and has brass t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Osvaldo Borsani large modular credenza for Tecno Spa, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large modular credenza designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Spa during the late 1950s.
Crafted predominantly from teak, this modular unit comprises four distinct...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
Sideboard SE3 sideboard Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, MI
Sideboard Sideboard in Rosewood with Drawers and Double Sliding. Tecno production 1960s based on a design by Osvaldo Borsani. the cabinet is in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Iron
Osvaldo Borsani Elegant wood storage unit and brass handles Italian design 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
This unique piece of furniture is an elegant storage unit that fits perfectly in both the living room and bedroom. The main structure in ebonized wood contrasts with the natural wood...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
An organic cream-lacquered wood and beige brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height 16.75
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti 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
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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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