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Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

Italian, 1911-1985

With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Osvaldo Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas and chairs, featuring deeply upholstered seating and adjustable position settings, have an aura of optimism and efficiency that still seems fresh and lively today.

Born in the commune of Varedo in northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Borsani studied at the Brera Academy in Milan — the same school attended by such luminaries as designer Piero Fornasetti and artist Lucio Fontana — as well as the Polytechnic University of Milan. Borsani first worked for his father’s furniture-making firm, Arredamenti Borsani, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design.

By 1953, when, along with his twin brother, Fulgenzio — the pair also created this visionary mid-century villa — Borsani opened the furniture company Tecno, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair. Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo De Carli, Robin Day and others.

Similar to Gio Ponti in the earliest years of his career, Borsani first created designs marked by lush and buoyant lines: tables with voluptuous curved legs, sofas with undulating backrests.

But Borsani’s best-known and most novel pieces date from Tecno’s initial furniture lines: the adjustable D70 sofa, which folds open to make a daybed, and the P40 recliner. The latter — now included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum — is an articulated lounger with a back, seat and leg rest that can be moved into 486 different positions. Not only is it extremely comfortable, it is also enduringly chic.

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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair, Red Plastic & Aluminum, Italy 1970
Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair, Red Plastic & Aluminum, Italy 1970

Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair, Red Plastic & Aluminum, Italy 1970

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970 Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels. Perfect for a small desk.  

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani set of 10 elegant shaped walnut chairs
Osvaldo Borsani set of 10 elegant shaped walnut chairs

Osvaldo Borsani set of 10 elegant shaped walnut chairs

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Set of 10 elegant shaped walnut chairs with upholstered fabric seats and backs. ABV Borsani, Varedo, ca. 1945.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair

Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brescia, IT

1968 by Tecno revolving chair White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame H max seat: 52 cm.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Iconic so called 'Canada' lounge chair model P110 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1965. The Canada chair is constructed by 2 moulded plywood side panels, connected with 2 bent wooden cross bars, which holds the frame in balance and a part. The thick leather upholstered cushion structure hangs in the frame and is connected with black plastic caps. The Canada seating series was developed from some rough initial sketches by Valeria Borsani and Marco Fantoni while they were still young...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs
P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs

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By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Osvaldo Borsani tree chairs mod. Modus for Tecno 1970s.
Osvaldo Borsani tree chairs mod. Modus for Tecno 1970s.

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Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Office Desk Dinning Room Chairs, 1960

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Office Desk Dinning Room Chairs, 1960

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Located in Roma, Lazio

The Osvaldo Borsani chairs, simple structure but much elegance to this set of 4 chairs of Italian design of the 1950s. Refinement and class as is in the Borsani style, unique pieces ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in Italy during the late 1950s, this striking vintage lounge chair is a fine example of mid-century Italian design. Its elegant tripod base, cra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Steel

6 chairs mod. 7388 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951
6 chairs mod. 7388 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951

6 chairs mod. 7388 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare set of 6 chairs mod. 7388 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1951. Bentwood frame, velvet seats. Excellent condition, restored, maker's mark. Exte...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy

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Osvaldo Borsani.

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Pair Art Deco Side Chairs, in Blond Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani All Original
Pair Art Deco Side Chairs, in Blond Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani All Original

Pair Art Deco Side Chairs, in Blond Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani All Original

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

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Pair elegant Art Deco side chairs, in blond walnut wood by Osvaldo Borsani, for Atelier di Varedo, with spring seat and original leatherette upholstery in good condition. Osvaldo B...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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1980s Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Wheeled White Office Chairs

1980s Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Wheeled White Office Chairs

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

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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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Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy
Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy

Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Set of Eight Modus Swiveling Conference Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1960
Set of Eight Modus Swiveling Conference Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1960

Set of Eight Modus Swiveling Conference Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1960

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A refined and highly functional set of eight “Modus” conference chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Milan. An enduring example of Italian modernist design, the Modus model ...

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Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version

Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version

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very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

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1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs

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....

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Osvaldo Borsani, Suite of Twelve  Chairs, Tecno Edition, Italy, circa 1970
Osvaldo Borsani, Suite of Twelve  Chairs, Tecno Edition, Italy, circa 1970

Osvaldo Borsani, Suite of Twelve Chairs, Tecno Edition, Italy, circa 1970

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Osvaldo Borsani, suite of twelve chairs, Tecno edition, Italy, circa 1970.

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By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, produced throughout the 1950's, a "folding" chair, model S88, typical of Tecno it has an ingenious method of folding down to flatpack. Birch seat an...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Birch

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Dark Wood "S88" Folding Chair for Tecno 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Dark Wood "S88" Folding Chair for Tecno 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Dark Wood "S88" Folding Chair for Tecno 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design iconic folding chair model S88 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with a painted metal frame and seat and backrest of curved plywood veneered in r...

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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Osvaldo Borsani chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Saporiti Italia, Marco Zanuso, and Ico Parisi. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $384 and can go as high as $15,569, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,631.