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Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6, Model #6402 Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Rare set of dining chairs with
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
H 39.5 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
of mid-century Italian design with the P32 Elegant Lounge Chair, a masterpiece created by Osvaldo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 30.32 in
Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Classic lounge chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in original black
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy
H 36.82 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chairs Tecno Italy 1957
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful P31 chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and made in Italy by Tecno in 1957. The chairs are in fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chairs Tecno Italy 1957
Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chairs Tecno Italy 1957
H 30.32 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
P-31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of P31 three-legged bent plywood chairs with ebonized metal bases. Manufactured by Tecno
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

P-31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
P-31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
H 31 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2496 Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) 8 sedie in mogano con seduta e schienale imbottiti
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani
Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chair, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s. Plywood and lacquered steel.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Six Midcentury Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani 'attr.'
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
This set of six midcentury chairs is a piece of design furniture attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 3 Italian Chairs, Osvaldo Borsani Style, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, PA
Set of 3 Italian chairs, Osvaldo Borsani style, 1960s. Dimensions: chairs H= 90 cm; W= 50 cm; D
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Seat height 16.75
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs
H 23 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cinnamon red velvet fabric and wood lounge chairs attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P32 lounge chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of P32 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and edited by Tecno. Completely reupholstered with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Budapest, HU
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1982, the Modus chairs are created from ABS plastic
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1982
Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1982
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Osvaldo Borsani in the Style Set of Six Chairs 50's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bari, IT
backrest, attributable to Osvaldo Borsani Italian production late 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant pair
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rare 1960s chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Meticulously restored to bring out the chairs' beauty, while
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Plywood

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Vintage P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 lounge chair - where "P" stands for "Poltrona", Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Vintage P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani
Vintage P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Italian Leatherette Chairs Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani attributed
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FS45 Italian Mid-Century leatherette chairs Art Deco , Osvaldo Borsani attributed. Original
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Chairs, 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Osvaldo Borsani punched Chairs from 1960. All covered in red leather ( the leather is original of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970 Plastic seat on
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chairs model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo. Mahogany with patinated
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model P103
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair with ottoman. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy. Underside of each with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Osvaldo Borsani Walnut Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Italian Mid-Century walnut dining side chairs having a solid shield shaped back with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Important Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans attr. Osvaldo Borsani Italy, 1930
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Elegant pair of lounge chairs and ottomans for RACI, Italy 1930 A beautiful and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chair, model 'T110
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury dark navy blue lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani model P40 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning model P40 adjustable lounge chair in dark navy blu by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Folding Chairs S88 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Halle, DE
Set of (2) folding chairs, model S88. Designed in 1956 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. These
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Green Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chair, model 'T110
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of Eight Osvaldo Borsani Italian Modern Mahogany and Brass Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
8 Italian Mid-Century modern mahogany dining side chairs with brass sabot and white upholstered
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Abv
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Tecno. *Borsani created and patented a swivel mechanism where a chair automatically springs back into
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modus Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
the original castors which functions well. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1970's. This model
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20th Century Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy, chairs, 1950s, collector's item These 6 folding chairs are a once-in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
. The chairs are probably designed by Osvaldo Borsani. They are similar ton the chair 4879 which he
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani P99 Desk Chair for Tecno, Italy 1957
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
All original Osvaldo Borsani P99 Desk Chair for Tecno, Italy 1957 Original applied Tecno label and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Mid Century Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 lounge chair - where
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
1955, Tecno Black leatherette and metal frame.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

P125 Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1966
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Budapest, HU
The Tecno armchair model P125, designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani in 1966, presents a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani P40 All Original Lounge Chair for TECNO, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this excellent and still completely original P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Oxblood Naugahyde Borsani Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
wonderful original condition. A very comfortable lounge chair. Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oxblood Naugahyde Borsani Lounge Chair
Oxblood Naugahyde Borsani Lounge Chair
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
P40 Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with Original Upholstery, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1st edition P40 armchair designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s and made by Tecno in Italy. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armchairs P-35 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamento Borsani, Italy 50s
By RIMA, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of armchairs part of set model “P-35” Manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo Italy, 1951
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

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Borsani Osvaldo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the borsani osvaldo chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, every borsani osvaldo chair was constructed with great care. There are 355 variations of the antique or vintage borsani osvaldo chair you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer borsani osvaldo chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A borsani osvaldo chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made borsani osvaldo chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno and Arredamenti Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Borsani Osvaldo Chair?

The average selling price for a borsani osvaldo chair at 1stDibs is $5,428, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $72,500 for the highest priced.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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