Modus Borsani
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
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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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Materials
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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
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“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, ES
refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel.
Model: MODUS
Design: Osvaldo Borsani
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Tecno Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Chanel
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 8 swiveling, height adjustable Modus chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Milan
Category
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Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
1968 by Tecno revolving chair
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H max seat: 52 cm.
Category
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Materials
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Mid-Century Modern Dark Blue Office Chair Modus 5 by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Dark Blue Office Chair Modus 5 by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate your
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus 5 with Armrests by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Modus triangular table + integrated swivelling chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very well-known office chair from the 70s - in a very rare configuration: Osvaldo Borsani
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in Dm 62.6 in
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Borsani Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Chair
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H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
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Chairs mod. Modus SM
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Modus Swivel Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s, Set of 2
By Tecno
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Modus Swivel Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s, Set of 2.
Packaging with bubble wrap and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Eight Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of eight stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
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Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six S82 dining chairs by Eugenio Gerli (and Osvaldo Borsani) for Tecno, Italy – circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Progetti Tecno Modern Pair of Italian Chairs, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
communication design work was reorganised and the Tecno Design Centre set up.
While Osvaldo Borsani remained
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
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Bouclé
Progetti Tecno Modern Pair of Italian Chairs, 1980s
By Eugenio Gerli, Progetti
Located in Ibiza, Spain
communication design work was reorganised and the Tecno Design Centre set up.
While Osvaldo Borsani remained
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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Modus Borsani For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modus borsani you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A modus borsani — often made from metal, plastic and aluminum — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modus borsani, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modus borsani, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.
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The average selling price for a modus borsani at 1stDibs is $743, while they’re typically $246 on the low end and $1,861 for the highest priced.
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