Four Modus Work Chairs by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972.
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Roma, IT
Four Modus work chairs made by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972. H. 75-88.5 x 48-56.5 x 52-53.5 cm
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Iron
Four Modus Work Chairs by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972.
By Tecno Design Centre
Located in Roma, IT
Four Modus work chairs made by Centro Progetti Tecno, 1972. H. 75-88.5 x 48-56.5 x 52-53.5 cm
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani tree chairs mod. Modus for Tecno 1970s.
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bari, IT
This model was presented in January 1972 in Cologne as the first product of the Tecno Project
Aluminum
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
Aluminum
$571Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.73 in W 18.71 in D 15.36 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
Aluminum
$571Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Modus Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Off white plastic office swivel chair with orange/red wool fabric resting on an aluminium base with
Aluminum
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
Aluminum, Steel
$3,573 / set
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
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s Set of eight chairs
Metal
$416
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 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
Aluminum
$3,912 / set
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1970s Set of Six Chairs Design by Osvaldo Borsani Model Modus for Tecno Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Set of six adjustable swivel chairs, "Modus" model, by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design
Plastic
$655
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
Metal
$476
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Green "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s, this swivel office chair consists of a green
Aluminum, Steel
$476
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chair by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chair by Tecno. This chair model was produced in
Aluminum
$6,250 / set
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Set of Eight Modus Swiveling Conference Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined and highly functional set of eight “Modus” conference chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani
Aluminum, Steel
$595
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Adjustable office chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsano for Tecno, 1980s Office or desk
Metal
$3,573 / set
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
8 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was
Aluminum
$4,407 / set
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
10 Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chairs with desk by Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 10 Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chairs by Tecno. This chair model was
Aluminum
$6,500 / set
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 21.07 in
Centro Progetti Tecno Set of Twelve Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, set of twelve stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum
Metal, Aluminum
$347Sale Price|50% Off
H 29 in W 19 in D 19 in
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
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Modular and Stackable Modus Chair 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 crafted from ABS plastic, a
Steel
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 21.26 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
Aluminum
Vintage ''Modus'' Desk Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian Modus Desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1968. The Grey seat is made of
Aluminum
70s Vintage Chairs Model Modus Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in None, IT
Chair with swivel wheels and chromed metal legs, height-adjustable gray plastic seat. Modus model
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' Desk Chair for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. We have 5 pieces
Metal
Tecno Modus Desk Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant back chair is height adjustable and swivels. Competitive worldwide shipping available
Aluminum
Tecno Modus Desk Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant back chair with black fabric upholstery is height adjustable, has wheels and swivels
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 4
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk/swivel chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless
Fabric, Plastic
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Osvaldo Borsan Italian Midcentury Pair of White Tecno Modus Chairs
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
These elegant burgundy chairs are height adjustable and swivel.
Aluminum, Steel
Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s, Set of 6
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Set of six Modus chairs from the 1970s by the Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in dark
Aluminum
Two 'Modus' Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1980s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of office chairs with orange plastic shell, seat and back with foam padding and black fabric upholstery, four-spoke metal legs with casters. The maker's mark is present.
Metal
Sold
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in L 29.93 in
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' Desk Chair for Tecno, 1970s '36 Pieces Available'
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. We have 33
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' Chair for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design
Metal
Modus Desk Chair Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Den Haag, NL
Designed in 1968 by osvaldo borsani for tecno, modus furniture has become an icon of spaceage
Plastic
Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair SM203 Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Den Haag, NL
seat and backrests, the Modus SM203 Chair is the epitome of 1960s Italian Design. Please note this
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.93 in Dm 62.6 in
Modus triangular table + integrated swivelling chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
"Modus" series for Tecno, here as a triangular table with six integrated swivelling chairs. Developed for
Metal
Set 4 Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno - Italy - 1980s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Il set di sedie raffigurato è il modello Modus, disegnato da Osvaldo Borsani e prodotto da Tecno
Aluminum
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Girona, Girona
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university
Steel
Tecno Italy Set Three Chairs Modus Model
By Tecno
Located in bari, IT
Set of three chairs in plastic and metal alloy, two pieces with armrests and one without, Modus
Metal, Aluminum
Centro Progetti Tecno ‘Modus’ Desk Chair
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, desk chair, model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, Italy, production 1973
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
Metal, Aluminum
Tecno Modus Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
This elegant burgundy chair is height adjustable and swivels. Useable as a desk chair.
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Eight Osvaldo Borsani Modus Stacking Chairs for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red stacking chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Metal frame with ABS shell. Some plastic
Tecno Modus Chairs Designed by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
This elegant burgundy chair is height adjustable and swivel.
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Italian Modern Modus Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 60s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lucija, SI
Grey plastic Chair, model Modus, was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in '60, in Italy. The
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Black plastic & Aluminum 1970s MODUS stackable chair by Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black Nylon/plastic and aluminum 1970s Stackable chair by Tecno. This chair model was produced in
Aluminum
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Osvaldo Borsani Office Chairs Model Modus Produced in Tecno in Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare office chairs model Modus designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Produced in Tecno in Italy. Dimensions
Fabric, Wool, Plastic
Sold
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Swivel Armchair Modus SM203, Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bochum, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Swivel Armchair Modus SM203, Italy, 1970s Modus SM203 is an original
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 4 Chairs Modus SM203, Italy, 1970s
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno - 4 chairs Modus SM203 is an original design furniture item realized in
Plastic
Two Modus Office Chair by Centro Progetti Tecno for Tecno
By Tecno, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Savona, IT
Two armchairs designed in 1972 and produced by techno. White polished polyamide shell, with backrest and seat, padded in blue fabric. Base spinning five-spoke polished aluminum bas...
Metal, Aluminum
Desk Chair "Modus" 1970s by Tecno Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Chair 1970s Tecno design Osvaldo Borsani.
Plastic
Sold
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Set of 6 Postmodern "Modus" Stackable Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1988
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Koper, SI
Set of 6 office "Modus" chair by Osvaldo Borsani for his company Tecno, designed in 1988. Made of
Metal
Modus Four Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1973
Located in Bilbao, ES
A set of three glossy nylon and aluminum model SM 203 or MODUS four desk chairs designed by Osvaldo
Aluminum
$5,002 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus A meticulously restored set of eight Italian dining chairs, from the 1970s and attributed to the ref...
Leather, Wood
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$7,623 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
$16,914 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$2,120 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Small 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$13,698 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Studio BBPR Urania Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Studio BBPR "Urania" Armchair for Arflex, Italy, 1954 reupholstered in bright curry yellow fabric.
Metal
1950s Italian Articulating Floor Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Italian Articulating Floor Lamp Attributed to Arredoluce An exceptional piece of 1950s lighting design executed in chromed steel that sits on a white marble base with black le...
Marble, Chrome, Metal
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
LUfo Ceiling Light
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUFO perforated brass dome ceiling light by Lumfardo Luminaires. Part of our contemporary collection the LUFO ceiling light is in a darkened patina finish. Hand perforations frame ar...
Brass
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.
Find a collection of vintage Osvaldo Borsani tables, dining chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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.