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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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Beautiful iconic adjustable lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Brass

First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Renens, CH
go beyond the bulky, static nature of the “comfortable chair”. The result was the P40 lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

P40 Lounge Chair By Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno In Original Leather, Italy 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning P40 lounge chair in original black/greenish leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Lounge Chair P40 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, Design 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Greding, DE
P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with dark green cover and black iron frame. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

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

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Paisley Fabric and Wood
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

Fabric, Plywood

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
H 40.95 in W 31.5 in D 28.35 in
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaise Lounge
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek P40 Lounge Chair in black leather, designed by Italian architect and designer Osvaldo Borsani
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaise Lounge
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaise Lounge
H 35 in W 28 in D 45 in
Vintage Italian Borsani P40 Reclining Lounge Chair, Original Black Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Beautiful Chaise Longue P40, Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful chaise lounge P40 in black cotton velvet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chaise Longues

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Steel

Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Articulated Chaise Longue
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chair, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant lounge
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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
P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The adjustable lounge chair can be set to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant pair
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Terra Red Fabric
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
red color color. The upholstery is new. The chair is in good condition. The P 40 is a reclinable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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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
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
approach of design rather than relaxing in Tecno's highly famous White Leather Osvaldo Borsani P40 chaise
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel, Brass

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

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Steel

Oxblood Naugahyde Borsani Lounge Chair
Oxblood Naugahyde Borsani Lounge Chair
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Adjustable backrest armrests and seat, expandable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'P99A' Desk or Office Swivel Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, desk chair, model 'P99A', fabric, enameled iron, brass, Italy, designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofas, model, 'D70', steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954 A sofa that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
H 33.27 in W 76.78 in D 35.83 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954. Osvaldo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Conference or Dining Table in Walnut and Steel
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables

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Metal, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase in Rosewood and Metal
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum, Steel

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
D70 sofa, the P40 lounge-chair and the smal tables T1 and T2. Osvaldo Borsani (Varedo 1911- Milano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Round Dining Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining table, model T69, wood, enameled steel, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Oval Table in Teak
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining or conference table, model T102, teak, enameled
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Steel, Brass

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
P40 lounge chair, an adjustable reclining chair with a built-in footrest. We have an example of this
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Highboard in Cherry
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Cherry, Glass, Maple

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
H 36.82 in W 43.9 in D 81.11 in
Italy Art Deco Dining Room Set, table, chairs & sideboards, by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ponti. Black P40 chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery Casati
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

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Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Italian Mirror Timber Console Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
often incorporated new materials and technologies.One of Borsani's most famous designs is the P40 lounge
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...

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Wood

Marco Fantoni Green Fabric and Enameled Steel Italian Bench for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
working system Graphis, the D70 sofa, the P40 lounge-chair and the small tables T1 and T2. Osvaldo Borsani
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal, Iron

First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal, Brass

Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery Casati Gallery P40 chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanities

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Walnut

Mid Century Jatoba, Brass and Glass Dry Bar by Osvaldo Borsani.
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
issued one of its best known pieces, the P40 lounge chair. It featured rubber arms and could assume 486
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Flora and Fauna Motifs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Night Stands by Gaetano E Osvaldo Borsani
By Gaetano Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
P40 chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery Casati Gallery P40
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vanities

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
industrial materials and refined lines, the P40 lounge chair and D70 sofa stand out for thei ingenuity and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Steel

1920s Art Deco Extendable Table by Osvaldo Borsani, in Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ponti. Black P40 chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery Casati
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Burl, Walnut

Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery Casati Gallery P40 chair
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass

Dinning room set by Tecno and Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in grand Lancy, CH
to use, Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining or conference table, model T102, enameled
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Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Sets

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Aluminum, Steel

Dinning room set by Tecno and Eugenio Gerli
Dinning room set by Tecno and Eugenio Gerli
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
By Gaetano Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (1955) Italian design and furniture gallery Casati Gallery P40 chair
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Newburgh, NY
Vintage P40 lounge by Osvaldo Borsani, original version with solid back. Re-upholstered in black
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20th Century Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Black Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair Model "P40, " by Tecno, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno, Italy in 1956. This chair is upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Set of Two Vintage P40 Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Black Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Steel

Vintage Collectible D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italian Mid Century
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
industrial materials and refined lines, the P40 lounge chair and D70 sofa stand out for thei ingenuity and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

Occasional Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Occasional table (T69) designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, Tecno, 1964. Brushed metal and black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Side Tables

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Marble, Metal

Osvaldo Borsani, D70 Sofa/ Sofa ‘Green’ Bed, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Tecno in Milan. There, he created one of his hallmark designs, the P40 lounge chair, featuring rubber
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas

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Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair For Tecno For Sale on 1stDibs

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Osvaldo Borsani for sale on 1stDibs

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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