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Techno Chair

Iconic set of 4 Techno Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oréal
Iconic set of 4 Techno Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oréal

Iconic set of 4 Techno Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oréal

By Philippe Starck

Located in NICE, FR

This set consists of four "Techno" chairs designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oréal in 1989.

Category

1990s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

TECHNO barber chair designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oreal, France 1989
TECHNO barber chair designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oreal, France 1989

TECHNO barber chair designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oreal, France 1989

By Philippe Starck

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find 4 exceptionally rare swivel barber chairs, called Techno chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for L'Oreal.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950
Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950

Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb vintage mid 20th Century Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair and footstool model no P40, produced in Italy by Techno in 1955.

Category

20th Century Italian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Chair Armchair "Techno" Design Philippe Starck For L'Oreal by Maletti, 1980s
Chair Armchair "Techno" Design Philippe Starck For L'Oreal by Maletti, 1980s

Chair Armchair "Techno" Design Philippe Starck For L'Oreal by Maletti, 1980s

By Philippe Starck, Maletti

Located in taranto, IT

Very rare " techno " model armchair chair, designed by philippe starck, Maletti production for the oreal presence parisi, very limited edition with five-star wooden base metal str...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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TECHNO Chair in Steel and Plexiglass with a Cement Base by Dimoremilano
TECHNO Chair in Steel and Plexiglass with a Cement Base by Dimoremilano

TECHNO Chair in Steel and Plexiglass with a Cement Base by Dimoremilano

By DIMOREMILANO

Located in Milan, IT

Chair with base in cement and brushed steel with backrest in plexiglass held by three chromed metal screws decorated with engraved stars and cushion upholstered in Tiger Silver fabri...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cement, Metal, Steel

Pair of Italian Chrome and Ponyskin Chairs

Pair of Italian Chrome and Ponyskin Chairs

Unavailable

H 29 in W 25 in D 23 in

Pair of Italian Chrome and Ponyskin Chairs

By Tecno

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Techno Saotto Chairs, Signed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Exclusive Chair Techno by Philippe Starck for Presence Paris, L'Oréal
Exclusive Chair Techno by Philippe Starck for Presence Paris, L'Oréal

Exclusive Chair Techno by Philippe Starck for Presence Paris, L'Oréal

By Philippe Starck

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The "Techno" chair is designed by Philippe Starck in 1989 for Presence Paris / L'Oréal.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Techno Barcelona Easy Chair in Black Leather of Italian Design, 2000s
Techno Barcelona Easy Chair in Black Leather of Italian Design, 2000s

Techno Barcelona Easy Chair in Black Leather of Italian Design, 2000s

Located in Lejre, DK

Techno Barcelona Easy Chair in Black Leather and frame of chrome of Italian Design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Modern Office Techno Barber Chair by Philippe Starck Maleletti, 1990s
Italian Modern Office Techno Barber Chair by Philippe Starck Maleletti, 1990s

Italian Modern Office Techno Barber Chair by Philippe Starck Maleletti, 1990s

By Maletti, Philippe Starck

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Office chair mod. Tachno Barber chair by Philippe Starck for Maletti, 1990s Office chair mod. Barber chair in with padded seat upholstered in black eco-leather. The s...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

P38 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1953
P38 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1953

P38 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1953

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H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in

P38 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1953

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

Designed by Borsani in 1953 for Techno, the P38 chair features beautifully curved armrests that seem to protrude from within the frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Italian Midcentury Yellow Velvet P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Italian Midcentury Yellow Velvet P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Italian Midcentury Yellow Velvet P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vienna, AT

Metal tag: Blue T for Techno. The chair features an adjustable back, seat and footrest.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

8 P128 Borsani Swivel Desk Chairs in Lipstick Red Leather Upholstery
8 P128 Borsani Swivel Desk Chairs in Lipstick Red Leather Upholstery

8 P128 Borsani Swivel Desk Chairs in Lipstick Red Leather Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

Sexy set of red leather Italian design swivel desk office chairs, by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno Collection Inc.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Philippe Starck 1990s "Tecno" Chair
Rare Philippe Starck 1990s "Tecno" Chair

Rare Philippe Starck 1990s "Tecno" Chair

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Rare Philippe Starck 1990s "Tecno" Chair

By Philippe Starck

Located in Dronten, NL

Hairdresser's chair "Techno," designed by Philippe Starck in 1989 for Presence Paris/L'Oreal.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Rare Borsani Techno chair
Rare Borsani Techno chair

Rare Borsani Techno chair

Located in New York, NY

Rare Borsani Techno desk chair-1950's Italian. Upholstered seat and back on swivel steel base with brass accents.

Category

Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Italian Techno Chairs with Plastic Sling Seats
Pair of Italian Techno Chairs with Plastic Sling Seats

Pair of Italian Techno Chairs with Plastic Sling Seats

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Italian armchairs with industrial steel framework and yellow plastic sling seats. The maker is unknown- but the design is dynamic and thoughtfully detailed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

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H 34 in W 47 in D 28 in

Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

The 'Techno Chair' Upholstered in Wool with Rubber Arm Rests and an Enamelled Metal Frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chaise Longues

Osvaldo Borsani L-77 lounge chair
Osvaldo Borsani L-77 lounge chair

Osvaldo Borsani L-77 lounge chair

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H 28 in W 80 in D 28 in

Osvaldo Borsani L-77 lounge chair

Located in New York, NY

Incredible adjustable lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani Ca.1953 for Techno.

Category

20th Century Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Pair of Club Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno
Pair of Club Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

Pair of Club Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large scale club chairs, by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno (the tag is still on the feet).

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno
P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This iconic P 40 lounge chair can adjust into 48 different positions from an upright chair to an almost flat lounge. It can also be folded up entirely and wheeled away for storage. I...

Category

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 Lounge Chair
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 Lounge Chair

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 Lounge Chair

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H 31 in W 28 in D 52 in

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 Lounge Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Techno Adjustable Lounge Chair Original Wool Fabric, Pirelli Rubber Arms

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 lounge chair Techno
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 lounge chair Techno

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 lounge chair Techno

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H 34.5 in W 47 in D 27.75 in

Osvaldo Borsani P 40 lounge chair Techno

Located in New York, NY

P 40 lounge chair

Category

20th Century Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass, Steel

P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno
P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the early version of the P 40 lounge chair which can adjust into 48 different positions from an upright chair to an almost flat lounge.

Category

20th Century Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno
P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

P 40 Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This iconic P 40 lounge chair can adjust into 48 different positions from an upright chair to an almost flat lounge. It can also be folded up entirely and wheeled away for storage. I...

Category

20th Century Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leather Desk Chairs in the style of Osvaldo Borsani
Pair of Leather Desk Chairs in the style of Osvaldo Borsani

Pair of Leather Desk Chairs in the style of Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Pasadena, CA

They look very similar to the Osvaldo Borsani's chairs for Techno. The leather is soft and in excellent original condition..

Category

Vintage 1970s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Xandre Kriel, Techno Loafer, Waxed Steel and Conveyor Belt Chair
Xandre Kriel, Techno Loafer, Waxed Steel and Conveyor Belt Chair

Xandre Kriel, Techno Loafer, Waxed Steel and Conveyor Belt Chair

By Xandre Kriel

Located in Capetown, ZA

Techno loafer by South African designer Xandre Kriel is a low-sitting lounge chair assembled using 8 mm steel and a piece of repurposed conveyor belt, a continuous strip of waxed rub...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

An extremely comfortable desk chair with the fluid lines and elegant metal work delivering sex appeal no nylon/foam encrusted Aeron chair or similarly over-designed techno-ergonomics...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Techno Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic techno chair available at 1stDibs. A techno chair — often made from metal, steel and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage techno chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer techno chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A techno chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made techno chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Philippe Starck and Maletti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Techno Chair?

The average selling price for a techno chair at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $933 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.

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