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Mid Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa 1954s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, particularly during the mid-20th century. In 1954, Borsani created the iconic Tecno D70 Reclining Sofa for the
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

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Metal

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

Materials

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 Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Norwalk, CT
Borsani for Tecno in 1995. The model D70 sofa features an exposed steel adjustment mechanism, bringing in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in North Miami, FL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede 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 '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

Materials

Brass, Steel

1954, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, D70 Daybed Sofa in Original Brown Fabric
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Tecno sofa D70 in brown upholstery and black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Modern Technical Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Beige Velvet Tecno D70 Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modern Technical Sofa, current and trendy, original fabric in good overall condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

'D70' sofa, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Divano modello "D70", design di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, Italia, 1970. Il D70 è caratterizzato da
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

'D70' sofa, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970
'D70' sofa, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970
H 33.08 in W 76.38 in D 39.38 in
Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico divano "con le ali" modello D70 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, disegnato nel 1954. Nato come
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
H 31.89 in W 74.02 in D 39.38 in
Osvaldo Borsani D70 daybed sofa Tecno Italy 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful D70 daybed/sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani D70 and manufactured by Tecno in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Sofa Daybed D70 Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa daybed D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, original brown ribbed upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Dronten, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno sofa 'D70', enameled steel base, brass hardware, cognac leather
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sofa/ Daybed ‘D70’, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1954. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Original 'D70' Sofa/Daybed for Tecno, 1954 Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in The Hague, NL
A sofa that transforms to a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954 and manufactured for Tecno
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in New York, NY
An important statement in the history of Modern design: the Italian Mid-Century Modern D 70 sofa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic sofa "with wings" model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Originally born as a sofa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Sofa "D70", Design by Osvaldo Borsani, Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian "D70" sofa was made by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. The sofa has adjustable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munster, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani - D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno, Italy The fully reversible cult sofa with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Osvaldo Borsani 'D70' Sofa for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Iconico divano 'D70' in tessuto blu, creato da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno nel 1970. Questo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani 'D70' Sofa for Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani 'D70' Sofa for Tecno
H 33.08 in W 76.38 in D 39.38 in
Osvaldo Borsani, D70 blue sofa, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Firenze, IT
Bellissimo Divano D70 disegnato da Osvaldo Borsani nel 1954 per Tecno, presentato alla X Triennale
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani, D70 blue sofa, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani, D70 blue sofa, 1956
H 32.68 in W 74.02 in D 33.47 in
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bantam, CT
-Original wool upholstery Dimensions 74”W x 34”D x 30.5”H Seat Height - 14.5” Item must be White Glove
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
The iconic D70 sofa was restored as it appears on a period photo with the designer—white on white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

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

Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
By Gaetano Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Accademia de Belle Arti di Brera, and whom Borsani assigned to make a large metal balcony for the Tecno
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
burl walnut with mirror, polished to wax. Excellent condition. Measures cm: D 53, W 120, H 100
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Marble Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Conversano, IT
. Tecno’s iconic D70 sofa-bed, showcased at the 1954 Milan Triennale, won numerous international awards and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Osvaldo / Gaetano BORSANI Art-Deco Dining table / desk - Italy, circa 1930-50
By Gaetano Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
balcony for the Tecno company in 1956. Osvaldo Borsani’s design work, just as his larger architectural
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Glass, Wood, Burl

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar Cabinet
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
Arti di Brera. Borsani assigned Fontana to make a large balcony for the Tecno company in 1956. Like
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Night Stands by Gaetano E Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Accademia de Belle Arti di Brera, and whom Borsani assigned to make a large metal balcony for the Tecno
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Rosewood Maple Parquetry Center Table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Forney, TX
successful and iconic Tecno designs are the 1954 D70, a sofa that can be used in approximately 20 positions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood, Maple, Rosewood

1920s Art Deco Extendable Table by Osvaldo Borsani, in Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
polished to wax Measures in cm: W 140+80 D 92 H 80. About Osvaldo Borsani Osvaldo Borsani (born 1911
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Burl, Walnut

Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, or entry cabinet, or console. Measures: cabinet H 68/45, W 125, D 53 Measures mirror H 126, W 50, D
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vanities

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Walnut

Italy Art Deco Dining Room Set, table, chairs & sideboards, by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
balcony for the Tecno company in 1956. Osvaldo Borsani’s design work, just as his larger architectural
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Tecno D70 Leather sofa
Located in London, GB
Vintage Tecno D70 Leather sofa by Osvaldo Borsani
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tecno D70 Leather sofa
Vintage Tecno D70 Leather sofa
H 16.54 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Sofa Bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa bed D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The Italian firm was founded by the Borsani twins in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Metal

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

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Tecno Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Sofa. Completely restored. New foam, New upholstery. All Hardware hand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Tecno Sofa
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Tecno Sofa
H 32 in W 74.5 in D 36 in
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Newburgh, NY
Early Borsani D70 sofa restored like the example found on the Borsani book cover, white on white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno
H 33 in W 72 in D 40 in
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turners Falls, MA
D70 sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Adjustable sofa. Can open flat and be used as a bed.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, Italy
D70 Sofà-bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Milano Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Borsani Tecno D70 sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas

Iconic Tecno D70 Sofa Daybed Designed by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tecno during the 1950s. This sofa was presented for the first time at the 10th Triennale in Milan
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Folding Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "D70" Sofa, circa 1950s - 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Greding, DE
Beautiful folding sofa, Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Sofa D70, circa 1950´s - 1960´s. Adjustable sofa/bed
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Late 20th Century Italian Sofas

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Tecno D70 sofa by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1954. Black lacquered steel frame upholstered in a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rivoli, IT
Divano letto modello D70, Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, 1955
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

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Metal

Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955
Divano mod. D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1955
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Sofa D70 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa D70 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1954 renewed Chesterfield Latex depth unfolded
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa D70 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1954
Sofa D70 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1954
H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 34.26 in
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
D70 sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954. Black lacquered steel frame upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
D70 sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954. Black lacquered metal structure with brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
H 37.8 in W 77.56 in D 37.41 in
Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
has the original upholstery of the period and is in excellent condition. D70, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
H 28.75 in W 71.66 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Osvaldo Borsani Sofa Model D70 for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury masterpiece by Bersani, Italy. This sofa is as versatile as it is stunning. Easily adjustable by use of the beautifully exposed mechanism in brass and steel. Lowered t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

D70 Sofa in Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
A very nice example of the D70 folding sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. The design dates
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Steel

D70 Sofa in Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
D70 Sofa in Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 35.44 in
D70 Osvaldo Borsani Italian Green Blue Velvet Sofa for Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian sofa model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954 with metal frame, polyurethane
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Midcentury Modern Daybed Sofa Model D70 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Iconic folding daybed sofa designed by Italian Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass, Metal

Divano D70 italiano ad ali mobili di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Divano modello D70, con seduta rettangolare imbottita in poliuretano espanso rivestito con tessuto
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Customizable Sofa in Dark Blue Fabric by Tecno 1954 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The customizable D70 sofa has two pivoting wings, a metal frame, polyurethane foam filling, and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Leather D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
A D70 convertible sofa in white leather. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Italian D70 Sofa, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
D70 sofa with moving wings is composed of a metal structure, the seat is padded in polyurethan foam
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Daybed Sofa Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic folding daybed sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1954. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

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Tecno D70 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.

Find a collection of vintage Osvaldo Borsani tables, dining chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.