Arredamenti Borsani Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, lacquer, lacquered wood, brass, mirrored glass, aluminum, metal, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private client by the Italian visionary Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. As early as 1941, ABV showcased one of the first wardrobes featuring intricate flora and fauna illustrations—a testament to their artistic approach. Wardrobe designs stood as an important endeavor for ABV, and Borsani's ingenuity was apparent in the numerous adaptations made: doors adorned with diverse prints, interiors tailored to suit specific client preferences, and a spectrum of customizable finishes were all hallmarks of their creative output. The body of this piece is meticulously crafted from exquisite warm-toned cherry wood, adhering to a simple yet elegant design enriched by intricate carvings running along its border. The four door panels bear the skilled handiwork of Adriano Spilimbergo (1908-1975), a painter known for his picturesque landscapes. These panels are adorned with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, achieved through the art of relief lacquering, and rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, tie rack, drawers, and mirrors. This piece stands as a genuine masterpiece, excelling not just in its functionality but also in its aesthetic excellence. Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...

Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...

A rare and elegantly proportioned six-drawer sideboard produced by ABV (Arredamenti Borsani Varedo) in the 1950s, bearing its original label. The piece exemplifies mid-century Italia...

COD-2782 ABV Borsani Elegant two-door cabinet with carved motifs. Borsani Varedo manufacture, ca. 1940s.

Very rare Osvaldo Borsani console in Mahogany Veneer and Brass, Arredamenti Borsani Italy 1950s. It has four drawers with carved handles. The console has three crossed legs with a ho...

2-door pleated cabinet #6426 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Mahogany, maple, bronze, brass. Pleated wood face, and interior drawers and shelving on shaped wood base. Wood has been refin...

2-Door Cabinet with Open Storage by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Walnut & painted wood. 2 doors open to reveal a forest green interior and one shelf on each side. Makers label inset i...

Wall-mounted sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. 2-door wall-mounted sideboard of Italian walnut with fauna-motif carvings. Interior of red mahogany. One door opens to reveal stora...

Wonderful Borsani bookcase in maple wood, with perfect "breadstick" workmanship on the front and embellished with three central handles. High sideboard of the Borsani Atelier of Var...

Stunning, ultra rare, signed Arredamenti Pillinini, made in Italy, midcentury very tall corner cabinet that features tambour doors that open and cl...

Impressive sideboard or credenza designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s. Its structure is made of rosewood, provided with a black glass top, and is characterized by a unique shape...

Wood veneered buffet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier di Varedo. Ebonized parts. Brass ferrules, glass on the top. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.