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Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

Italian, 1911-1985

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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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
1970s Walnut Starburst Oval Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis
1970s Walnut Starburst Oval Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis

1970s Walnut Starburst Oval Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis

By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Beautiful dining table with starburst pattern walnut top designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis, circa 1970s. Incredible walnut top sits on heavy black enameled steel and polish...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Vanity Table in Maple with Mirrors and Built-in Lights

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, dressing table, model '6142', maple, brass, mirrored glass, lacquered wood, Italy, 1943 An exquisite and truly exceptional vanity tab...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels

Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private cli...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958 This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Steel, Chrome, Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs, model 'T110', leather, wood, Italy, design 1966 The Canada series originated from a set of ear...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Cabinet in Wood, Parchment with Mirrored Doors
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Cabinet in Wood, Parchment with Mirrored Doors

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Cabinet in Wood, Parchment with Mirrored Doors

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, cabinet or highboard, wood, parchment, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, early 1940s This exceptional highboard by Osvaldo Borsani for AB...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs and ottoman, model 'T110', leather, mahogany, cherry, Italy, design 1966 The Canada series was ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Leather, Cherry, Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani, Wall Mirror, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Wall Mirror, Wood, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani, Wall Mirror, Wood, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A wood wall mirror designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, c. 1940s. Minimal wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inch...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

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 Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed. This eccentric sofa...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass, Steel

LT8 Floor to Ceiling Lamp by Astep in White and Brass
LT8 Floor to Ceiling Lamp by Astep in White and Brass

LT8 Floor to Ceiling Lamp by Astep in White and Brass

By Osvaldo Borsani, Astep

Located in Rhinebeck, NY

LT8 / Floor Lamp by Osvaldo Borsani LT8 was conceived in 1954 for Borsani’s new bourn company Tecno, that would come to revolutionize the world of contract furniture, and presented...

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2010s Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963. This eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mirror, circa 1945
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mirror, circa 1945

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mirror, circa 1945

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

A grand scale shaped maple wood mirror with elegant carving, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo; with maker's label affixed to the back. Italy, circa mid-la...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Glass, Maple

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

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', fabric, lacquered plywood, Italy, 1966 The Canada series was developed from some ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Fabric, Plywood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'E22' Wall Unit or Bookcase

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, bookcase or wall unit, model 'E22', lacquered steel, lacquered aluminum, wood, glass, Italy, design 1957. This sleek, wall-mounted shelving unit, crafted ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Aluminum, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex E60 bookshelf Italy 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The E60 bookshelf, crafted from anodized aluminum, wood, and Resinflex, is a distinguished model designed by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in the 1950s. Minimal...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Aluminum

LT8 Floor Lamps by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno
LT8 Floor Lamps by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno

LT8 Floor Lamps by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Rare and refined LT8 floor lamps designed by Osvaldo Borsani and introduced in 1953, a landmark model in the evolution of Italian modern lighting. Produced by Tecno, these lamps exem...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Significant scratching to wood legs. Vintage fabric in distres...

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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956

Osvaldo Borsani T96 Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1956

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

The T96 is an executive desk that organises its architecture around two chromed pylons and a boomerang-shaped top, pushed out at each end into obtuse angles that open the desk toward...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Brass and Glass Side T1 Tables For Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Brass and Glass Side T1 Tables For Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani Italian Brass and Glass Side T1 Tables For Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chicago, IL

Osvaldo Borsani pale blue beveled glass and brass pair of side tables. A wonderful pair with a pale blue mirrored color. Original patina. T1 side table produced by Tecno. Italy c19...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Tecno P126 executive office chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1966
Tecno P126 executive office chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1966

Tecno P126 executive office chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1966

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania

The Tecno P126 Executive office chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1966, is an icon of Italian modernist design, combining industrial aesthetics with er...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Aluminum, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani Sculptural Round Dining Table in Walnut, Varedo, Italy, 1945
Osvaldo Borsani Sculptural Round Dining Table in Walnut, Varedo, Italy, 1945

Osvaldo Borsani Sculptural Round Dining Table in Walnut, Varedo, Italy, 1945

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare dining table was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1945 and produced by his company Arredamenti Borsani in Varedo, Italy. The piece is accompanied by a certificate of aut...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Round Onyx & Solid Walnut Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Round Onyx & Solid Walnut Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

Round Onyx & Solid Walnut Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brescia, Brescia

This exceptional dining table is a rare and highly refined example of Italian post-war design, custom made in the 1950s for an important Milanese family closely connected to the Bors...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Onyx

Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Floating Console and Mirror 1946
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Floating Console and Mirror 1946

Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Floating Console and Mirror 1946

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in CA, CA

A rare floating console and mirror (No6652) by Osvaldo Borsani designed for Casa Ramella Levis 1946 . Executed in gilded wood, marble and mirror a seamless hand carved looped coil a...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Marble

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Cabinet with Six Drawers
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Cabinet with Six Drawers

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Cabinet with Six Drawers

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet,  by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet,  by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut

Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani E22 Double Sided Freestanding Wall Unit for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

This double-sided freestanding E22 bookcase is a rare and peculiar example of Borsani's innovative design and the Tecno manufacturing expertise. Its construction of metal, wood, and ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani oak cabinet with doors, drawers & drop-front panel, Italy, 1945
Osvaldo Borsani oak cabinet with doors, drawers & drop-front panel, Italy, 1945

Osvaldo Borsani oak cabinet with doors, drawers & drop-front panel, Italy, 1945

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A large oak storage cabinet with doors, drawers and drop-front panel design by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, Italy, 1945 This substantial storage cabi...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk

Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and Iconic 1950s Italian Lounge Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani - A Statement of Elegance and Sensual Design Discover the timeless charm of Italian mid-century design with this rare...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Satin, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani, Side Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1957
Osvaldo Borsani, Side Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1957

Osvaldo Borsani, Side Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1957

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted metal and moulded veneered plywood side table, model T44, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, c. 1957. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 2...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal

Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani
Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani

Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Sculptural Table By Osvaldo Borsani. Offered is a lovely Italian mid century modern coffee table or side table in the manner of Gio Ponti. This versatile round table o...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Fruitwood

Osvaldo Borsani Painted and Gilded Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1940
Osvaldo Borsani Painted and Gilded Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1940

Osvaldo Borsani Painted and Gilded Wall Mirror, Italy, circa 1940

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

Osvaldo Borsani Painted and Gilded Wall Mirror, Milan, Italy, circa 1940 An exquisitely carved and gilded wood mirror from the 1940's with an intricately carved wood frame with gildi...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.
Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.

Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Oirlo, LI

Designed in 1955 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, the P40 Lounge Chair is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Its sleek yet highly functional structure allows for numerous recli...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, circa 1940
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, circa 1940

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Wall Mounted Console and Mirror, circa 1940

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

An Osvaldo Borsani Varedo finely carved walnut wall-mounted console table with mirrored surface and accompanying circular walnut wall mirror with elegant scalloped edge. The rectang...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Glass, Walnut, Mirror

P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair
P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair

P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The 'P40' variable tilt armchair, produced by Tecno, Milan, 1956. Black tubular frame with new rubber armrests. Seat, back, and footrest upholstered in a sand-coloured wool material...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s
Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s

Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

Presenting an expertly restored set of three Osvaldo Borsani office chairs, including an executive model and two visitor chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, daybed, model 5767, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1941 This exceedingly rare sofa or daybed, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1941, was originally intended for Casa Albonetto in Italy. The designer himself owned a smaller version of this type. This modest daybed serves as a prime example of Borsani's impeccable innovative thinking and his keen sense of harmonious compositions. When it comes to practicality, its defining feature are the adjustable armrests, simultaneously placing the backrest cushions over the lowered armrests. In an easy gesture the sofa is transformed into a daybed. A generous storage compartment is present by raising the seating space upwards. The overall wooden frame in walnut is characterized by rounded contours and clear lines with evenly spaced spindles structuring the piece. 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...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Exceptional Rare Osvaldo Borsani Console, Italy, 1940s
Exceptional Rare Osvaldo Borsani Console, Italy, 1940s

Exceptional Rare Osvaldo Borsani Console, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An exceptional wall-mounted console by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Maple wood, gilded wood and marble, with wall bracket. Produced by Atalier Borsani Varedo. Some signs of age a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Marble

Italian Coffee Table in Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1950s
Italian Coffee Table in Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1950s

Italian Coffee Table in Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

Coffee table in walnut wood by Osvaldo Borsani, c.1950s. Walnut wood, cut and coloured glass Dimensions: W100 x D65 x H45 cm.  

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Wood

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet with Desk mod. 7011

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani round table in rosewood for Tecno, mod. T41, Italy 1958
Osvaldo Borsani round table in rosewood for Tecno, mod. T41, Italy 1958

Osvaldo Borsani round table in rosewood for Tecno, mod. T41, Italy 1958

By Ignazio Gardella, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Argelato, BO

Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno T41 round rosewood table, dining or coffee table, Italy, 1958 It is one of the most elegant and refined tables of 1950s Italian desig...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wood and metal desk. Composed of a box with 3 lockable drawers with key and storage space, and another box with 3 unlockable drawers. The boxes can be turned. Stamped Tecno. Wear du...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Blond Walnut Center Table, Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani Blond Walnut Center Table, Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani Blond Walnut Center Table, Coffee Table, Italy 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roma, IT

Marvellous round coffee table in a fantastic old walnut. This fantastic piece was design by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1940s in Italy. The coffee table, fully made in a gorgeous walnut,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Wood, Glass, Walnut

Mid Century Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Mid Century Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

Mid Century Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, Osvaldo Borsani 1950s This exquisite Italian sideboard with a built-in bar cabinet, designed by Borsani for Atelier Borsani Va...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

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 transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series
Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair - Collectible Italian Mid Century Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 loun...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new tan-brown Italian leather. Height adjustable and rotatabl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Chrome

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, DE

Armchair 'P72A' Osvaldo Borsani 1955 Founder with his brother Fulgenzio of Tecno, the architect Osvaldo Borsani designed most of Tecno's and italian design's icons, like the working...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Leather, Rosewood

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden and Crystal Coffee Table
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden and Crystal Coffee Table

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani Wooden and Crystal Coffee Table

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Crystal

rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa

rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Munich, DE

an wonderful design icon by tecno. designed to sit by the fireside or to the other side without moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth. for resta...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1950's Italian Wooden Table by Osvaldo Borsani
1950's Italian Wooden Table by Osvaldo Borsani

1950's Italian Wooden Table by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

An Italian mid-century modern oval dining table attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1950s. Sculptural yet disciplined, it is defined by a strong pedestal base and clean Italian mode...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Two Mirrored Doors Closet with Lights for ABV, 40s
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Two Mirrored Doors Closet with Lights for ABV, 40s

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Two Mirrored Doors Closet with Lights for ABV, 40s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Turin, Turin

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...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass Side / Coffee Table , Italy, 1950s
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass Side / Coffee Table , Italy, 1950s

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass Side / Coffee Table , Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Rare Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass Side / Coffee Table, Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by ABV Arredamento Borsani Varedo. Ships worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Marble, Brass

“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s
“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s

“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Utrecht, NL

This “Canada” or model P110 chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965 and manufactured by the Borsani brothers’ company, Tecno. The chair is enriched wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair

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 cm.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Aluminum

Tripod Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Tripod Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1950s

Tripod Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brussels, BE

Tripod Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, Italy,1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Credenza by Osvaldo Borsani, Mahogany Rosewood Onyx, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Credenza by Osvaldo Borsani, Mahogany Rosewood Onyx, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Credenza by Osvaldo Borsani, Mahogany Rosewood Onyx, Italy, 1950s

By Fratelli Turri, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania

Mid-century Italian mahogany sideboard with onyx top and mirror by Osvaldo Borsani for "Mobilificio Fratelli Turri," 1950s. This sideboard represents a masterpiece of modernist Itali...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Onyx

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century 1930s Art Deco Coffee Table, Gaetano Borsani labeled, by Osvaldo
Mid-Century 1930s Art Deco Coffee Table, Gaetano Borsani labeled, by Osvaldo

Mid-Century 1930s Art Deco Coffee Table, Gaetano Borsani labeled, by Osvaldo

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FI48 1930s Art Deco Italian design Mid-Century modern coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, top in burl walnut and legs in blond walnut. Wax polished. Measure cm: H 47 Diametro of ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

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Walnut, Burl

Osvaldo Borsani furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Osvaldo Borsani furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Osvaldo Borsani were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ico Parisi, Gianfranco Frattini, and B&B Italia. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $330 and can go as high as $397,156, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,205.

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