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 (1953). Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo di 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.
Color: Black
Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Rare Set of Three T1 Side Tables by Osvaldo Borsani I, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare three Italian side table T1 by Osvaldo Borsani in brass nickel and Reverse-painted glass,, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair realized by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956. First edition of this iconic armchair, in excellent condition.
Today the P40, in its first edition produc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Six office swivel wheeled chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side, made of red, white and wine color plastic. The base is 5-star metal. Chairs are all original and in good condition. There are some scratches on the plastic due to use but they are in good working order. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the seventies. Shown with the original fabric.
in the pictures gallery you can see other sets of chairs we have available.
a) three white armchairs
b) five dark blue chairs...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Adjustable ‘L77’ Daybed for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Osvaldo Borsani adjustable 'L77' daybed for Tecno, Italy 1956s. Outstanding design and technique which makes it possible to adjust in multip...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 footrest. Leather cover...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Green P32 Chairs for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
The P32 is one of Osvaldo Borsani founding pieces in his line of groundbreaking designs for Tecno along the D70 & P40. The frame is of tubular design and very lightweight for ease of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
1960's Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli ''T69'' Dining Table
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Madrid, ES
Dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli for TECNO. Italy, 1960s. Matte-black laquered cast aluminum with brush steel foil and glass table top. In an excellent condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 9 Stacking Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of nine wonderful stacking chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. The chairs haven't been produced much in this color, it is a beautiful shiny Bordeaux red quite rare and di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
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 chair can be change into different positions. The seat, back and the footrest are ad...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Marble Table, 1941 Design
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and minimalistic marble table with a brushed brass construction, originally designed in 1941 by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by ABV Arredamento Borsani Varedo.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Pairs of Armchairs in Black Leather, Mod D120
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, model D120 in collaboration with Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti this model D120 was designed in 1966 on a Florida commission. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
96" Borsani Levante Marble Dining Table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Pasadena, TX
96" Borsani marble dining table.
Stunning marble top with a chrome Borsani satin finish base. Rich veining with gray, rust and black insets.
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble
P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
1955, Tecno
Black leatherette and metal frame.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Coffe’ Table Brass Glass Wood 1950 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Coffe’ table brass glass wood 1950 Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaise Long “Tecno” Iron Brass Cloth 1955, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani P40 chaise long “Tecno” iron brass cloth 1955, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Iron
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, 1970.
This long chair is very good condition and all the mechanics for the different...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Square Coffee Table in Leather and Mirror, Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1970. Elegant details throughout.
Glass top and leather base is in original condition.
Ref: Osvaldo Borsani (Leonardo de...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Leather
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.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
1954, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, D70 Daybed Sofa in Original Brown Fabric
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Buffet or Bar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Very rare piece by Osvaldo Borsani with original leather and interior pink paint.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 leather, nicely aged but in good vintage condition. The base is black lacquered metal wi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Wood Cupboards Model "SE3" by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Model "SE3" by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
Two pieces with sliding doors and one open, all with aluminium top.
These pieces can be used on both domestic and office environments
Siz...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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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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