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.
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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Set of 3 Nesting Tables Model T61
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno set of 3 modernist nesting tables with rosewood veneer tops on three black enamel tapering metal legs, Italy, circa 1957. The table tops consist of three st...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6, Model #6402 Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Rare set of dining chairs with spindle-back details. Mahogany, upholstered seat cushion. Wood has recently been refin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Modernist Four Door Cabinet by Oswaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Modernist four-door cabinet by Oswaldo Borsani
with ceramic pulls by Frederico Quatrini.
Mahogany with brass accents and ceramic pulls.
Each ceramic pu...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Low Side Tables by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Low square tables of mahogany with fluted facing on all four sides. One small center drawer per table.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Center Table by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1939
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Pearwood table with the top done in lattice work, the four out-splayed legs ending in cast bronze sabots. Original glass top. The piece has been restored to its original condition th...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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, couch or bed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Tecno was one of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Table
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Highland, IN
This elegant pedestal table by Borsani has a sexy curved base in chromed and black lacquered steel which supports a walnut top with a beveled edge.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Osvaldo Borsani Floral Painted Foyer Cabinet
By Adriano Spilimbergo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in East Hampton, NY
Full documented Borsani cabinet, painted by Adriano Spilimbergo in relief pastel floral motif. Subtle yet amazingly beautiful. Cast brass hardware, original green glass interior shelf. Interior is entirely original down to the harlequin vinyl upholstery and wood carved coat rack...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani Unique Revolving Occasional Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique revolving occasional table by Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani for Tecno
Provenance
Ziuta Gerstenzang Akston (1901-1994) and Joseph James Akston (1895-1983), Palm Beach, Florida.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Coat Hanger, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional coat hanger by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. It is composed of a tempered glass shelf with seven rotating brass hooks.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Glass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Balancing his pieces perfectly between lines and curves, function and elegance, lightness and robustness, Osvaldo Borsani and his twin brother founded the company Tecno in 1953 that became known for its technological approach to furniture design. The Italian designer has created iconic products, such as the sofa D70, the D40 chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
Console, Italy, Art Moderne, circa 1946
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood and fruitwood. Rectangular table with a finely carved molding that runs the apron, raised on round and tapered legs, terminating in carved foliate feet. The table top is inl...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Fruitwood
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model P103
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair with ottoman. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy.
Underside of each with manufacture's paper label with Tecno or Milano.
Ottoman dimension: H 16.5 L 66 W 22.5.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tecno Coffee Table by O. Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in NY
Category
20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Osvaldo Borsani Italian Sideboard /Display Cabinet, circa 1950
By Minagalli, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Westport, CT
Osvaldo Borsani Italian (1911-1985) unusual mahogany Burgundy red glass and decorative front Lighted mirrored interior, two hidden draws sideboard.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Low Circular Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Elegant etched glass with fluted base. Piece sold with a letter of authenticity from the Osvaldo Borsani archive.
Category
20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
P-31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of P31 three-legged bent plywood chairs with ebonized metal bases. Manufactured by Tecno (both bear makers mark).
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Floating Console & Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional and rare floating console & mirror by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1946.
A pair available.
Authenticated by the Borsani Archives.
Mirror 47" tall x 38" wide
Console 16" hig...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Osvaldo Borsani Rare Mirrors with Floating Consoles
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional and extremely rare pair of floating consoles and mirrors designed by Osvaldo Borsani
Carved water gilt wood wall mounted con...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Italian Mid-Century Parchment Nightstands / Side Tables by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern nightstands or end tables with parchment style doors by Osvaldo Borsani.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Parchment Paper, Wood
Oval Dining Conference designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis c 1970's
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, sophisticated, and chic conference dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, for Stow Davis. The table has a large oval top with a radiating starburst pattern, of matching ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Circular Dining Table No. 7387 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Bleached mahogany, marble, onyx. A rare and beautiful early example with inlaid stone leaves & circles inset in into the marble top.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Osvaldo Borsani Marble and Brass T69 Round Dining Table, Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Culver City, CA
This table is strikingly beautiful. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s this table is simple, clean, modern, and timelessly chic. A solid brass flaired out tulip style...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Console Table
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Console Table No. 7103 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Marble, mahogany, rosewood, bronze, brass. 2-drawer variant of a highly sought after design. Retains original Borsani ABV...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Rare Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Abv
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Painted aluminum, fabric. This model was an early precursor for what later became the P32 chair for Tecno. *Borsani created and patented a swivel mechanism where a chair automaticall...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani Cabinet
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Drinks Cabinet, Model No. 6534B by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Mahogany, painted wood, maple, glass, brass. Arredamenti Borsani Varedo edition. This cabinet features 2 front doors that retract into the cabinet revealing a lit interior with mirrored back, 2 glass shelves, 1 pull out wood shelf and 4 lower drawers. Door front painting by Marcello Piccardo.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wall Mounted Console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, brass. 8 Drawer mahogany console with brass drawer pulls. Easily mounts to the wall. An example if this model is installed in the Casa Borsani in Varedo, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Walnut & Stainless Steel Oval Dining Table, c. 1970s
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy 1970s oval dining table for 8 by Italian Designer Osvaldo Borsani for Stow & Davis Furniture Company featuring a rich walnut starburst tab...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, in ebonized mahogany with carved and gilt details to the base and glass top, Aterlier di Varedo, Italy, circa 1937.
Literature: Irene de Guttry, I...
Category
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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