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
Tecno T69 in marble top table Osvaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bari, IT
A classic of Italian design from the 1960s. Round table model T69 with Arabesque Carrara marble top, rare, production Tecno designers Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli. The particulari...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani chest of drawers, 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani, dating from the 1950s, embodies the elegance and innovation of Italian design at the time. Featuring a combination of fine materials, such a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
T41 table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1957
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1957
T41 model
Chrome-plated cross base, round mahogany top
System to raise and lower who transform the coffee table in dining table an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Elegant Two bed side tables with drawers Italian Design ABV 1950
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Osvaldo Borsani is one of the great masters of Italian design: a successful entrepreneur as well as an exceptional and far-sighted designer, his creations since the 1940s have always...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Osvaldo Borsani wooden and red glass side tables with a drawer, Italy, 1950s
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of wooden and glass side tables with a drawer, produced in the 1950s in Italy by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, and designed by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Glass, Walnut
Vintage P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair
Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 lounge chair - where "P" stands for "Poltrona", Italian for armchair - is one of the most iconic pieces of Italian Mid-Century Modern design.
With a revolutionary approach, Borsani created a finely engineered piece of seating. From the tubular legs and elastic rubber armrests to the reclining backrest, seat and footrest, the chair blends the comfort of traditional lounge chairs...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Stainless Steel
Osvaldo Borsani large bench
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
A rare bench designed by Osvaldo Borsani C1950 . The bench retains its original distressed wood in butter cream with gilded X detailing with Beautiful curves to the back . Newly upho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Velvet, Wood
Round Marble Dining Table (T69A) designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli i
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Round Marble Dining Table (T69A) designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli in 1963/64. Produced by TECNO.
Brushed metal base with the inner sides finished in matt black enamel. ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Arredamenti Borsani, 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 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 painted with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, with in the middle a landscape painting of a city and its surrounding waters, rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, drawers, and shelves. 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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
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 divano letto, il D70 ha un meccanismo che permette di aprire il divano fino a quan...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric
Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
This impressive full-length mirror is c...
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy
Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani wall console in wood and formica top, Italy 1950s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek Osvaldo Borsani wall console with two drawers.
Held to the wall with wall brackets.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walnut and aluminum coffee table, by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy Circa 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Osvaldo Borsani, born August 17, 1911 in Varedo (Italy) and died April 16, 1985 in Milan (Italy), is an Italian architect, designer and entrepreneur, founder of the Tecno company.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee ' Table. Wood Glass 1950 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Coffee Table Raro Osvaldo Borsani
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani “T210” Dining Table for Tecno, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful dining table, model “T210”, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy around 1950.
This eye-catching table rests on black cast iron legs an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid Century Shelving unit Model E60 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Elegant shelving unit Model E60 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The shelves can be moved up and down as required. The bottom shelf is slightly deeper than the others which vis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table - Mod. T113 - Osvaldo Borsani - Tecno - 1970s Steel and Thick Cr
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels , BE
Elegant coffee table made from very sturdy materials. Perfect for any type of interior, can be placed almost anywhere.
Fresh design, typical from the great Osvaldo Borsani. Very inno...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Crystal, Steel
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel.
Model: MODUS
Design: Osva...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Armchair P40, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair P40, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s. An innovative armchair by Osvaldo Borsani, equipped with advanced technology to maximize the possibilities of the classic chaise longue. ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Bedside table with rectangular base. The top is made of glass and has the two rounded front corners, it is a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass Bed Structure by Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani and Arnaldo Pomodoro are two famous and well respected exponents of Italian creativity, Both active in the second half of the 20th century. The first was an architect...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, Anni '50 - Made in Italy.
La struttura del mobile è in legno di palissandro. La ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
Bench with Seats by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary bench with seats, born from the creativity of Osvaldo Borsani for the acclaimed Tecno company of the 1980s, represents a true symbol of Italian excellence in the field of design. Osvaldo Borsani, a renowned Italian designer, brought this iconic bench to life in collaboration with Tecno, one of the leading companies in the high-quality furniture and furnishing sector. This synergy of talent and craftsmanship gave rise to a timeless design piece.
The bench boasts a sturdy black powder-coated iron structure that elegantly supports a series of welcoming seats. Two wooden slabs serve as the base for this creation, contributing to the entire design's aura of elegance and style, suitable for any environment.
The seats and backrest of the bench have been skillfully padded and covered with period-appropriate fabric, a precious dark blue cotton that adds a touch of class and sophistication. This fabric, although showing signs of wear and the passage of time due to its history, can be replaced upon request, ensuring an impeccable appearance.
This Osvaldo Borsani bench...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 movable wings..
This sofa / Daybed is a unique object distinguished by the special mecha...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Fabric
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with wood and metal leg. Stamped Tecno. Wear due to time and age of the desk.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Sputnik coat hanger , 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Delft, NL
Osvaldo Borsani Sputnik colorful coat hager
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Bar Cabinet Art Work by Lucio Fontana and Adriano Spilimbergo
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
A bar cabinet Osvaldo Borsani crafted by Atelier Borsani Varedo. The parchment exterior features unique art work by Adriano Spilimbergo. The interior features a glass shelf with uniq...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Early Edition T16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Early Edition T16 Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sideboard SE3 sideboard Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, MI
Sideboard Sideboard in Rosewood with Drawers and Double Sliding. Tecno production 1960s based on a design by Osvaldo Borsani. the cabinet is in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. The chair can be adjusted into over 400 positions; the back can be reclined in diffe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
An organic cream-lacquered wood and beige brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s.
Seat height 16.75
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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Elegant wood storage unit and brass handles Italian design 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
This unique piece of furniture is an elegant storage unit that fits perfectly in both the living room and bedroom. The main structure in ebonized wood contrasts with the natural wood...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bar cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Exquisite bar cabinet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo.
This very elegant mid century italian bar cabinet is made of high quality mahogany wood and has brass t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Brass
Osvaldo Borsani large modular credenza for Tecno Spa, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large modular credenza designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno Spa during the late 1950s.
Crafted predominantly from teak, this modular unit comprises four distinct...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Wood
Italian Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections.
Includes:
-locking bar unit with a removable (non-adjustable) shelf and glass surface
-three-drawer chest, a locking cabinet with single adjustable/removable shelf
-twelve shelves
-all original brackets/mounting hardware and two keys.
The set can also be divided to create two separate units (1 and 3 sections or 2 and 2 sections).
Alternatively, we have a second six rail/five section unit, and the two can be combined to create a grand eleven bay system.
Gold aluminum rails and black steel brackets/hardware are all original; rosewood has been refinished and is in very good condition with only light, age-commensurate wear.
Note that the aluminum rails are included (the black backings are ledger boards that we mounted in order to work with the conduit we have running along our wall - they are not necessary for standard wall-mounting and will not be included).
Decorative objects/seating are for illustration purposes only.
Keep reading for more detailed dimensions.
H: 108.63" x L: 139.25" x D: 14" / 40" (cabinet door open including rail).
Each section measures roughly L: 28.63" including rails / 26.5" space between rails
Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.5" x D: 10" / 11.5" including rails
Bar Cabinet: H: 27.75" x L: 55" x D: 12.25" (closed) / 25.75" (with door down discounting rail) / 27.5" (bar cabinet door...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large modular rosewood bookcase/wall unit by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno (ca. 1960, Italy).
Composed of six gold aluminum uprights forming five bays/sections with the five original, re...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wall Unit in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, wall unit 'E22', walnut, glass, polished steel, Italy, 1957
This wall-mounted shelving unit is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and is four sections large, wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Italian modern TECNO P40 convertible lounge chair
designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954
beautiful 1960ies edition cognac-brown leather.
Second edition of the P40 lounge chair, with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Round Dining Table
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining table, model T69, wood, enameled steel, Italy, 1964
The designers Borsani and Gerli created together an outstanding piece of fur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo 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
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Libreria da Centro Etagere Wood and Brass 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani Downtown Bookstore. Etagere
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Originating from Italy in the 1940s, the aesthetically refined sofa designed by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani epitomizes the enduring charm of mid-century Italian furnitu...
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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Coathangers By Osvaldo Borsani For Arredamenti Borsani Varedo 1942
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Hellouw, NL
Unique pair of clothes hangers designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. These two coat racks were originally designed for a private residence in Milan by the illus...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Design for Tecno, Italy, 1980s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful 1980s original by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy.
In 1960 he designed the famous AT16, then a variant of it later this coat rack, which is attached to the wall.
A small ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Large Ivory Painted and Gilded Wood Mirror, Italy, 1940s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Osvaldo Borsani 1940s rare exquisite large mirror with hand-carved ivory painted and gilded wood frame. This lovely mirror has a beautiful ivory painted and gilt carved rope border w...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus 5 with Armrests by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate your office space with the timeless red Italian of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Borsani Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Chair mod. Modus SM 203 with seat and backrest comp...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Chairs mod. Modus SM 203 with seat and backrest composed of a curved ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian modern black wood and metal bookcase E22 by Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood and metal bookcase E22 by Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
Wall bookcase mod. E22 in wood and metal. It features three metal uprights, seven black lacquered wooden...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani T95 teak and chromed steel desk for Tecno SPA, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This T95 desk is a remarkable creation by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Conceived in the 1956 and crafted towards the latte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the P32 Elegant Lounge Chair: Timeless Comfort, Unmatched Elegance
Step into the world of mid-century Italian design with the P32 Elegant Lounge Chair, a masterpiece cre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Osvaldo Borsani Coat Stand Glass Brass 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Brass Glass Clothes Hanger by Osvaldo Borsani
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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