Osvaldo Borsani Furniture

Osvaldo Borsani Italian side table - Italy, 1930s Wonderful 2 tier wood with patina and original black glass top. Heavy metal steel feet.

Beautiful and rare walnut briar stool designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1930s, of fine Italian manufacture. The stool is entirely made of briar walnut, with the wood grain visible and simply elegant. There are two legs that cover the entire depth of the wooden stool. The final part of the legs shows a square recess...

The 1930s in Italy are also referred to as the 'decade of contradiction'. On the one hand, urban planning, architecture, decoration were all dictated by the rhetoric of the regime. On the other hand, in contrast to the ideological alignment, completely new design languages and determined designers emerged. It is also the decade in which an idea of ??industrial design is affirmed, the 'reproducible beauty', which van be seen for example in Gio Ponti's early works. Osvaldo Borsani, still a student at the time, was among those protagonists who looked beyond the present. He was best known for his research-based approach to making furniture. This dining table was designed by Borsani in the late 1930s, shortly after his graduation from the Politecnico di Milano. This rare table model is special for several reasons: firstly, it is a model that predates the post-war Tecno era of the designer’s career, therefore it is less about technical features and more about the craftsmanship’s aesthetic quality. Secondly, the sculptural legs are unique even in Borsani’s wide repertoire of furniture. The structure is made of solid walnut, with a rectangular black glass top that can be extended, making this a perfect dining table. The wood in itself is captivating, the hand carved legs are outstanding, unique both for the era and Borsani himself. Still, the black glass tabletop is the design’s main feature. While glass is often perceived as a fragile material on furniture, on this table it doesn’t appear to be. It complements the sturdy look of the solid wood body, adding a layer of style. It also matches well with the walnut’s colour scheme. While marble and glass top tables...

The 1930s in Italy are also referred to as the “decade of contradiction”. On the one hand, urban planning, architecture, decoration were all dictated by the rhetoric of the regime. O...

Arredamenti Osvaldo Borsani Varedo Atelier table desk with 3 drawers in a beautiful walnut wood. 1930's Art Deco. In very good condition. The dimensions are 79" W x 35.5" D x 31" H. ...

Elegant Italian Art Deco console table with finely carved wood, three drawers with a smooth pergamino insert. Use of pergamino (or “parchment”) adds a beautiful, historic technique ...

Six elegant sculpted dining chairs with green original vinyl seats in a very good vintage condition. Available also a Sideboard with a dining Table of the same set.

Rare set of eight dining chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Eight period dining chairs of solid mahogany and upholstered seats and back rests. Front legs are incised with criss-cross pattern...

Important round coffee table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1935 knit wood band, carved stretcher mahogany, glass, peachwood very good original condition original patina Mea...

Art Deco console or side table by Osvaldo Borsani in burr walnut, with the top in leatherette, spherical copper-plated feet. Measure cm: H 73 W 60 D 40.

Side table by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, 1936. Revolving.

A pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, springs padding, feathers cushions, cotton velvet upholstery, wooden inserts, feet covered with parchment paper. Manufactured in Italy, 1930s-...