Osvaldo Borsani Bedroom Sets
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.
Find a collection of vintage Osvaldo Borsani tables, dining chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
L75 "Kangaroo" Bed by Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the realm of mid-century design with the Osvaldo Borsani L75 "Kangaroo" bed, an emblematic masterpiece from the 1960s, crafted with precision by Tecno. This bed is not merely a piece of furniture; it is a portal to a bygone era of innovation in design and functionality.
The L75 "Kangaroo" bed distinguishes itself with its ingenious dual-purpose design, integrating a seamless and practical nightstand into its structure. This clever design not only saves space but also enhances the functionality of the bedroom setup, making it a perfect choice for those who value both aesthetics and utility in their furnishings. The bed's framework, a harmonious blend of lacquered wood and sturdy metal, carries the gentle marks of history-light wear and patination that tell tales of its past life and use.
Accompanying the bed is a compact nightstand...
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Osvaldo Borsani bedroom sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Osvaldo Borsani bedroom sets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani bedroom sets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bedroom sets by Osvaldo Borsani were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bedroom sets by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and Luciano Frigerio. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani bedroom sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,125 and can go as high as $11,125, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,125.
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