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Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs and ottoman, model 'T110', leather, mahogany, cherry, Italy, design 1966 The Canada series was ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Cherry, Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954. Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed. This eccentric sofa...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofas, model, 'D70', steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs, model 'T110', leather, wood, Italy, design 1966 The Canada series originated from a set of ear...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline and can be set in several posit...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Set of 5 S88 chairs and T 41 table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955
Set of 5 S88 chairs and T 41 table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955

Set of 5 S88 chairs and T 41 table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare set of 5 chairs mod. S88 and table mod. T 41 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1955. Chairs: bentwood seats and backs, black lacquered metal frame, chairs are foldable b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Metal

Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Rare 1960s chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Meticulously restored to bring out the chairs' beauty, while preserving the desirable patina and evidence of age. Doubled steel legs, teak venee...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954
Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954

Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in The Hague, NL

This important pair of armchairs was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in Como, Italy in 1954. The very rare P71 was one of the first designs produced by Tecno after ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani P126 Executive Office Chair for Tecno, Italy, 1966
Osvaldo Borsani P126 Executive Office Chair for Tecno, Italy, 1966

Osvaldo Borsani P126 Executive Office Chair for Tecno, Italy, 1966

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania

The iconic P126 executive swivel chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno and introduced in 1966. The iconic P126 executive swivel chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Aluminum, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani "D70" Sofa, Tecno, Italy 1951
Osvaldo Borsani "D70" Sofa, Tecno, Italy 1951

Osvaldo Borsani "D70" Sofa, Tecno, Italy 1951

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Sofa “Model D70” by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno – newly upholstered with original yellow vintage fabric from Tecno. Designed in 1951 in Italy.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair
P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair

P40 Osvaldo BORSANI, (sand colourd upholstery) Reclining Lounge Chair

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, Berlin

The 'P40' variable tilt armchair, produced by Tecno, Milan, 1956. Black tubular frame with new rubber armrests. Seat, back, and footrest upholstered in a sand-coloured wool material...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal, Brass

Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s - Original Upholstery
Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s - Original Upholstery

Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s - Original Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brussels, BE

Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s - Original Upholstery

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani sofa, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti 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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.
Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.

Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Oirlo, LI

Designed in 1955 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, the P40 Lounge Chair is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Its sleek yet highly functional structure allows for numerous recli...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal, Brass

“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s
“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s

“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Utrecht, NL

This “Canada” or model P110 chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965 and manufactured by the Borsani brothers’ company, Tecno. The chair is enriched wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Wood

Rationalist Five Piece Living Room Set by Gaetano & Osvaldo Borsani
Rationalist Five Piece Living Room Set by Gaetano & Osvaldo Borsani

Rationalist Five Piece Living Room Set by Gaetano & Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in London, GB

Incredibly rare set byGaetano & Osvaldo Borsani Set containing matching pair of armchairs, pair of footstools, and sofa - stained beech and new italian linen uphostlery. Full D...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Beech

rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa
rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofa

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 Seating

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Metal, Brass

Leather D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Leather D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Leather D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Dallas, TX

A D70 convertible sofa in cognac leather . Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.

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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s

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 Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s
Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s

Pair of Italian Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

Presenting an expertly restored pair of Osvaldo Borsani office chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new tan-brown Italian leather. Height adjustable and rotatabl...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Office Desk Dinning Room Chairs, 1960
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Office Desk Dinning Room Chairs, 1960

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Wood and Leather Office Desk Dinning Room Chairs, 1960

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roma, Lazio

The Osvaldo Borsani chairs, simple structure but much elegance to this set of 4 chairs of Italian design of the 1950s. Refinement and class as is in the Borsani style, unique pieces ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Wood

Rare Borsani pair of small nice shaped armchairs
Rare Borsani pair of small nice shaped armchairs

Rare Borsani pair of small nice shaped armchairs

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2561 ABV Borsani (1911-1985) Splendid pair of small nice shaped wooden armchairs upholstered and covered in fabric. ABV manufacture ca. 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Fabric

Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958

Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958

By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy. The small series of Borsani beds designed were produced in several different designs ,each in very limited numbers and all hand made by the Arredamento Borsani in Varedo, italy. This series of beds never went into serial industrial production , a fact confirmed to me by the Arredamento Borsani archives. Beginning in the late 1950s,Osvaldo Borsani went on to collaborate with many great artists such as Lucio Fontana, Fausto Melotti, Agenore Fabbri, Aligi Sassu and Arnaldo Pomodoro, amongst others entrusting each to provide decorative elements to his designs. The brass headboard features a series of heavy cast solid brass interlocking geometric elements each featuring a beautiful organic three dimensional surface finish creating a supremely elegant and timeless repetitive motif . The bed still retains all its original decorative brass nuts ,bolts and finials which feature the same three dimensional decorative finish as the decorative sculptural forms contained in the headboard. We have had a new bespoke mattress and bolster pillow made with a natural latex foam surface as they would have originally had which also has the benefit that latex breathes. The mattress has an opulent decorative buttoned finish . Botht the mattress and pillow have been finished in 100% wool 'PLOEGWOOL' fabric by the high quality Dutch fabric manufacturer DE PLOEG. MATTRESS DIMENSIONS : Width 100cm x length 200cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 6ft 6.74inch BOLSTER PILLOW DIMENSIONS: Width 100cm diameter 24cm / 3ft 3.37inch x 9.45inch The mattress is supported on a 20mm ( 0.75 inch ) thick plywood board ,with breathing holes, which spans across the transverse brass plated steel frame elements. When used as a day bed SEATING...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass

P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The adjustable lounge chair can be set to several different positions. Crafted from steel, brass, rubber and upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and red velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Arredamenti Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Significant scratching to wood legs. Vintage fabric in distres...

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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Reclining Osvaldo Borsani Chairs
Set of Two Reclining Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

Set of Two Reclining Osvaldo Borsani Chairs

By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a fol...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Steel

Sofa and armchair by Osvaldo Borsani
Sofa and armchair by Osvaldo Borsani

Sofa and armchair by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful set was designed by the Italian designer and architect Osvaldo Borsani. The armchair model ‘P71’ and the two-seater sofa model ‘D71’ captivate with their organic shape...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo Set of Six Dining Chairs
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo Set of Six Dining Chairs

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo Set of Six Dining Chairs

By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo, set of six dining chairs, chestnut and straw, Italy, 1930s Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo in the ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Straw, Chestnut

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, certificated
Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, certificated

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, certificated

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940 with Archive's certificate. These elegant armchairs feature softly curved backrests, sculptural wooden arm supports, and compact pro...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Wood

Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s
Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s

Italian Leather Office Chair Set by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Paris, FR

Presenting an expertly restored set of three Osvaldo Borsani office chairs, including an executive model and two visitor chairs. Each chair has been meticulously refurbished with new...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Chrome

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair mod. P40
20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair mod. P40

20th Century, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair mod. P40

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Palm Springs, CA

P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Gaetano Borsani  Pair of tub chairs in wood root and small seat
Gaetano Borsani  Pair of tub chairs in wood root and small seat

Gaetano Borsani Pair of tub chairs in wood root and small seat

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

COD-3839 Gaetano Borsani Pair of tub chairs in wood and wood root with small wooden seat and padded fabric. ABV Borsani manufacturing, Varedo, 1930s.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Fabric

Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk
Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk

Osvaldo Borsani Rare Armchairs in orignal condition in silk

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and Iconic 1950s Italian Lounge Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani - A Statement of Elegance and Sensual Design Discover the timeless charm of Italian mid-century design with this rare...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Satin, Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa
Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa

Osvaldo Borsani Boucle Sofa

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, MI

Very rare Osvaldo Borsani sofa in walnut and white bouclé fabric.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Sofa D70 in Cuoio Leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Dronten, NL

An iconic design by Osvaldo Borsani, the D70 sofa for Tecno stands as a landmark of Italian mid-century innovation, distinguished by its patented adjustable backrest mechanism and re...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century

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 Seating

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Fabric

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin & Oak, Art Deco, Circa 1945
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin & Oak, Art Deco, Circa 1945

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin & Oak, Art Deco, Circa 1945

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

A striking and sleek pair of Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani; the highly sculptural shape is further enhanced by the sleek curved oak arm rests, which extend from ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Sheepskin, Oak

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series
Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair - Collectible Italian Mid Century Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 loun...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P40 Chaise Lounge, Cognac Leather, Mid-Century Italy
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P40 Chaise Lounge, Cognac Leather, Mid-Century Italy

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno P40 Chaise Lounge, Cognac Leather, Mid-Century Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brooklyn, NY

P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1955. The P40 uses a system of articulated components to move between an upright seat and a fully extended chaise. The backr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Steel

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of Six Dining Chairs for ABV 50s
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of Six Dining Chairs for ABV 50s

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of Six Dining Chairs for ABV 50s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Canada Armchairs P119 with footrest in black leather
Pair of Canada Armchairs P119 with footrest in black leather

Pair of Canada Armchairs P119 with footrest in black leather

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani Canada P110 Armchairs with one footrest, upholstered in the original leather in perfect conditions, production Tecno.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Wood

Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair
Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair

Modus Office by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960s Desk Chair

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brescia, IT

1968 by Tecno revolving chair White ivory plastic, acrylic seat and aluminum frame H max seat: 52 cm.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Aluminum

Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2
Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2

Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 2

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Modus plastic and fabric desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design from the seventies. Overall good condition with normal age related wear. 1970s - I...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Plastic

Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair

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 Seating

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Brass, Iron

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Iconic so called 'Canada' lounge chair model P110 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1965. The Canada chair is constructed by 2 moulded plywood side panels, connected with 2 bent wooden cross bars, which holds the frame in balance and a part. The thick leather upholstered cushion structure hangs in the frame and is connected with black plastic caps. The Canada seating series was developed from some rough initial sketches by Valeria Borsani and Marco Fantoni while they were still young...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Plastic, Plywood

Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery
Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery

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 Seating

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Brass, Steel

Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Mahogany, Rosewood, and Leather, 1950
Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Mahogany, Rosewood, and Leather, 1950

Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Mahogany, Rosewood, and Leather, 1950

By Fratelli Turri, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Sant'Arsenio, Campania

A rare set of six dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Mobilificio Fratelli Turri in Italy during the 1950s. These chairs are part of a documented dining room se...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Mahogany, Palisander

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno, 1954 - Metal Frame, Adjustable
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno, 1954 - Metal Frame, Adjustable

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa for Tecno, 1954 - Metal Frame, Adjustable

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Osvaldo Borsani in 1953, together with his brother Fulgenzio, realized his most complex project: a company idea named after the "techne" of the Greeks, which means both art and techn...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

Six PS142 Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani  Italy, 1970s
Six PS142 Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani  Italy, 1970s

Six PS142 Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani Italy, 1970s

By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roma, IT

Six PS142 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s. Cm 68,00 x 67,00 x 60,00 Metal and Red Velvet. Ref.: Bosoni G., Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto...

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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century P40 Reclining Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950's
Mid-Century P40 Reclining Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950's

Mid-Century P40 Reclining Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1950's

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An early edition "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. This iconic model is designed in 1955 and was considered the flagship of the Tecno Company, The use of adva...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Chairs Wood Skin 1950 Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Osvaldo Borsani.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Wood

6 chairs mod. 7388 Triennale designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951
6 chairs mod. 7388 Triennale designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951

6 chairs mod. 7388 Triennale designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV 1951

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare set of 6 chairs mod. 7388 Triennale designed by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1951. Bentwood frame, velvet seats. Excellent condition, restored, maker's ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Sheet Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Set of Four Oak and Straw Dining Chairs for ABV, Italy 1937
Osvaldo Borsani Set of Four Oak and Straw Dining Chairs for ABV, Italy 1937

Osvaldo Borsani Set of Four Oak and Straw Dining Chairs for ABV, Italy 1937

By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Osvaldo Borsani Set of Four Oak and Straw Dining Chairs for Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo, Italy 1937 Beautiful Geometrical backs in Pure Art Deco Style. Reference: Osvaldo Bo...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Straw, Oak

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Berlin, DE

Armchair 'P72A' Osvaldo Borsani 1955 Founder with his brother Fulgenzio of Tecno, the architect Osvaldo Borsani designed most of Tecno's and italian design's icons, like the working...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Osvaldo Borsani seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Paolo Buffa, Carlo De Carli, and Ico Parisi. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $384 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,926.