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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
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Lilac Mohair
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Lilac Mohair

Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Easy Chair in Pierre Frey Lilac Mohair

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair, variation on model '4949', stained teak, reupholstered in Pierre Frey Bold 'Piggy' mohair, Italy, late 1930s/1940s A b...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Mohair, Teak

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

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

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Naples, IT

Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1970s, this swivel office chair consists of a green plastic shell covered in green fabric on the seat and back, together with an aluminiu...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Aluminum, Steel

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 for Tecno Midcentury Fabric Wood Armchairs "Canada" Model, Italy
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Midcentury Fabric Wood Armchairs "Canada" Model, Italy

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Midcentury Fabric Wood Armchairs "Canada" Model, Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design set of two armchairs “Canada” model designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno from 1965, bearing frame of curved wood to which seat and backr...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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 Four Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Set of Four Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Set of Four Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Set of four armchairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani in Italy in the 1950s. The chairs are characterized by a dark wooden frame in which curved and linear elements are combined within a...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

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

Osvaldo Borsani Mid Century Italian Mahogany Stained Dining Chairs for ABV 1950
Osvaldo Borsani Mid Century Italian Mahogany Stained Dining Chairs for ABV 1950

Osvaldo Borsani Mid Century Italian Mahogany Stained Dining Chairs for ABV 1950

By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Conversano, IT

Overview Elegant set of six dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, produced in Italy during the 1950s. A refined example of Borsani’s design langua...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Wood

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

convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954

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 Seating

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Steel

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 "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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

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

1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs
1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs

1980s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Swivel Wheeled Office Chairs

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in IT

Five office swivel wheeled chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side, made of red, white and wine color plastic....

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

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 & Eugenio Gerli per Tecno Set di 4 Sedie "S81", Italia 1960s
Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli per Tecno Set di 4 Sedie "S81", Italia 1960s

Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli per Tecno Set di 4 Sedie "S81", Italia 1960s

By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Naples, IT

Set di quattro sedie da pranzo, modello S81, disegnate da Eugenio Gerli per Tecno nel 1958, con struttura in legno e alluminio pressofuso e pelle di colore nero originale dell'epoca.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Aluminum

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

Osvaldo Borsani P40/C Lounge Chair for Tecno, Second Edition, circa 1963–1965
Osvaldo Borsani P40/C Lounge Chair for Tecno, Second Edition, circa 1963–1965

Osvaldo Borsani P40/C Lounge Chair for Tecno, Second Edition, circa 1963–1965

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in BARCELONA, ES

An important P40/C adjustable lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, dating from circa 1963–1965 and corresponding to the second edition of the model. The P40 is regard...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

Set of 5 S88 dining chairs in wood and metal and a table by Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1955
Set of 5 S88 dining chairs in wood and metal and a table by Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1955

Set of 5 S88 dining chairs in wood and metal and a table by Borsani for Tecno Italy, 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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Metal, Brass

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

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

First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy
First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy

First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Renens, CH

Osvaldo Borsani, an Italian architect and furniture designer, aimed to create a lounger that would go beyond the bulky, static nature of the “comfortable chair”. The result was the P40 lounge chair, which could be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’s preferences. With the P40 lounge chair, Borsani created one of the most recognized pieces of the Italian post-war design movement. Available we have a first edition P40...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair, Red Plastic & Aluminum, Italy 1970
Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair, Red Plastic & Aluminum, Italy 1970

Osvaldo Borsani Modus Desk Chair, Red Plastic & Aluminum, Italy 1970

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970 Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels. Perfect for a small desk.  

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Aluminum

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

20th Century P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series
20th Century P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

20th Century 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

P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs
P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs

P20 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1955 Mid-Century Modern Pair of Chairs

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Brescia, IT

1955, Tecno Black leatherette and metal frame.  

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954
Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954

Midcentury sofa mod. D70 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1954

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Iconic sofa "with wings" model D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Originally born as a sofa bed, the D70 has an innovative mechanism that allows you to open the sofa until it...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

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Metal

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

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

Osvaldo Borsani D70 daybed sofa Tecno Italy 1954
Osvaldo Borsani D70 daybed sofa Tecno Italy 1954

Osvaldo Borsani D70 daybed sofa Tecno Italy 1954

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Beautiful D70 daybed/sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani D70 and manufactured by Tecno in Italy in 1954. This comfortable daybed/sofa is truly unique....

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

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

Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956
Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956

Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage P40 Adjustable Armchair realized by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956. First edition of this iconic armchair, in excellent condition. Today the P40, in its first edition produc...

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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Osvaldo Borsani Corner Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet
Osvaldo Borsani Corner Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet

Osvaldo Borsani Corner Sofa Upholstered in Blue Velvet

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) Corner sofa upholstered in velvet with elegant patellation on the back. ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo manufacture 1950s.

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

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Velvet, Wood

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in North Miami, FL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede leather, Italy, 1954. A sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Materials

Brass, 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 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 Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo 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

Materials

Straw, Oak

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.