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.
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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
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
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Armchairs " Pozzetto " Walnut root original velvet padding
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Pair of original cockpit armchairs from the ' ART DECÓ period - 1930.
Made in ITALY
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
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
Materials
Chrome
Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, model 6575, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1946. The original frame is crafted from wood, with plush cushions upholstered in brown l...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s.
13.5" seat height
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Marco Fantoni Green Fabric and Enameled Steel Italian Bench for Tecno, 1982
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing modern green fabric and enameled steel bench. This marvelous piece was produced by Tecno in Italy in 1982 and designed by Marco Fantoni.
This bench is unique as it is a one ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Green "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
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
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Sofa "D70", Design by Osvaldo Borsani, Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian "D70" sofa was made by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. The sofa has adjustable cushions and can be set as a bed for two people. Approximately 20 different uphols...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Iron
“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 with mechanical components t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather, 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 Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
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
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani L75 Trundel Day Bed for Tecno, Italy 1963
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Osvaldo Borsani L75 Trundel Bed / Daybed for Tecno, Italy 1963
In natural wood and black lacquered metal.
The bottom bed slides out on wooden ball wheels to ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chair, model 'T110', leather, mahogany plywood, Italy, 1966
The Canada series was developed from some ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Very Rare Pair of Armchairs Walnut Ebonized Edition Arredamento Borsani, Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)
Pair of armchairs walnut ebonized and textile
Edition Arredamento Borsani, Varedo
Creation date: circa 1950
Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Wood
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Set di 12 sedie da pranzo , Osvaldo Borsani Etichetta Originale ABV
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Osvaldo Borsani Original 'D70' Sofa/Daybed for Tecno, 1954 Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in The Hague, NL
A sofa that transforms to a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954 and manufactured for Tecno, Italy.
Extraordinary elegance in form, and also outstanding in a technical sense...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Poltrona P40 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno Anni 60-70
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona di Osvaldo Borsani, composta da elementi mobili e braccioli flessibili; struttura in metallo, imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in similpelle.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Modus Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Off white plastic office swivel chair with orange/red wool fabric resting on an aluminium base with the original castors which functions well. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno i...
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20th Century Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Variant Pair of Armchairs P32 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1950
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare variant pair armchairs P32 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950, whit brass legs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani Model D70 Italian for Tecno Years 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sofa folding model D70 of the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani published by Tecno in the 60s. Black lacquered metal structure and solid brass adjustment elements. Seat covered with bl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Model P40 Chaise Black Vinyl Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A stunning piece of Italian design that effortlessly combines form, function, and craftsmanship. Designed by the legendary Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1955, this chaise exudes moder...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaise Lounge
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek P40 Lounge Chair in black leather, designed by Italian architect and designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Comfortable seat reclines and fully extends into a chaise lounge, perfe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2496
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)
8 sedie in mogano con seduta e schienale imbottiti.
Manifattura ABV Borsani, 1955 ca.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Articulated Chaise Longue
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, articulated bed, model 'L77', lacquered steel, brass, reupholstered fabric, leather, Italy, design 1956, produced 1957
The multifunctional piece of furni...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been completely restored and covered again with the original cover. It now only needs a new f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
"P128" Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970 Italian Design Black Leather Office Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brescia, IT
"P128" Osvalo Borsani desk swivel chair
Tecno, 1970
Black leather and cast aluminum
Excellent condition.
Leather and Upholstery in excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
P40 Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with Original Upholstery, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Wolfurt, AT
1st edition P40 armchair designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s and made by Tecno in Italy. The chair can be change into different positions. The seat, back and the footrest are ad...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel, Brass
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Set of Six Dining Chairs for ABV 50s
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
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
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Adjustable backrest armrests and seat, expandable footrest. Leather cover...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Plywood
Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Osvaldo Borsani Walnut Dining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century walnut dining side chairs having a solid shield shaped back with a centered cut out and dark brown upholstered seat (OSVALDO BORSONI) (PRICED AS Set) (3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Borsani P40 Reclining Lounge Chair, Original Black Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Often defined as the "ultimate reclining chair", Osvaldo Borsani's P40 designed for his brand Tecno is certainly one of the most attractive, sought after and timeless lounge chairs e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Folding Chairs S88 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Halle, DE
Set of (2) folding chairs, model S88. Designed in 1956 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. These mid-century chairs have a black tubular steel frame with a multi-part hinge/joint. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Teak
Original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s/60s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in LEWES, GB
An original Osvaldo Borsani P40 Reclining Chair, Tecno, Italy, 1950s. All hardware in working order. Reclines and adjusts into a h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Relaxing Leather Armchair Red Leather, Tecta, 1950, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Osvaldo Borsani P40 mid-century relaxing system leather armchair, Tecta 1950
Beautiful Osvaldo Borsani P40 Chaiselongue by Tecta, Italy upholstered in thick red leather with brass d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 9 Stacking Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of nine wonderful stacking chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. The chairs haven't been produced much in this color, it is a beautiful shiny Bordeaux red quite rare and di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Canada P110 Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of three Modus Office Desk Chairs, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Set of Three Modus Office Desk Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno – Italy, 1960s
Set of three revolving office chairs, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the late 1960s, exem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Paisley Fabric and Wood
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chair, model 'T110', fabric, lacquered plywood, Italy, 1966
The Canada series was developed from some ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Midcentury dark navy blue lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani model P40 for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning model P40 adjustable lounge chair in dark navy blu by renowned Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno designed in 1955. This chair in a great vintage condition with its ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Adjustable Leather L77 Daybed Chaise for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the world of avant-garde design with this Osvaldo Borsani L77 adjustable daybed—a groundbreaking masterpiece from the 1950s. Upholstered in plush...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning, rare early first edition 1956 "32" series lounge set by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for 'Tecno', Italy. This set comprises a pair of first edition 'P32' lounge and the extremely rare and rrarely seen matching first edition three seat 'D32' sofa. This early set also still retain their original solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first edition solid brass knurled spring adjusters. See image 5.
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete first edition series '32' lounge set.
The first edition of this series is disinguished by its elegant triangulated wire rod base which gives the base a sculptural quality that was somewhat lost in the second ediiton where the triangulated wire base was replaced by a more utilitarian and simplified three prong steel base of a heavier guage to replace the strength lost by the removal of the triangulation. This simplification of the second edition reduced overall production costs but in my opinon lost some of the visual appeal of the first edition chairs.
This set have had their upholstery completely restored with new high quality Pantera foam and new rubber support webbing by the original italian manufacturer PIRELLI. The chairs and sofa have been finished in lovely high quality ' A perfect flower' fabric by italian textile manufacturer DEDAR.
'A perfect flower' by DEDAR has a hard-wearing wool texture poised between the perfect regularity of its warp and weft weaving and the natural exuberance of ondé yarn which ripples its surface.
The black enamel finish on the chair bases and sofa legs have been left in their original condition to maintain some visual original period authenticity to this rare early set, these could easily be repainted should the buyer wish to do so. We have also left the brass hardware in its original patina for the same reason but these could also be polished.
The 'P32' lounge chairs was presented in 'Tecno' manufacturer catalogs as a "swivel armchair with automatic repositioning mechanism, metal frame , adjustable back and spring, foam rubber padding and interchangeable covers available in a broad range of colors"
This ingenious automatic repositioning mechanism means that you when sat in the seat you can swivel the chair through any angle between 0- 360 degrees for ease of conversation etc however when you stand up the seat will automatically return to its original position in order to "maintain order in the room".
Dimensions:
Lounge chairs:-
84 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
33.1" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
Sofa:-
190 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm
74.8" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7"
LITERATURE:
The 'P32' lounge chairs are published in :-
'Osvaldo Borsani', Gramigna and Irace, pg. 278-279
Domus, issue number 342, May 1958, , page 15
The 'D32' sofa is published in:-
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO ,issue number 56, 1959 (original full page Tecno advert )
RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO, issue number 115,1964 page 27...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
“P99” Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1950
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare “P99” desk chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno in Italy around 1950.
A remarkable chair, made of high quality black lacquered metal with cream / ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Art Design Chair - Stand Alone chair - Artistic Chair by Milanese Studio
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Art Chair - Mid Century Office Chair - Osvaldo Borsani Seating customized by Spinzi Milano - One off piece - Art Design- Hand made -
Osvaldo Borsani was an influential designer of ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
P31 Lounge chair - Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The P31 represents Borsani’s design ideology perfectly, being a pure and simple design, yet made interesting through one detail.
With this specific chair, Borsani opted for a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani lounge chairs manufactured by Tecno 1966 Chrome plated round disc feet, reupholstered in Italian boucle.
Borsani commissioned for Joseph James Akston, La Rotunda...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Chrome
Lounge Chair P40 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, Design 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Greding, DE
P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with dark green cover and black iron frame. This design classic offers different reclining positions and has been reupholstered. Emblem ...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Iron
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.
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