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
Set of Two “P 30” Lounge Chairs in Ocher by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1952
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Hellouw, NL
Osvaldo Borsani was a pivotal figure in the evolution of Italian modernist design, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative industrial techniques. In 1953, Borsani co-found...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
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
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Metal
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
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
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
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Walnut
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
Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb vintage mid 20th Century Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair and footstool model no P40, produced in Italy by Techno in 1955. This lounge chair was created by Borsani to be the per...
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20th Century Italian Other Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
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
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Teak
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 For Tecno In Original Leather, Italy 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning P40 lounge chair in original black/greenish leather by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s.
Both comfortable as appealing is what this iconic design can be described as....
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1960s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Six PS142 Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre, Eugenio Gerli
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
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
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
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. The chair can be adjusted into over 400 positions; the back can be reclined in diffe...
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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
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 ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chair, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945
This elegant lounge chair model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid constructi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Boomerang curved grey velvet Sofa mid-century modern Italian
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Curved sofa
Manufactured by l’Atelier di Varedo, Italy.
Italy, 1947
Chesnut and upholstered in grey velvet
Measurements
225 cm x 130 cm x 85h cm.
88,5 in x 51,18 in x 33,46h in.
Li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Art Deco Side Chairs, in Blond Walnut Wood by Osvaldo Borsani All Original
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair elegant Art Deco side chairs, in blond walnut wood by Osvaldo Borsani, for Atelier di Varedo, with spring seat and original leatherette upholstery in good condition.
Osvaldo B...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Art Design Chair - Stand Alone chair - Artistic Chair by Milanese Studio
By Spinzi, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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 ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Reclining Sofa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic example of Italian mid-century design, continually reproduced for its highly renowned marriage of style and functionality, this fully adjustable reclining sofa...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather
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 L-77 Chaise Lounge for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani 'L77' daybed for Tecno. The seat / back / legs can all adjust in multiple positions. The metal frame is finished with its original enameled steel and rubber straps fa...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
'D70' sofa, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sofa model "D70," design by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970. The D70 features a mechanical structure that allows the seat and backrest to be tilted and transformed, offering d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
1980s Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Wheeled White Office Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in IT
Three Office swivels chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, made in Italy in 1980s. Stamped on the bottom and marked Tecno on the side. The swivel chairs are made of white plastic. The ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Osvaldo Borsani important pair of armchairs in cherry woo
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z700
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)
Important pair of armchairs in cherry wood and upholstered fabric, model P71 designed in 1950 and created by Tecno in the years following its f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Cherry
Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'P99A' Desk or Office Swivel Chair
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, desk chair, model 'P99A', fabric, enameled iron, brass, Italy, designed and produced in 1957
The P99 chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, represents the fi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
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
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Model P103
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair with ottoman. Manufactured by Tecno, Italy.
Underside of each with manufacture's paper label with Tecno or Milano.
Ottoman dimension: H 16.5 L 66 W 22.5.
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
P126 Office Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s, set of 2
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of fabric and metal office chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Height-adjustable. Seat height minimum 38 cm, maximum 44 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
For shipping, request...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Divano 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno blu
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico divano "con le ali" modello D70 di Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno, disegnato nel 1954.
Nato come divano letto, il D70 ha un meccanismo che permette di aprire il divano fino a quan...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Fabric
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Borsani Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray plastic aluminum Chair Modus SM 203 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Chair mod. Modus SM 203 with seat and backrest comp...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani P 40 For Tecno 1960's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
The versatile and comfortable P40 lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. The chair can be adjusted into over 400 positions; the back can be reclined in diffe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chairs Tecno Italy 1957
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful P31 chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and made in Italy by Tecno in 1957. The chairs are in fully original condition and have a wonderful patina, which only adds value to them. The...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Elegant Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs 'Model P35', 1948
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Two elegant and fine arm chairs (Model P 35) by Italian architect and designer Osvaldo Borsani. The chairs can be bought as a pair or individually.
Upholstered seat, velvet cover and...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Plywood
Osvaldo Borsani Upholstered Bench or Stool Wood 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani upholstered bench or stool wood 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Wood
P40 lounge chair by Tecno - Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954. This iconic chair can be adjusted in numerous positions by puling the brass handles. A polished stainless steel base...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Lounge chairs model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
Surprising combination of sleek wood armrests on metal frame.
Chairs can also be connected together creating a comfortable settee.
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metallic Thread
Tecno Chair and Desk Unit by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Budapest, HU
Discover the perfect blend of contemporary elegance and practical functionality with this stunning 3-seater desk unit, masterfully designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Whether you'...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Vintage Lounge Chair Osvaldo Borsani, Armchair and Ottoman Canada Tecno 1965
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Biella, IT
Osvaldo Borsani design, armchair with ottoman "Canada" by Tecno Italy years 65
good general condition of the structure with little sign of use in the velvet footstool and wood
arm ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani, Suite of Twelve Chairs, Tecno Edition, Italy, circa 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Osvaldo Borsani, suite of twelve chairs, Tecno edition, Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black plastic chairs Modus SM 203 by Borsani for Tecno, 1980s
Set of eight chairs mod. Modus SM 203 with seat and backrest composed...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Daybed in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, daybed, model 5767, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1941
This exceedingly rare sofa or daybed, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1941, was originally intended for Casa Albonetto in Italy. The designer himself owned a smaller version of this type. This modest daybed serves as a prime example of Borsani's impeccable innovative thinking and his keen sense of harmonious compositions. When it comes to practicality, its defining feature are the adjustable armrests, simultaneously placing the backrest cushions over the lowered armrests. In an easy gesture the sofa is transformed into a daybed. A generous storage compartment is present by raising the seating space upwards. The overall wooden frame in walnut is characterized by rounded contours and clear lines with evenly spaced spindles structuring the piece.
Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy, chairs, 1950s, collector's item
These 6 folding chairs are a once-in-a-lifetime set. The chairs, model S88, were designed in 1956 by the renowned Osval...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in London, GB
Classic lounge chair Model 'P40' by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Upholstered in original black leather, nicely aged but in good vintage condition. The base is black lacquered metal wi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Leather Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight office chair designed in 1966-1976 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Cast aluminum with chrome-plated bases and original black leather upholstery. Swivel base with ad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Balancing his pieces perfectly between lines and curves, function and elegance, lightness and robustness, Osvaldo Borsani and his twin brother founded the company Tecno in 1953 that became known for its technological approach to furniture design. The Italian designer has created iconic products, such as the sofa D70, the D40 chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel, Brass
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani, rare P40 armchair, 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Firenze, IT
Very rare P40 armchair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno. It is in excellent condition, has been reupholstered with an original fabric in shades of iridescent gray/green...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Canada P110 Armchair and Ottoman by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Canada P110 Armchair and Ottoman by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Beautiful Chaise Longue P40, Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful chaise lounge P40 in black cotton velvet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970.
This long chair is very good condition and all the mechanics for the different...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed for Tecno - Rare Slim Version, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Osvaldo Borsani L77 Daybed for Tecno - Rare Slim Version, Italy, 1950s
This exemplary rendition of the iconic Borsani sofa design boasts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Metal
Chair Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno,
Italy, 1950s.
Plywood and lacquered steel.
Category
1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Seating
Materials
Steel
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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