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Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

Italian, 1911-1985

With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Osvaldo Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas and chairs, featuring deeply upholstered seating and adjustable position settings, have an aura of optimism and efficiency that still seems fresh and lively today.

Born in the commune of Varedo in northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Borsani studied at the Brera Academy in Milan — the same school attended by such luminaries as designer Piero Fornasetti and artist Lucio Fontana — as well as the Polytechnic University of Milan. Borsani first worked for his father’s furniture-making firm, Arredamenti Borsani, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design.

By 1953, when, along with his twin brother, Fulgenzio — the pair also created this visionary mid-century villa — Borsani opened the furniture company Tecno, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair. Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo De Carli, Robin Day and others.

Similar to Gio Ponti in the earliest years of his career, Borsani first created designs marked by lush and buoyant lines: tables with voluptuous curved legs, sofas with undulating backrests.

But Borsani’s best-known and most novel pieces date from Tecno’s initial furniture lines: the adjustable D70 sofa, which folds open to make a daybed, and the P40 recliner. The latter — now included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria & Albert Museum — is an articulated lounger with a back, seat and leg rest that can be moved into 486 different positions. Not only is it extremely comfortable, it is also enduringly chic.

Find a collection of vintage Osvaldo Borsani tables, dining chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo 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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Sedia da ufficio P 126 Osvaldo Borsani Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTATTARE PER CONOSCERE LE REALI SPESE DI SPEDIZIONE. Poltrona in ottime condizioni generali data l'età di appartenenza. La pelle mostra qualche leggero segno sulla scocca, come mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Leather

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 Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Metal

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 Armchairs

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Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

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 Armchairs

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Metal

1961 Osvaldo Borsani-Armchairs with armrests mod. P24 green upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
“Design was a word used only by us, the insiders. (…) Today we no longer use this word, it has been so vulgarized, so purposefully and inappropriately used. " Osvaldo Borsani always...
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Metal

Set of Two Reclining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
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 Armchairs

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Steel

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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

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 Armchairs

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Cherry

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 Armchairs

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Fabric

Certified Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs, model P71
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the elegance of mid-century Italian design with these exceptional Osvaldo Borsani armchairs from the 1950s, model P71 of Tecno. Renowned for his innovative design and superi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Elegant Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs 'Model P35', 1948
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti 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 Armchairs

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Velvet, Ash, Plywood

Rare Variant Pair of Armchairs P32 Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1950
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
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 Armchairs

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945 This elegant pair of lounge chairs model 6553 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani / Tecno Milano 1955
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair 'P72A' Osvaldo Borsani 1955 Founder with his brother Fulgenzio of Tecno, the architect Osvaldo Borsani designed most of Tecno's and italian design's icons, like the working...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern P31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Wood

Stunning Red Armchairs P71 by Osvaldo Borsani - Mid century Italian Design 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
These unique armchairs, crafted by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno in Como, Italy, date back to 1954. The P71 model stands as one of Tecno's early creations, showcased at t...
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Very Rare Pair of Armchairs Walnut Ebonized Edition Arredamento Borsani, Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
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 Armchairs

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Wood

Armchair P40, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair P40, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1950s. An innovative armchair by Osvaldo Borsani, equipped with advanced technology to maximize the possibilities of the classic chaise longue. ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

1961 Armchair P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Midcentury
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Armchair P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno completely renovated. Rosewood armrest - redone strap - Kvadrat fabric - ref. Black Tonus.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Metal

Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern P110 ‘Canada’ Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern P110 'Canada' lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. An iconic design by one of the most important Italian designers, the so called "Canada" lounge chair was d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Pale Pink Italian Armchairs Part of Set Model “P-35” by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Osvaldo Borsani, (1911-1985) Pair of armchairs part of set model “P-35” Manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo Italy, 1951 Walnut with fabric upholstery A pair of pale pi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Poltroncina Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 - Vintage - Midcentury - Armchair
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Poltroncina Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 - vintage - midcentury - armchair Poltroncine Osvaldo Borsani - Modello P35 Caratteristiche Designer: Osvaldo Borsani Produzione: Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Wood

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 Armchairs

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Metal

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
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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 Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

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 Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Pair of "P40" Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, SM
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 Armchairs

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Steel

Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Arm Chair Model P24 by Tecno, Italy, 1961
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
Impressive Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani arm chair Model P24 by Tecno from Italy 1961. Wooden armrests in combination with the metal frame make this an interesting and timeless piec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Osvaldo Borsani armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Carlo De Carli, Ico Parisi, and Gianfranco Frattini. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $593 and can go as high as $32,283, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,524.

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