Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
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, 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 Sofas
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Velvet, 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.
Seat Height (inches): 13.5"
Arm Height (inches): 18"
All ite...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
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Metal
Modern Technical Sofà Mid-Century Italian Design Beige Velvet Tecno D70 Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modern Technical Sofa, current and trendy, original fabric in good overall condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Iron
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 Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Leather D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dallas, TX
A D70 convertible sofa in cognac leather . Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Bantam, CT
Extrordinary elegence in form, outstanding in a technical sense. A sofa that transforms to a daybed. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. With a single twist, the back and seating a...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Yellow sofa/bed 'D70' Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, Mid-Century 1970s
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 Sofas
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Metal
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 Sofas
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Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa System for Tecno - 1970's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
D 70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno - Sofa Bed - Original Pieces - Vintage Condition
Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant designers of the Italian Twentieth century....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Sofas
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Metal
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather
Original D70 Sofa by Osvaldo BORSANI for TECNO, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The 'D70' variable tilt sofa-bed, produced by Tecno, Milan, 1954.
Black tubular frame with foam rubber padding and brass knobs, for changing the back and seat height of the sofa. Up...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Sofas
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Metal, Brass
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
1954, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, D70 Daybed Sofa in Original Brown Fabric
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Borsani D70 Reclining Sofa, Grey Fabric, Collectible
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Osvaldo Borsani has been one of the most relevant designers of the Italian Twentieth century. He began his career in the late 1930s penning art-deco pieces, but successfully evolved ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
The iconic D70 sofa was restored as it appears on a period photo with the designer—white on white. Borsani allegedly created this sofa to solve a design issue for a house where the o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
Osvaldo Borsani, D70 blue sofa, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful D70 Sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954 for Tecno, presented at the X Triennale in 1954 and patented in the USA in 1956. It is in excellent condition and has been reup...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Steel
'D70' sofa bed by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno 1970 new gray fabric
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
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 Sofas
Materials
Metal
Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sofa/ Daybed ‘D70’, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1954. This customizable D70 sofa has two pivoting wings, a very stable metal frame, and a beautiful f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Sofa Daybed D70 Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa daybed D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, original brown ribbed upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Osvaldo Borsani sofas 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 sofas, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Gio Ponti, Tobia Scarpa, and Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,339 and can go as high as $34,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,306.
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