Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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 (1953). Borsani would be the firm’s lead designer for 30 years, while fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo di 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
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern T333 Desk by Oslvado Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy, 1975
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1970s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani T96 Rosewood & Steel Boomerang Writing Desk by Tecno, Italy 50's
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Scrivania direzionale realizzata per gli uffici ENI nel 1956 da Osvaldo Borsani per Tecno.
Struttura in alluminio e acciaio inossidabile con 2 cassettiere e piano in legno.
La scriv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Early variant Osvaldo Borsani desk with two drawers for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Osvaldo Borsani 1950s desk for Tecno, Italy
Carries all the original Tecno transfer labels
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
An Italian Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
An Italian desk dating back to the 1940s and attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
The entire structure, crafted from walnut-stained beech, elegantly rests on a curved base. It boasts five...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Vintage office desk, Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare Osvaldo Borsani vintage desk manufactured by Tecno in the 1960s - early 1970s.
Steel black structure with wood top venereed in white /beige laminate. Two side adjustable drawe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Lasne, BE
Desk with wood and metal leg. Stamped Tecno. Wear due to time and age of the desk.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Osvaldo Borsani T95 teak and chromed steel desk for Tecno SPA, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This T95 desk is a remarkable creation by the renowned designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. Conceived in the 1956 and crafted towards the latte...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The 1960s functionalist style desk represents a fascinating piece of furniture that embodies the elegant marriage of functionality and aesthetics. This design object, with its tubula...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk/ Table by Borsani, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Early Model of T90 Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Osvaldo Borsani, early model of t90 desk for tecno, presented at the 10th triennial in 1954, milano, italy. minimalist, elegant – and practical: the raised rear edge of the worktop p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Steel
T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy, 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA, designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA Italy.
It is made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
T333 Desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Impressive desk by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA, designed in 1975 by Eugenio Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno SpA Italy.
It is made ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
Executive desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
This is an unlimited opportunity to own an original Osvaldo Borsani 1950's executive desk. It is made in a combination of wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Rectangular Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Back-painted glass, brass, walnut. Can easily be used as a dining, entry, or writing table. A rare model.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani & Paolo Buffa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Chrome
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno T90 Desk Wood with Chest of Drawers 60s
By Tecno, 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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Stained Glass, Wood
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large executive table desk designed by Oslavdo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. Double pedestal base is brushed aluminum and shows minor oxidation...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Desk Covered with Parchment Steel Handles 1940 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Desk Wood Parchment. The plan has so esattamente shortcomings.
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1940s European Other Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Parchment Paper, Carbon Fiber
Osvaldo Borsani Style Exotic Wood Midcentury Directorial Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Miami, FL
Great design and exceptional rosewood quality for this directorial Italian desk.
(Removable in 3 parts ) the top and two feet.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid Century Italian Large Desk from the 50ties
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels , BE
Italian large desk from the 50ties
Very unique design that offer a confortable and large table top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani, Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in New York, NY
7-drawer desk by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Rosewood, maple, brass. Curved desk finished on both sides. A variant of an earlier model that originally covered in parchment and designed ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Desk, Elm Wood, Osvaldo Borsani, 1953
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Minimal and elegant desk with drawer. Solid wood construction, take top made of solid elm wood, legs with wooden screw thread. Exhibited at Trienale Milano 1954.
Osvaldo Borsan...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Elm
Desk, Made of Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Chique and minimal, rare desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1956 and manufactured by Tecno Italy.
the plate and the drawers are made of walnut wood, its construction is made of bla...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Italian Design Walnut Black and Grey Lacquered Desk Osvaldo Borsani Style
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant desk is an Italian piece totally hand made in walnut by masters craftemenship.: the lacquered top in walnut has a fine grey lacquer and they are visible the wood fibers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top.
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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Italian Paolo Buffa Parchment Veneer Mahogany Desk
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1940s parchment veneer desk raised on rectangular mahogany bases with 8 mahogany trimmed drawers (design attributed to PAOLO BUFFA) (probably made by OSVALDO BORSANI)
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany, Parchment Paper
“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university refectories, offices and libraries) in wood, plastic and steel.
Model: MODUS
Design: Osva...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel
Tecno Executive Desk in Walnut and Cast Aluminum by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Italian 1950s desk, which can also serve as a table, exudes an unprecedented class and elegance. The very solid boat-shaped top is made of walnut wood and shows a beautiful draw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Osvaldo Borsani desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables by Gianfranco Frattini, Ico Parisi, and Franco Albini. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,997 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,950.
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