Osvaldo Borsani Serving 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. 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 Rectangular C7 Cart in Steel for Tecno Varedo Italy 1960s

$1,059

Osvaldo Borsani Rectangular C7 Cart in Steel for Tecno Varedo Italy 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Rectangular cart model C7 with a black painted steel rod frame, removable shelves in a light brown steel sheet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Varedo, 1960s Literature: P. Bosoni, Osvaldo Borsani. Architect, designer, entrepreneur, Skira, Milan 2018, p. 596 In 1953, he founded the Tecno company, specialized in technology and innovation which was the best way to him to produce his own creations. The D70 sofa bed...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Steel, Sheet Metal

Campo e Graffi Bar Cart w/ Removable Tray in Teak and Brass, Italy 1960s

$1,413

H 27.96 in Dm 18.9 in

Campo e Graffi Bar Cart w/ Removable Tray in Teak and Brass, Italy 1960s

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous triangular shaped serving bar cart with removable top tray in a beautiful combination of teak wood, brass, hand-woven wicker and white laminate. This incredibly unique and e...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Barrel-Shaped Bar Cart in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s

$2,296

H 37.01 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in

Italian Mid-Century Barrel-Shaped Bar Cart in Rattan and Bamboo, Italy, 1960s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning French Riviera Mid-Century barrel-shaped bar cart fully crafted from curved rattan, bamboo, and hand-woven wicker. This stylish and unique piece was produced in Italy during...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

$8,713

H 28.75 in W 70.48 in D 53.94 in

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wood and metal desk. Composed of a box with 3 lockable drawers with key and storage space, and another box with 3 unlockable drawers. The boxes can be turned. Stamped Tecno. Wear du...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Metal

Brass and Steel Bar Cart

$2,850

H 32.25 in W 39.63 in D 17.63 in

Brass and Steel Bar Cart

By Maison Jansen

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern four-tier rolling serving trolley in the style of Maison Jansen. Elegant Neoclassical brass medallion accented frame with two floating clear glass shelves....

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Brass, Steel

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

$8,713

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 53.55 in

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wood and metal desk. Stamped Tecno. Comprises a cabinet with three lockable drawers and storage space, and another cabinet with three lockable drawers. Wear due to time and age. FOR...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Metal

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

$8,007

H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 57.49 in

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bruxelles, BE

White wooden desk with black metal. Consists of a cabinet with 3 drawers and storage space, and another cabinet with 3 drawers. No keys. Wear and tear due to age and use. FOR SHIPPIN...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s, France

$1,601

H 26.7 in W 25 in D 15 in

Midcentury Maison Baguès Silvered Brass Faux Bamboo Bar Cart, 1960s, France

By Maison Baguès

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful faux bamboo serving table in heavy silvered brass with smoked grey glass plates by Maison Baguès Paris. Maison Baguès is renowned for fine brass objects and lights since its establishment in 1860. The idiosyncratic genius Armand-Albert Rateau used Maison Baguès accessories to decorate the interiors of Jeanne Lanvin’s town home...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Beech Wood and Formica Red Two Tiered Bar Cart, 1960s

$1,295

H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in

Midcentury Italian Beech Wood and Formica Red Two Tiered Bar Cart, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic midcentury serving trolley in beech wood with two formica red shelves. This unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s. This is a won...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Metal

Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, 1950s, Italy

$2,826

H 24.41 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, 1950s, Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

Rare cart by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo. Early 50s piece featuring an adjustable height from 60 to 90 cms. Original metal label.

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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s

$1,448

H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 19.1 in

Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Serving Cart or Trolley in Cesare Lacca Style, 1960s Beautiful bar cart or trolley, which can be used also as side table. Made in Italy in the mid-century in the ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Brass

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Serving Bar Cart Trolley, Italy 1960

$1,942

H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Wicker Serving Bar Cart Trolley, Italy 1960

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent Mid-Century organic serving bar cart with bottle holder fully made in bamboo, rattan and hand-woven wicker. This lovely French Riviera style cart was designed in Italy du...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Rare Revolving Mobiletto T128 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

$3,150

H 18.9 in Dm 30.71 in

Rare Revolving Mobiletto T128 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Dronten, NL

This rare round cabinet on invisible wheels designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno is made out of lacquered plywood, laminate, leather and steel. The dark grey lacquered plywood inter...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Serving Tables

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Steel

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