From his early start at his father’s boutique furniture and cabinetry atelier — Arredamenti Borsani (ABV) — Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani began to steadily dream to life the movement-inducing pieces that would eventually lead to him founding his innovative furniture company, Tecno, with his twin brother, Fulgenzio.
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. He first worked for the family furniture-making firm, ABV, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design. Borsani took over Arredamenti Borsani in 1937.
With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, 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.
While he is today recognized as a master of mid-century modernist Italian furniture, Borsani is most famous these days for cofounding Tecno. (He and Fulgenzio also created Villa Borsani, a visionary mid-century estate cherished for its modern lines and exquisite custom furnishings.)
When Borsani opened Tecno, an office-focused maker of industrial design, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair.
When they were originally released, Tecno pieces like the P40 and the award-winning D70 sofa bed were acclaimed as cutting-edge, and they are still considered groundbreaking in their adaptability and functionality. The firm quickly garnered widespread acclaim for its tech-forward designs and quality craftsmanship.
Borsani would be Tecno’s lead designer for 30 years, while partnering on projects with the likes of architect Eugenio Gerli and fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo De Carli, Robin Day and others.
Borsani designed pieces for Tecno until shortly before his death in 1985, when his daughter Valeria and her husband, Marco Fantoni, took over the creative work.
Today, the family’s legacy is preserved by Borsani’s architect grandson Tommaso Fantoni, who, along with Norman Foster, curated a blockbuster retrospective of Osvaldo Borsani’s work at Milan’s Triennale Design Museum in 2018.
Find vintage Tecno chairs, tables, desks and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Wood Borsani Boomerang executive desk
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic design ! Wood Borsani Boomerang executive desk in excellent condition. Unique model with 2 small drawers hidden on the top.
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy, design 1956, produced 1958 This ‘T96’ executive desk is designed by Osvaldo Bor...
Steel, Chrome, Metal
Nomos Table by Sir Norman Foster for Tecno, Glass Top & Steel Frame
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in London, England
La table Nomos, créée par Sir Norman Foster pour Tecno en Italie, se distingue par sa structure en acier et aluminium, offrant un design à la fois élégant et moderne. Son plateau en ...
Aluminum, Steel
Desk by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, 1970s
By Tecno, Fabio Lenci
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wood and leather desk with lots of storage space designed by Fabio Lenci for Bernini. Stamped Bernini. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Wood, Leather
Osvaldo Borsani desk mod T333 for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bari, IT
The T333 desk, designed by the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, is a masterpiece of elegance and functionality. It is an iconic piece from the 1950s, characterised by clean...
Metal
Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...
Aluminum
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...
Metal
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...
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
Metal, Brass
Black Borsani Boomerang executive desk
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic design ! Black Borsani Boomerang executive desk in excellent condtion.
Metal
Table modus et 4 chaises Osvaldo Borsani par Tecno Italie 1970 Space Age
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in London, England
Ce majestueux ensemble des années 1970, conçu par Osvaldo Borsani, pour Tecno se distingue par sa table aux dimensions de 85 cm x 120 cm et une hauteur de 70 cm, accompagnée de chais...
Metal
Steel and Thick Crystal Coffee Table T113 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Steel and Thick Crystal Coffee Table T113 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1970s Italian 1970s square coffee table Measures : 80cmx80cm H:43cm Materials : Steel and Thick Crystal Wear c...
Crystal, Steel
$8,090Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mod. Nomos by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1970s
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern table mod. Nomos by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1970s Chromed table mod. Nomos with chromed steel structure with support...
Metal
Eugenio Gerli per Tecno Tavolo da Pranzo Allungabile "T97", Italia 1960s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Naples, IT
Tavolo estensibile Mod. 'T97' disegnato da Eugenio Gerli per la Ditta Tecno 1963. Il tavolo e' allungabile, il piano in legno teak, la stuttura in legno di faggio tinto, metallo ve...
Wood
Italian Modern Glass Aluminum Dining Table by Bruce Burdick for Tecno, 1980s
By Bruce Burdick, Tecno
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern glass and aluminum dining table by Bruce Burdick for Tecno, 1980s Dining table with rectangular glass top. The structure is composed by a central part in aluminum wi...
Metal, Aluminum
Nomos Dining Table by Norman Foster for Tecno, 1990s
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
This dining table was designed by Sir Norman Foster for Tecno. Originally designed for use in his London office, this design became a succes and is a classic still for sale today. ...
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani Wooden Stripes Top and Brass Coffee Table for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Osvaldo Borsani wooden stripes top and brass coffee table for Tecno, Italy, 1950s.
Brass
$4,357Sale Price|20% Off
Rare T92 table by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Munich, DE
rare table by tecno. by turning the table top the metal in the middle goes down and you can open the leaves. very clever mechanism and wonderful piece of mid-century-design....
Metal
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Big stainless steel dinning Tecno table
By Tecno
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Large dinning table in stainless steel with metal base signed Tecno , little scratches on the top see photo
Metal, Stainless Steel
Side Table by Osvaldo Borsani, around 1960
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant side table from the T61 series was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1960. It has a generous drawer made of wood, the legs are made of lacquered metal.
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Round Dining / Center / Game Table with Travertine Top, Signed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Kansas City, MO
Osvaldo Borsani dining table or center table or game table with the original one inch thick travertine top with a slightly tapered edge. Black steel base with aluminum panels. The t...
Travertine, Aluminum, Steel
$6,240Sale Price / set|48% Off
Dinning room set by Tecno and Eugenio Gerli
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in grand Lancy, CH
set of 6 chairs in teak, white leather, metal and a table in aluminum steel and walnut the legs of the table are in gold metal the table has a slightly darker mark in the center of t...
Aluminum, Steel
Osvaldo Borsani, Side Table, Wood, Metal, Italy, 1957
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted metal and moulded veneered plywood side table, model T44, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, c. 1957. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.25"H x 2...
Metal
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...
Metal
$1,136Sale Price|20% Off
Nomos Table by Sir Norman Fosterf for Tecno, 1980s Italy
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in Debrecen, HU
Discover the elegant and functional Nomos Table by Sir Norman Foster, produced by the Italian company Tecno, is a work of art in the world of workspace design. This modern masterpi...
Steel
$6,157Sale Price|20% Off
Large Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Experience the epitome of Italian design and craftsmanship with this strikingly large dining table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, dating back to the 1970s. Meticulously designed and e...
Iron
Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani Unique Revolving Occasional Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique revolving occasional table by Osvaldo and Valeria Borsani for Tecno Provenance Ziuta Gerstenzang Akston (1901-1994) and Joseph James Akston (1895-1983), Palm Beach, Florida.
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Round Dining Table Nomos by Sir Norman Foster & Partner
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in Madrid, ES
Round table, model Nomos, design by Sir Norman Foster & Partner for Tecno, Italy. Designed in 1986. Black painted metal, plastic. Loose clear glass plate. Manufacturer's mark. Mi...
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani T69 Round Dining Table by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Iconic T69 dining table by Osvaldo Borsani for TECNO, Italy – circa 1960. Designer: Osvaldo Borsani Country: Italy Model: T69 dining table Design period: circa 1960 Date of manu...
Metal, Brass
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Round Dining Table in Walnut & Steel
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno round dining table in Walnut and Steel Italy, 1965. This is a round dining table made from walnut and steel by Osvaldo Borsani and Euge...
Steel
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Low Table in Brass and Rare Sivec Marble for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
20th century Osvaldo Borsani low table in brass and rare sivec marble for Tecno.
Brass
T69 XL Table by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno SPA
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Conversano, IT
Extremely rare T69 XL table with five legs, designed by Osvaldo Borsani in collaboration with Eugenio Gerli in the late 1950s for Tecno SPA. While the standard T69 tables (types A an...
Aluminum, Brass
$757Sale Price|20% Off
Small Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the refined elegance of the 1960s with this Osvaldo Borsani wooden coffee table for Tecno, embodying the essence of mid-century modern design. This table is celebrated for i...
Wood
Yellow Writing Desk By Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in Paddington, NSW
Osvaldo Borsani was an influential Italian architect and designer, born in 1911 in Varedo, Italy. He is best known for combining modernist aesthetics with technical innovation, creat...
Metal
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Low Table in Metal and Marble for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
Low table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in '50s. The table has the structure in metal and the top in marble. Good condition, patina of time in metal structure and in marble ...
Marble, Metal
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...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Metal Dining Table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Vienna, AT
A Mid-Century Modern vintage dining table, which was designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1963. The base with curved legs was made of black lacquered cast aluminum with bru...
Metal
Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This vintage example dates to late 1980s and in superb original condition. A modern and sleek ...
Aluminum, Chrome
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.
Metal
Jean-Michel Wilmotte “Grand Louvre” Table for Tecno, 1993
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jean-Michel Wilmotte “Grand Louvre” Table for Tecno, wood, brass and glass, Italy, 1993 A striking example of Italian modern design from the early 1990s, the “Grand Louvre” table wa...
Glass, Wood
1970's Tecno Spa Extendable Glass Table
By Sir Norman Foster, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Tecno extendable glass table designed by Norman Foster. The two glass extensions operate via a manually controlled cylinder mechanism that collapses or extends the table leaves...
Metal, Chrome
Boat-shaped "T58" Conference- or Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
Osvaldo Borsani’s approach blends modernist ideals with industrial precision. This “T 58” conference table, designed for Tecno in the 1950s, highlights his ability to balance form an...
Metal
$14,802
Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
This simple and elegant desk, model “T90,” was designed for Tecno by Italian architect and designer Osvaldo Borsani. The wooden top is made of molded plywood, there are two drawers, ...
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli 'T69' Table for Tecno, Italy, circa 1963
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in New York, NY
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 'T69' Circular Center or Dining Table, Italy, circa 1963. The circular center or dining table features a rich walnut top and a steel b...
Metal
Occasional Table Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in marble emperador
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Occasional table designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, brass and Carrara marble top.
Brass
Norman Foster Black Aluminium and Glass Nomos Round Table for Tecno, 1988
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in Vicenza, IT
Nomos round table, designed in 1986 by Sir Norman Foster and produced in 1988 by Tecno. Its gleaming glass tabletop, supported by a black lacquered aluminum structure, offers an unp...
Aluminum
Vintage round marble dining table model T69 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous vintage dining table model T69 designed by Osvaldo Borsani made from a brushed metal and black coated base and a round white marble top. Good overall condition. Timeless d...
Marble, Metal
$2,356Sale Price|53% Off
1970s vintage table model t210 design tecno for osvaldo borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in None, IT
Square table with steel legs, black polished and satin-finished polyesther top. Model T210, design Osvaldo Borsani for Progetti Tecno, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows sig...
Bronze, Steel
Tavolo T69 di Osvaldo Borsani e Eugenio Gerli per Tecno - anni '70
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Fidenza, IT
Il tavolo T69 presenta una base ispirata all'iconico logo a T di Roberto Mango, costituita dall'incastro incrociato di due elementi uguali in metallo smaltati internamente. Il piano ...
Enamel, Steel
Coffee Table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Model T61/B
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare version of coffee table Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Model T61/B.
Wood
$1,989Sale Price|20% Off
T69 round table by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Anni 60 white
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Table with cast aluminum base and lacquered wood veneer top.
Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli T69B Bronzed Brass Table by TECNO, 1960s
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Meda, MB
The iconic T69B was produced in Italy in the 1960s by TECNO and was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli. The defining characteristic of this table is the supports, compose...
Brass
Round glass and metal table T69 by Osvaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 60s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Padova, IT
The series of tables T69 and T102, born in 1963 from the fruitful collaboration between Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli, take up in their shapes some characteristic signs typical o...
Metal
$6,157Sale Price|20% Off
Rare square table in steel and glass by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the seamless blend of functionality and avant-garde design in this Osvaldo Borsani coffee table crafted for Tecno. A testament to Italian ingenuity from the mid-20th century...
Metal, Steel, Iron
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...
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Set of Eight Unique High Back Dining Chairs for Tecno, 1971
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Osvaldo Borsani set of eight unique high back swivel dining chairs for Tecno 1971, Original cotton velvet upholstery, aluminum with bronzed finish. A copy of the blueprint included ...
Metal
$7,350 / item
Nesting Tables by Marco Fantoni
By Marco Fantoni, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Marco Fantoni for Tecno, these unique nesting tables were designed for Borsani Commission. Bronze painted metal with leather tops. Measures: Height of largest table 16"width 23"dept...
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Italian T69 Round Table by O. Borsani and E. Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian "T69" table with round carrara marble top and gold and black aluminum saber legs by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. 1970s The marble top pres...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
T61 B coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie table basse par Osvaldo Borsani pour tecno.
Metal
$3,789 / item
Osvaldo Borsani Coffee Side Table "T 61c" for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Available two Osvaldo Borsani A "T 61c" coffee side table manufactured by Tecno, 1957. Varnished steel and Carrara marble top. Original label Letteratura: Giampiero Bosoni...
Carrara Marble, Steel