Set of Six Eugenio Gerli S82 Chairs by Tecno, label

About the Item

Discover the rigorous design of the 1960s with our set of six model S82 chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, featuring sturdy wooden frames and vibrant red upholstery. We present a stunning collection of six chairs that embody the elegance of early 1960s Italian design. Designed by the renowned Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, these chairs represent a perfect balance of style and comfort. Known for their clean lines and extraordinary craftsmanship, these works bear the prestigious Tecno label, attesting to their authenticity as icons of mid-century modern design.Each chair in this set rests on a solid wooden frame, which highlights the natural beauty and durability of the material. The seats are upholstered in a vibrant red fabric, which not only adds a touch of bright color, but also ensures a comfortable seating experience. The design of these chairs reflects Gerli's commitment to creating functional yet elegant furniture, with a focus on ergonomic shapes that support and envelope those who sit in them. Each chair in the back features its own TECNO T brand and label. Italian Design Icons Eugenio Gerli's S82 chairs are an excellent example of the innovative approach to design that has made the Tecno brand internationally renowned. The combination of minimalist aesthetics and practicality of use makes them ideal for both residential and public spaces, adapting perfectly to various furnishing contexts. These chairs are not only functional furniture, but true pieces of art of Italian design. This collection of six chairs represents a unique opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors of vintage furniture and 20th-century design. Every detail, from the wooden frame to the vibrant upholstery, testifies to the quality and attention to detail that distinguishes Eugenio Gerli's creations. Perfect for adding a touch of class and authenticity to any room, these chairs are a rare combination of functionality and timeless style.

Creator:
Tecno (Maker),Eugenio Gerli (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Metal,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. These chairs are in good condition, showcasing light scratches that are consistent with their age and history.
Seller Location:
Milano, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4911240333842

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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.

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