Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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
Tecno Coffee Table by O. Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
located in NY
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20th Century Italian Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Floating Console & Mirror by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional and rare floating console & mirror by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1946.
A pair available.
Authenticated by the Borsani Archives.
Mirror 47" tall x 38" wide
Console 16" hig...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Osvaldo Borsani Rare Mirrors with Floating Consoles
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
An exceptional and extremely rare pair of floating consoles and mirrors designed by Osvaldo Borsani
Carved water gilt wood wall mounted con...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Marble
P-31 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of P31 three-legged bent plywood chairs with ebonized metal bases. Manufactured by Tecno (both bear makers mark).
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tecno T69 Table Wood, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Milano, IT
Table with metal base, top in lacquered wood. Very good condition, small signs of usage.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chair, model 'T110', leather, mahogany plywood, Italy, 1966
The Canada series was developed from some ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood, Mahogany
High Back Settee by Osvaldo Borsani
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, fabric. Custom settee for a private commission, produced by ABV. This example dates from 1949, although the design itself dates from 1943.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare leather sideboard by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
At the heart of vintage elegance lies a rare gem from the 1950s-60s: the Italian leather sideboard by the masterful Osvaldo Borsani. Precision crafted and imbued with timeless charm,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chairs for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chairs for Tecno, Italy, 1960s Model P110
Molded wood painted black, with black aniline leather
Molded manufacturer's mark to each fastener ‘T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oval Dining Conference designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Stow Davis c 1970's
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, sophisticated, and chic conference dining table designed by Osvaldo Borsani, for Stow Davis. The table has a large oval top with a radiating starburst pattern, of matching ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
1970s "AC2" Black Murano Glass Ashtray by Osvaldo Borsani by Venini for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Venini
Located in Koper, SI
Exquisite Murano glass ashtray by Italian design master and entrapreneur Osvaldo Borsani, designed for his own company Tecno in 1956, and manufacted by Venini. Known as model AC2. Th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
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Murano Glass
Midcentury Canada armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1965
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic and rare set of 4 P110 Canada leather armchairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani.
Very comfortable lounge chairs with stunning curved wooden frame and original leather cushions.
Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
T69 Dining Table by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1963
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
T69 table designed in 1963 by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. Lacquered aluminium and polished steel base with teak wood top.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wooden bedside table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
Bedside table with rectangular base. The top is made of glass and has the two rounded front corners, it is a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
convertible Sofa D70 designed by Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Italian Modern TECNO D70 daybed and sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954
beautiful 1960ies edition, re-upholstered in dark-brown cognac anilin leather a year ago, slightly used ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sofa D70, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, 1970 circa
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Milano, Lombardia
You could not imagine a more beautiful and comfortable sofa than the D70, a unique object distinguished by its special exposed mechanism.
It is inimitable in functionality, extraord...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Revolving Bi-Sided Wall Coat Rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
"AT15" revolving coat rack by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
Suspended wall standing double faced panel.
It features bi-cloth covered surfaces and eigh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wall Mounted Console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, brass. 8 Drawer mahogany console with brass drawer pulls. Easily mounts to the wall. An example if this model is installed in the Casa Borsani in Varedo, Italy.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Skokie, IL
Osvaldo Borsani L60 shelving system with integrated secretary or bar cabinet
Osvaldo Borsani L60 shelving system with integrated secretary or bar cabinet for Tecno, Italy, designed ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Pearwood, Patent Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Coffee Table Model T61/B by Osvaldo Borsani
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid Century Coffee Table Model T61/B With Striped Two-Tone Wood by Osvaldo Borsani for TECNO
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Console Table
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Console Table No. 7103 by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV. Marble, mahogany, rosewood, bronze, brass. 2-drawer variant of a highly sought after design. Retains original Borsani ABV...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Rare Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Abv
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Painted aluminum, fabric. This model was an early precursor for what later became the P32 chair for Tecno. *Borsani created and patented a swivel mechanism where a chair automaticall...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Pink Top Dining or Center Table Attributed. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Rare Art Deco round pink mirrored top dining or center table resting on a finely shaped and inlaid leg on a round marble base.
Attribution to Osvado...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Armchair by O.Borsani Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Lucca, IT
Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani Italy 1960s
The armhairs has the whelles and is swivel the padden part retains the original Red Velvet and is mounted in a revolving metal pedestal wit...
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1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani Wall Mirror Wood Glass 1930 Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Mirror.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Wood
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish sideboard and/or bar cabinet designed by Osvaldo Borsani in the 1950s.
Its structure is characterized by a unique shape design given by its amazing curved frontal profile of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani T1 Side Table for Tecno, Italy 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Osvaldo Borsani brass and black glass top T1 side table for Tecno, Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Brass
Osvaldo Borsani Walnut & Stainless Steel Oval Dining Table, c. 1970s
By Stow Davis, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy 1970s oval dining table for 8 by Italian Designer Osvaldo Borsani for Stow & Davis Furniture Company featuring a rich walnut starburst tab...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wall bookcase E22 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s
Modular composition fixed on black metal uprights, with shelves, sideboard with sliding doors and dr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table by Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Coffee table by Osvaldo Borsani, in ebonized mahogany with carved and gilt details to the base and glass top, Aterlier di Varedo, Italy, circa 1937.
Literature: Irene de Guttry, I...
Category
1930s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Furniture
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Osvaldo Borsani furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Ico Parisi, Gianfranco Frattini, and B&B Italia. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $330 and can go as high as $397,156, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,205.
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