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Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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.

Find a collection of vintage Osvaldo Borsani tables, dining chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs and ottoman, model 'T110', leather, mahogany, cherry, Italy, design 1966 The Canada series was ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cherry, Mahogany

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Wood

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs, model 'T110', leather, wood, Italy, design 1966 The Canada series originated from a set of ear...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Chair for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline and can be set in several posit...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.
Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.

Italian Black Leather Adjustable P40 Relax Chair by Osvaldo Borsani Tecno.

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Oirlo, LI

Designed in 1955 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, the P40 Lounge Chair is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Its sleek yet highly functional structure allows for numerous recli...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno
Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani - P31 - Produced by Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Rare 1960s chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. Meticulously restored to bring out the chairs' beauty, while preserving the desirable patina and evidence of age. Doubled steel legs, teak venee...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal

“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s
“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s

“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Utrecht, NL

This “Canada” or model P110 chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965 and manufactured by the Borsani brothers’ company, Tecno. The chair is enriched wi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series
Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

Vintage P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, First Series

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Borsani P40 Lounge Chair - Italian Collectible Furniture - Mid Century Armchair - Collectible Italian Mid Century Designed in 1956 by Italian architect Osvaldo Borsani, the P40 loun...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Stainless Steel

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Palm Springs, CA

P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The lounge, with an extendable footrest, is designed to recline be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin & Oak, Art Deco, Circa 1945
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin & Oak, Art Deco, Circa 1945

Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Sheepskin & Oak, Art Deco, Circa 1945

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

A striking and sleek pair of Art Deco lounge chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani; the highly sculptural shape is further enhanced by the sleek curved oak arm rests, which extend from ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965
Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965

Osvaldo Borsani Canada chair Tecno Italy 1965

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Iconic so called 'Canada' lounge chair model P110 designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1965. The Canada chair is constructed by 2 moulded plywood side panels, connected with 2 bent wooden cross bars, which holds the frame in balance and a part. The thick leather upholstered cushion structure hangs in the frame and is connected with black plastic caps. The Canada seating series was developed from some rough initial sketches by Valeria Borsani and Marco Fantoni while they were still young...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plastic, Plywood

Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair

Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the P32 Elegant Lounge Chair: Timeless Comfort, Unmatched Elegance Step into the world of mid-century Italian design with the P32 Elegant Lounge Chair, a masterpiece cre...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Iron

1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Balancing his pieces perfectly between lines and curves, function and elegance, lightness and robustness, Osvaldo Borsani and his twin brother founded the company Tecno in 1953 that became known for its technological approach to furniture design. The Italian designer has created iconic products, such as the sofa D70, the D40 chair...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Brass

convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954
convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954

convertible lounge chair P40 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 1954

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Italian modern TECNO P40 convertible lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954 beautiful 1960ies edition cognac-brown leather. Second edition of the P40 lounge chair, with...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Steel

P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani
P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

P40 Modernist Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

P40 lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. The adjustable lounge chair can be set to several different positions. Crafted from steel, brass, rubber and upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani P31 Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in Italy during the late 1950s, this striking vintage lounge chair is a fine example of mid-century Italian design. Its elegant tripod base, cra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950
Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950

Vintage 20thC Osvaldo Borsani For Tecno Spa Lounge Chair & Footstall c.1950

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A superb vintage mid 20th Century Osvaldo Borsani lounge chair and footstool model no P40, produced in Italy by Techno in 1955. This lounge chair was created by Borsani to be the per...

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20th Century Italian Other Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin

Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s, Reupholstered
Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s, Reupholstered

Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair for Tecno, Italy 1950s, Reupholstered

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Osvaldo Borsani P40 lounge chair, second edition, produced by Tecno, Milan. Designed in 1954, the P40 is one of the most iconic lounge chairs of the 20th century, adjustable into mul...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s

Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs Model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1960s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

Lounge chairs model P24 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Surprising combination of sleek wood armrests on metal frame. Chairs can also be connected together creating a comfortable settee.

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1960s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metallic Thread

Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Arm Chair Model P24 by Tecno, Italy, 1961
Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Arm Chair Model P24 by Tecno, Italy, 1961

Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani Arm Chair Model P24 by Tecno, Italy, 1961

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Hellouw, NL

Impressive Italian Modern Osvaldo Borsani arm chair Model P24 by Tecno from Italy 1961. Wooden armrests in combination with the metal frame make this an interesting and timeless piec...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Very rare set of P72 lounge chairs by Osvaldo Borsani
Very rare set of P72 lounge chairs by Osvaldo Borsani

Very rare set of P72 lounge chairs by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Munich, DE

Very rare and early lounge chairs by Osvaldo Borsani. For re-upholstery.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Vintage p40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for tecno, 1960s
Vintage p40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for tecno, 1960s

Vintage p40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for tecno, 1960s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

A design classic, this P40 reclining lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno. Designed in 1950s, this lounge chair consists of a black metal base, a red fabr...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955
Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955

Lounge Chair-Design "P40" by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Italy, 1955

By Tecno Design Centre, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Osvaldo Borsani "P40" relax armchair, manufacturer Tecno, Italy, 1950s. The armchair has been completely restored and covered again with the original cover. It now only needs a new f...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Red "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno, 1950 Italy
Osvaldo Borsani Red "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno, 1950 Italy

Osvaldo Borsani Red "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno, 1950 Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in The Hague, NL

This lounge chair, ‘P40’, was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1955 for Tecno, Italy. This item is an early model and without a doubt an icon of 1950’s Italian design. The back can be...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

An organic cream-lacquered wood and beige brown velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (i...

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1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, for Tecno, P40 Lounge Chair

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 Lounge Chairs

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Metal

First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956
First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956

First Edition P32 Lounge Set by Borsani, Early Triangulated Form Wire Base, 1956

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Stunning, rare early first edition 1956 "32" series lounge set by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for 'Tecno', Italy. This set comprises a pair of first edition 'P32' lounge and the extremely rare and rrarely seen matching first edition three seat 'D32' sofa. This early set also still retain their original solid brass 'Tecno' manufacturer's roundels (, the P'32' lounge chairs still retain their early first edition solid brass knurled spring adjusters. See image 5. A rare opportunity to acquire a complete first edition series '32' lounge set. The first edition of this series is disinguished by its elegant triangulated wire rod base which gives the base a sculptural quality that was somewhat lost in the second ediiton where the triangulated wire base was replaced by a more utilitarian and simplified three prong steel base of a heavier guage to replace the strength lost by the removal of the triangulation. This simplification of the second edition reduced overall production costs but in my opinon lost some of the visual appeal of the first edition chairs. This set have had their upholstery completely restored with new high quality Pantera foam and new rubber support webbing by the original italian manufacturer PIRELLI. The chairs and sofa have been finished in lovely high quality ' A perfect flower' fabric by italian textile manufacturer DEDAR. 'A perfect flower' by DEDAR has a hard-wearing wool texture poised between the perfect regularity of its warp and weft weaving and the natural exuberance of ondé yarn which ripples its surface. The black enamel finish on the chair bases and sofa legs have been left in their original condition to maintain some visual original period authenticity to this rare early set, these could easily be repainted should the buyer wish to do so. We have also left the brass hardware in its original patina for the same reason but these could also be polished. The 'P32' lounge chairs was presented in 'Tecno' manufacturer catalogs as a "swivel armchair with automatic repositioning mechanism, metal frame , adjustable back and spring, foam rubber padding and interchangeable covers available in a broad range of colors" This ingenious automatic repositioning mechanism means that you when sat in the seat you can swivel the chair through any angle between 0- 360 degrees for ease of conversation etc however when you stand up the seat will automatically return to its original position in order to "maintain order in the room". Dimensions: Lounge chairs:- 84 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm 33.1" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7" Sofa:- 190 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 80 cm high, seating height 40 cm 74.8" wide x 29.5" deep x 31.5" high, seating height 15.7" LITERATURE: The 'P32' lounge chairs are published in :- 'Osvaldo Borsani', Gramigna and Irace, pg. 278-279 Domus, issue number 342, May 1958, , page 15 The 'D32' sofa is published in:- RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO ,issue number 56, 1959 (original full page Tecno advert ) RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO, issue number 115,1964 page 27...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Metal

First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy
First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy

First Edition P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s, Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Renens, CH

Osvaldo Borsani, an Italian architect and furniture designer, aimed to create a lounger that would go beyond the bulky, static nature of the “comfortable chair”. The result was the P40 lounge chair, which could be adjusted in many different positions depending on the user’s preferences. With the P40 lounge chair, Borsani created one of the most recognized pieces of the Italian post-war design movement. Available we have a first edition P40...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1956, Osvaldo Borsani, P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Terra Red Fabric
1956, Osvaldo Borsani, P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Terra Red Fabric

1956, Osvaldo Borsani, P40 Adjustable Lounge Chair in Terra Red Fabric

By Tecno, 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 Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Beautiful P40 in a special terra brownish red color color. The upholstery is new. The chair is in good condition. The P 40 is a reclinable...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Pale Pink Italian Armchairs Part of Set Model “P-35” by Osvaldo Borsani
Pair of Pale Pink Italian Armchairs Part of Set Model “P-35” by Osvaldo Borsani

Pair of Pale Pink Italian Armchairs Part of Set Model “P-35” by Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Barcelona, ES

Osvaldo Borsani, (1911-1985) Pair of armchairs part of set model “P-35” Manufactured by Arredamenti Borsani, Varedo Italy, 1951 Walnut with fabric upholstery A pair of pale pi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Osvaldo Borsani lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Osvaldo Borsani were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Joe Colombo, Carlo De Carli, and Gio Ponti. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,656 and can go as high as $29,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,756.