Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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.

Creator: Osvaldo Borsani

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, 1950s

$5,309Sale Price|30% Off

Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Modern Italian Sideboard with Bar Cabinet, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sideboard with bar mobile Osvaldo Borsani for Furniture Varedo Borsani. The locker in the center has a limelight and four drawers, in the upper part 3 folding doors and inside the co...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Bar

$3,800Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Bar

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Red Lion, PA

Very nice two piece Osvaldo Borsani vintage bar. Bottom cabinet comes with the original key Beautifully made Top of Bar Measurements Height: 50.5" Width: 16.5"

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1660s Italian Antique Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Tecno L60 shelving system secretary or bar cabinet, Italy

$6,800

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 Dry Bars

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Pearwood, Patent Leather, Walnut

One Off Capable Storage Piece Manufactured by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s

$5,600

One Off Capable Storage Piece Manufactured by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, IT

Capable storage piece by Osvaldo Borsani. Lower and top units with rolling doors and central area with four drawers and brass frame. Literature available upon request.

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1950s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Buffet or Bar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

$12,000

Buffet or Bar attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Albany, NY

Very rare piece by Osvaldo Borsani with original leather and interior pink paint.

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Bronze

Outstanding And Unique Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani ca' 1940's

$49,500

H 49.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in

Outstanding And Unique Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani ca' 1940's

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An outstanding bar cabinet (bar mobile) by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani, 1940's, documented. Leather covered doors reveal mirrored, lighted back with glass/brass shelves i...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Amazing Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1940' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

$8,984

H 45.67 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in

Amazing Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1940' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant and unusual bar cabinet. Decorated front door with geometrical inlaid. Door panels inside with mosaic mirror and brass and glass shelfs. Support w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Bar Cabinet in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1940s

$3,267

H 33.47 in W 49.81 in D 13.59 in

Bar Cabinet in the Style of Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Greding, DE

Bar Cabinet standing on two legs with three drawers and a glass top, the middle tor folds down. The interior is completely mirrored. The glass inlays show different decors in the sha...

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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s

$7,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 33 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Mahogany

1930's Italian Art Deco Mirrored Bar Cabinet

$8,490

H 49 in W 43.5 in D 17.75 in

1930's Italian Art Deco Mirrored Bar Cabinet

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Hanover, MA

Dry bar console cabinet circa late 1930's early 1940's derived from a skilled Italian craftsman, this exceptional bar cabinet excels in form, use o...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1950' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

$9,918

H 47.25 in W 45.28 in D 14.97 in

Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1950' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant and unusual bar cabinet. Decorated front door with finely engraved bird figures. Door panels inside with mosaic mirror and brass and glass shelfs....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Vintage Italian Cocktail Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, Circa 1940-1960

$42,900

H 68.5 in W 56 in D 44.5 in

Vintage Italian Cocktail Bar by Osvaldo Borsani, Circa 1940-1960

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large vintage Mid-Century modern Italian cocktail bar with a counter made of hand crafted polished Mahogany and Rosewood, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani, in good condition...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm

$6,500

H 29.2 in W 30.8 in D 14.4 in

Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet by Meroni & Fossati Gio Ponti attributed, Briar of Elm

By Gio Ponti

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Small cabinet buffet, dry bar, Art Deco period 1940 , Gio Ponti attributed per Meroni & Fossati, veneered in briar of elm with interior in mahogany . Original handless of the period....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Walnut, Burl

Mid-century Italian sideboard attributed to Osvaldo Borsani from the 1940s

$9,918

H 38.19 in W 118.51 in D 20.87 in

Mid-century Italian sideboard attributed to Osvaldo Borsani from the 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Mid-century Italian sideboard attributed to Osvaldo Borsani from the 1940s. This large, 3 meter wide cabinet, is made of walnut with lacquered parts and burl wood veneer, with beauti...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet Osvaldo Borsani style 1950'

$11,084

H 47.25 in W 45.28 in D 14.97 in

Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet Osvaldo Borsani style 1950'

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant and unusual Italian Art Deco bar cabinet. Decorated front door with finely engraved bird figures. Door panels inside with mosaic mirror and brass and glass shelfs. Support w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Mirror Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s

$8,109

H 71.26 in W 22.05 in D 98.43 in

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Mirror Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Italian mid-century sideboard with mirror attributed to Osvaldo Borsani from the 1940s. This large 250 cm wide cabinet is made from walnut with lacquered parts and burl wood veneer has 6 door with plywood shelving...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Mirror, Stained Glass, Walnut, Burl

Elegant Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1940' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

$8,984

H 45.67 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in

Elegant Mid-Century Italian Bar Cabinet 1940' Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant and unusual bar cabinet. Decorated front door with geometrical inlaid. Door panels inside with mosaic mirror and brass and glass shelfs. Support with two pull-out drawers. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Previously Available Items

Osvaldo Borsani 1950s bar cabinet in brown wood, brass and glass

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H 56.7 in W 70.08 in D 17.33 in

Osvaldo Borsani 1950s bar cabinet in brown wood, brass and glass

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Classico arredo di Osvaldo Borsani con aperture a ribalta nella parte inferiore, a battente e libro in quella superiore e parte centrale con grissinatura. Made of exotic wood veneer,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, 1950

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H 57.09 in W 70.08 in D 17.33 in

Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, 1950

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Mobile bar di Osvaldo Borsani per Mobilificio Fratelli Tutti - Carugo, Anni '50 - Made in Italy. La struttura del mobile è in legno di palissandro. La ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Bar cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1950s

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H 57.49 in W 70.48 in D 18.12 in

Bar cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Exquisite bar cabinet designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo. This very elegant mid century italian bar cabinet is made of high quality mahogany wood and has brass t...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani 1950s bar cabinet in brown wood, brass and glass

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H 56.7 in W 70.08 in D 17.33 in

Osvaldo Borsani 1950s bar cabinet in brown wood, brass and glass

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, IT

Classico arredo di Osvaldo Borsani con aperture a ribalta nella parte inferiore, a battente e libro in quella superiore e parte centrale con grissinatura. Made of exotic wood veneer,...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Rotating Cabinet , unique piece with the Expertise of Fondazione Borsani Archive

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H 50.01 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in

Rotating Cabinet , unique piece with the Expertise of Fondazione Borsani Archive

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, MI

Osvaldo Borsani Rotating Cabinet bar , unique piece with the Expertise of Fondazione Borsani Archive In walnut, mirror glass, brass and parchment

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Carved Pear Wood + Mirrored Glass Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1930s

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H 48.25 in W 53.5 in D 16.25 in

Carved Pear Wood + Mirrored Glass Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1930s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning 1930s Italian bar cabinet designed by Osvaldo Borsani. This piece was constructed from bleached pear wood and stands on four rectangular legs with intricate hand carved fish...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Osvaldo Borsani Bar Cabinet Art Work by Lucio Fontana and Adriano Spilimbergo

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H 55 in W 45 in D 15.75 in

Osvaldo Borsani Bar Cabinet Art Work by Lucio Fontana and Adriano Spilimbergo

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in New York, NY

A bar cabinet Osvaldo Borsani crafted by Atelier Borsani Varedo. The parchment exterior features unique art work by Adriano Spilimbergo. The interior features a glass shelf with uniq...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard with Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

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H 57.09 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in

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 Dry Bars

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Brass

Large Italian Bar Furniture by Osvaldo Borsani in Wood and Parchment 1940, E379

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H 59.85 in W 20.08 in D 73.63 in

Large Italian Bar Furniture by Osvaldo Borsani in Wood and Parchment 1940, E379

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Spectacular bar furniture by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani from the 1950s. The furniture rests on a very original base with a golden fish moulding, a black marble top and a mirror back which gives it a levitating look. It is made of solid wood and veneer, with a parchment front inlaid with six carved wooden plates...

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1950s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Marble

Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bar, 1940s

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H 46.07 in W 41.34 in D 15.75 in

Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bar, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brussels, BE

Osvaldo Borsani dry bar, 1940s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bar, 1940s

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H 42.52 in W 35.44 in D 14.18 in

Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bar, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brussels, BE

Osvaldo Borsani dry bar, 1940s.

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1940s Italian Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bar, 1940s

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H 42.52 in W 35.04 in D 13.78 in

Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bar, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Brussels, BE

Osvaldo Borsani dry bar, 1940s.

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Dry Bars

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Osvaldo Borsani dry bars are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Osvaldo Borsani dry bars, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dry bars 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 dry bars by Vittorio Dassi, Willy Rizzo, and Paolo Buffa. Prices for Osvaldo Borsani dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,617 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,402.