{"title":"Borsani","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-d70-sofa-daybed-for-tecno","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis eccentric sofa model 3615 is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of subtle lines and curvaceous shapes. Remarkable detail and the signature for this design are the armrests that are partly executed in mahogany and based on a sharp movement constructed in a graceful manner. This accentuates the truly refined construction made possible by Osvaldo Borsani’s great eye for detail and high-level of craftsmanship this sofa is exemplary for. The corpus is upholstered in a thick fabric in a vibrant red upholstery. In absence of decorative details, the design convinces visually through the well-balanced appearance and the stabile construction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo.  At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the depicted photographs show an example of the way this item can be tailored to specific wishes of our clients. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts to discuss your wishes regarding upholstery and finishing. Your special requests can be realized by the experienced craftsmen and -women in our own in-house restoration and upholstery atelier. With high attention to the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. Please note that a custom-made reupholstered sofa has a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks. All to meet our high-quality and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e VAT within the EU: When buying or delivering an item within the EU, VAT usually applies and will be added.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48538263748951,"sku":"LU933124656992","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/45004837_01_PP_org.jpg?v=1750664418"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-tecno-d70-sofa-in-cognac-brown-leather","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in form, and also outstanding in a technical sense. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, making it practical for any interior or room. Osvaldo Borsani's sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the depicted photographs show an example of the way this item can be tailored to specific wishes of our clients. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts to discuss your wishes regarding upholstery and finishing. Your special requests can be realized by the experienced craftsmen and -women in our own in-house restoration and upholstery atelier. With high attention to the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. Please note that a custom-made reupholstered sofa has a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks. All to meet our high-quality and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e VAT within the EU: When buying or delivering an item within the EU, VAT usually applies and will be added.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943078773079,"sku":"LU933135208402","price":13800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/45007847_01_PP_org.jpg?v=1750678322"},{"product_id":"rare-osvaldo-borsani-single-bed-in-brass-1","title":"Rare Osvaldo Borsani Single Bed in Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsvaldo Borsani, single bed, model L79, brass, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1963. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis eccentric single bed is designed by Osvaldo Borsani and embodies a splendid construction of subtle lines and curvaceous shapes. Remarkable detail and the signature for this design is the headboard that is upholstered in a brown fabric and features an open part in the middle. The framework is accompanied with four brass corner posts that are all complemented with an open cylindrical decorative element on top. This accentuates the truly refined construction made possible by Osvaldo Borsani’s great eye for detail and high-level of craftsmanship this bed is exemplary for. The side panels of the bed are executed in white lacquered wood so that all attention goes to the noteworthy brass details. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo.  At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that this item is in good, used condition with signs of age and use. This bed is photographed with a sheepskin that is not included in the price. Please reach out to our design specialists for more information should there be a desire to acquire the sheepskin as well. \u003cbr\u003eDimensions of the mattress: 195 x 95 cm                        76.8 x 37.4 inch\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e VAT within the EU: When buying or delivering an item within the EU, VAT usually applies and will be added.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48201054421335,"sku":"LU933135758482","price":13400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50111971_01__org.jpg?v=1750679696"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-tecno-d70-sofas","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofas","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofas, model, 'D70', steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sofa that transforms into a daybed designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1954. Extraordinary elegance in form, and also outstanding in a technical sense. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, making it practical for any interior or room. Osvaldo Borsani's sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the depicted photographs show an example of the way this item can be tailored to specific wishes of our clients. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts to discuss your wishes regarding upholstery and finishing. Your special requests can be realized by the experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration and upholstery atelier. With high attention to the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. Please note that a custom-made reupholstered sofa has a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks. All to meet our high-quality and standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listed price is per item.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Please note that the price is per item. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e VAT within the EU: When buying or delivering an item within the EU, VAT usually applies and will be added.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48538181468503,"sku":"LU933139939392","price":8450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/45016065_01__master.jpg?v=1717399915"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-tecno-canada-lounge-chairs-and-ottoman","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs and Ottoman","description":"Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs and ottoman, model 'T110', leather, mahogany, cherry, Italy, design 1966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Canada series was developed from some rough initial sketches by Valeria Borsani and Marco Fantoni while they were still young university students. When Osvaldo Borsani saw these designs, he invited the budding designers to develop their idea. However, after they made a few uncertain attempts, Borsani took the project in hand and completely reworked it, instilling his own particular character into it. The 'Canada' chair is composed of two sides made of moulded plywood connected by two contoured solid wood crosspieces. The leather is secured to the frame with the characteristic wooden \"buttons\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKindly note that this item is in used condition and shows signs of use. Both the leather and wood contains wear marks. Reupholstery and restoration can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery and restoration is possible as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mahogany type of these pieces does not require an export license.","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058525725015,"sku":null,"price":24500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50117530_St_P_2_8955c714-3465-4b85-9e0c-370fc267ae46.jpg?v=1773992654"},{"product_id":"gaetano-borsani-for-atelier-di-varedo-vanity-set-with-stool-in-walnut-burl-1","title":"Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Vanity Set with Stool in Walnut Burl","description":"Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, vanity and stool, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional vanity with matching stool designed by Gaetano Borsani, founder of the Atelier di Varedo, the workshop where his son Osvaldo Borsani’s artistic path would begin to take shape. This piece exemplifies geometric purity and material sophistication of 1930s Italian design, with walnut burl playing a central role. At the time, this richly figured wood was considered a luxury material, often found in the interiors of affluent Italian homes. The walnut burl here has been expertly bookmatched, a technique that creates a kaleidoscopic effect across the surface. The mirrored grain patterns appear almost organic in form: symmetrical, fluid, and deeply sensual. Its overall structure gives off a slightly monumental presence; a composition of clean, rectilinear forms that communicate solidity and restraint. It is essentially a large, block-like volume broken into three vertical sections: a dominant central body, which is subtly framed and slightly recessed, flanked by two narrower side compartments. The base is a low plinth with boxy feet that ground the piece visually, lifting it slightly from the floor but maintaining its sense of weight. The handles and round door knobs in brass are commanding accents that contrast elegantly with the organic fluidity of the walnut burl. The handles consist of stacked brass cylinders mounted horizontally. This juxtaposition of elaborate surface and strict geometry reflects a distinctly 1930s Italian ethos: a commitment to refinement with an embrace of the modern and the natural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the shifting design landscape of early 20th-century Lombardy, one small workshop rapidly rose to prominence: Atelier di Varedo, founded in 1923 (also known as Atelier Borsani Varedo). This family-run enterprise would, in the span of just over a decade, become a touchstone of the Italian modern movement – bridging craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic vision. The roots of the Borsani family ran deep in the world of furniture-making. Maria Galimberti and Gaetano Borsani both descended from families who had been working wood and crafting interiors since the early 1800s. It was this generational knowledge – this embedded culture of artigianato – that Gaetano built upon when, shortly after World War I, he struck out to form his own studio. By the mid-1920s, his workshop employed around twenty workers, a modest but serious operation focused initially on producing period furniture, still very much in line with postwar bourgeois tastes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the Borsani workshop would not remain tied to the past. Quite the opposite. The firm had begun to pivot toward more modernist idioms. Pieces would take cues from the expressive geometry and stylized forms of Art Deco, and increasingly, from the sinuous, ornamental elegance of German Jugendstil. On the other, there’s an underlying solidity, almost sculptural, that gestures toward Novecento aesthetics, with even traces of Futurist abstraction in the bold contours and crafted dynamism of certain works. This wasn’t just a surface-level stylistic update; it was a philosophical shift in how furniture could be conceived, produced, and lived with. The workshop's internal library, filled with cutting-edge European design journals, speaks volumes about their appetite for international influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral to this transformation was Gino Maggioni, a young architect brought into the fold as what we might now call the company’s creative director. Gaetano Borsani entrusted him with the aesthetic reins of the business, and Maggioni – wide-eyed and ambitious – did not disappoint. Maggioni's intellectual trajectory was shaped in part by his presence at one of the 20th century’s most iconic architectural gatherings: the first Congrès International d’Architecture Moderne (CIAM) in 1928 at the Château de la Sarraz. There, he encountered the likes of Le Corbusier, Gerrit Rietveld, Alberto Sartoris, and Pierre Chareau – names synonymous with European modernism. This experience would prove formative, not just for Maggioni personally, but for the direction of Atelier di Varedo. Under his stewardship, the company rebranded – at least partially – to reflect his authorship. It became Atelier di Varedo – diretto dall’architetto Gino Maggioni, Mobili d’arte G. e Gaetano Borsani Varedo. That label, verbose as it may seem, marks a fascinating moment in Italian design history: the co-signature of the artisan and the architect, of making and thinking. This was not simply furniture production – it was an atelier in the fullest sense of the word. By the early 1930s, Maggioni’s tenure had ended, and the company shifted its name once again: Atelier di Varedo, Gaetano Borsani Varedo (Milano), coinciding with the moment when Osvaldo Borsani began to take a more active role in shaping the future of his father’s enterprise. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51638318956887,"sku":null,"price":7200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50117151_St_P_6.jpg?v=1757086469"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-abv-arredamenti-borsani-varedo-sideboard-in-chestnut","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani-Varedo Sideboard in Chestnut","description":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo,  sideboard, chestnut, brass, Italy, first half of the 1930s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn early and refined design by Italian visionary Osvaldo Borsani, this rare high sideboard for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the 1930s. Executed in richly grained chestnut, the façade presents four drawers with horizontally carved relief, creating a rhythmic, sculptural surface. The drawers are accented with geometric pulls in a diamond shape, adding a subtle decorative detail. Raised on an open frame with carved legs featuring cross-shaped notches and a central shelf, the piece balances architectural solidity with visual lightness. The natural warmth of the chestnut enhances its sculptural form, while the precise proportions and interplay of structure and ornament reveal Borsani’s ability to merge Art Deco elegance with the rationalist spirit of modern Italian design. This sideboard is a rare and sophisticated example of Borsani’s early oeuvre, where material richness and architectural rigor meet timeless refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. 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The woven straw seats add a natural texture and complement the rich tone of the wood, highlighting the simplicity and integrity of the materials. Elegant in proportion and construction, these chairs reflect the timeless quality of Italian design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. 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The chairs were especially cherished, as the same design was also featured in Borsani’s own home, the iconic Villa Borsani (1942) in Varedo, near Milan. What stands out most immediately is the backrest’s rear view – one of its most distinctive and sculptural elements. Viewed from the rear, the backrest is framed by a smooth, continuous band of solid walnut that curves gently inward at the sides and subtly flares out at the top. Geometric apertures are carved symmetrically into the wooden frame that give the back a slightly organic, almost leave-inspired silhouette. The chair’s cushions are generously padded, newly upholstered in a dust pink mohair by Pierre Frey, blending seamlessly with the warm tone of the Italian walnut. There’s something distinctly “human” about the design: the armrests curve gently outward, while the backrest tilts slightly backward to follow the body’s natural reclining posture, merging fluidly with the armrests in a continuous line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo.  At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. 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The model was initially part of the coordinated furniture for the ENI building in San Donato Milanese. The original angled shape of the top was influenced by the hexagonal floor plan of the building, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and Mario Oliveri. The T96 desk's form was less rigid and more dynamic, making it appealing. Its swiveling drawer units made it an innovative model that met the growing needs of modern offices, prioritizing practicality, utility, and interaction over prestige. The tabletop resembles the shape of a boomerang and is supported by tripod legs. The drawer compartments are attached to the feet with a swivel function, allowing the user to change the position of the units. In addition, the cabinets can be interchanged. The black lacquered wood gives the desk its defining, distinctive look. Whatever perspective you take on it, every angle provides a different visual excitement, and, therefore, this desk can be placed freely in the room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe desk has been completely restored by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo.  At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. 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At the time, this richly figured wood was considered a luxury material, often found in the interiors of affluent Italian homes. The walnut burl here has been expertly bookmatched, a technique that creates a kaleidoscopic effect across the surface. The mirrored grain patterns appear almost organic in form: symmetrical, fluid, and deeply sensual. Its overall structure gives off a slightly monumental presence; a composition of clean, rectilinear forms that communicate solidity and restraint. This juxtaposition of elaborate surface and strict geometry reflects a distinctly 1930s Italian ethos: a commitment to refinement with an embrace of the modern and the natural.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece bears the signature: Atelier di Varedo Gaetano Borsani Varedo (Milano)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the shifting design landscape of early 20th-century Lombardy, one small workshop rapidly rose to prominence: Atelier di Varedo, founded in 1923 (also known as Atelier Borsani Varedo). This family-run enterprise would, in the span of just over a decade, become a touchstone of the Italian modern movement – bridging craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic vision. The roots of the Borsani family ran deep in the world of furniture-making. Maria Galimberti and Gaetano Borsani both descended from families who had been working wood and crafting interiors since the early 1800s. It was this generational knowledge – this embedded culture of artigianato – that Gaetano built upon when, shortly after World War I, he struck out to form his own studio. By the mid-1920s, his workshop employed around twenty workers, a modest but serious operation focused initially on producing period furniture, still very much in line with postwar bourgeois tastes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the Borsani workshop would not remain tied to the past. Quite the opposite. The firm had begun to pivot toward more modernist idioms. Pieces would take cues from the expressive geometry and stylized forms of Art Deco, and increasingly, from the sinuous, ornamental elegance of German Jugendstil. On the other, there’s an underlying solidity, almost sculptural, that gestures toward Novecento aesthetics, with even traces of Futurist abstraction in the bold contours and crafted dynamism of certain works. This wasn’t just a surface-level stylistic update; it was a philosophical shift in how furniture could be conceived, produced, and lived with. The workshop's internal library, filled with cutting-edge European design journals, speaks volumes about their appetite for international influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral to this transformation was Gino Maggioni, a young architect brought into the fold as what we might now call the company’s creative director. Gaetano Borsani entrusted him with the aesthetic reins of the business, and Maggioni – wide-eyed and ambitious – did not disappoint. Maggioni's intellectual trajectory was shaped in part by his presence at one of the 20th century’s most iconic architectural gatherings: the first Congrès International d’Architecture Moderne (CIAM) in 1928 at the Château de la Sarraz. There, he encountered the likes of Le Corbusier, Gerrit Rietveld, Alberto Sartoris, and Pierre Chareau – names synonymous with European modernism. This experience would prove formative, not just for Maggioni personally, but for the direction of Atelier di Varedo. Under his stewardship, the company rebranded – at least partially – to reflect his authorship. It became Atelier di Varedo – diretto dall’architetto Gino Maggioni, Mobili d’arte G. e Gaetano Borsani Varedo. That label, verbose as it may seem, marks a fascinating moment in Italian design history: the co-signature of the artisan and the architect, of making and thinking. This was not simply furniture production – it was an atelier in the fullest sense of the word. By the early 1930s, Maggioni’s tenure had ended, and the company shifted its name once again: Atelier di Varedo, Gaetano Borsani Varedo (Milano), coinciding with the moment when Osvaldo Borsani began to take a more active role in shaping the future of his father’s enterprise. 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The structure is supported by elegant metal profiles, providing both stability and visual lightness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. 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This rare gem encapsulates the quintessence of Borsani's design ethos: elegant and graceful proportions, fine materials, and unique constellations. Crafted from warm-toned maple, every detail speaks of refinement, from the intricately carved legs adorned with graphic white lines to the kidney-shaped top embellished with a mirrored surface, reflecting one's cherished objects with finesse. An outstanding element is the trio of individual rectangular mirrors with softly rounded contours, equipped with built-in lamps executed within a brass framework, their crown sockets gracefully encircling the lightbulbs. These mirrors are affixed to a maple panel punctuated by three characteristic holes, a signature touch of Borsani. A discreet drawer offers practical storage while maintaining the table's sleek aesthetic. In every aspect, this table attests to Borsani's masterful ability to strike the perfect balance between the orante elegance of Art Deco and the daring approach towards materiality and streamlined functionality of Modernism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. 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During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. 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As early as 1941, ABV showcased one of the first wardrobes featuring intricate flora and fauna illustrations—a testament to their artistic approach. Wardrobe designs stood as an important endeavor for ABV, and Borsani's ingenuity was apparent in the numerous adaptations made: doors adorned with diverse prints, interiors tailored to suit specific client preferences, and a spectrum of customizable finishes were all hallmarks of their creative output. The body of this piece is meticulously crafted from exquisite warm-toned cherry wood, adhering to a simple yet elegant design enriched by intricate carvings running along its border. The four door panels bear the skilled handiwork of Adriano Spilimbergo (1908-1975), a painter known for his picturesque landscapes. These panels are painted with mesmerizing illustrations of leaves and flowers, with in the middle a landscape painting of a city and its surrounding waters, rendered in subtle and delicate colors. Inside, the interior is adorned with a vibrant blue hue, and it is thoughtfully furnished with coat racks, drawers, and shelves. This piece stands as a genuine masterpiece, excelling not just in its functionality but also in its aesthetic excellence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum.","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52803186032983,"sku":null,"price":38500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50118389_St_P_9.jpg?v=1771228513"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-abv-cabinet-in-wood-parchment-with-mirrored-doors","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Cabinet in Wood, Parchment with Mirrored Doors","description":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, cabinet or highboard, wood, parchment, brass, mirrored glass, Italy, early 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional highboard by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, designed in the early 1940s Italy, embodies the refined glamour and craftsmanship that define Italian design of the period. Sculptural yet perfectly balanced, the piece combines luxurious materials with architectural precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rich wooden structure frames a striking composition of parchment-front drawers, elegant brass handles, and a mirrored upper cabinet detailed with subtle geometric patterning and metal accents. The contrast between the deep warm wood, the soft matte texture of the parchment, and the reflective mirror surface creates a sophisticated interplay of light and material. Every element is thoughtfully composed, resulting in a harmonious yet visually dynamic design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevated on distinctive shaped supports, the cabinet has a strong architectural presence while maintaining a sense of lightness. Both decorative and highly functional, this Borsani creation is a testament to masterful Italian craftsmanship and timeless elegance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum.","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086873420119,"sku":null,"price":58000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50118390_St_P_1_8b105b88-9947-4fe7-b9ad-bfebfe057e6e.jpg?v=1774344722"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-tecno-canada-lounge-chairs-in-cognac-brown-leather-and-wood","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'Canada' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Brown Leather and Wood","description":"Osvaldo Borsani, Valeria Borsani, and Marco Fantoni for Tecno, 'Canada' lounge chairs, model 'T110', leather, wood, Italy, design 1966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Canada series originated from a set of early, exploratory sketches by Valeria Borsani and Marco Fantoni during their university years. When Osvaldo Borsani encountered these initial ideas, he encouraged the young designers to further develop the concept. After several tentative attempts, however, he ultimately took over the project, thoroughly reworking it and infusing it with his distinctive design language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ‘Canada’ chair consists of two moulded plywood side panels, joined by two contoured solid wood crosspieces. Its leather upholstery is fixed to the frame with the characteristic “buttons,” a detail that has become a defining feature of the design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico Magistretti (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listed price is per chair.","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53118962532695,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50118542_St_P_3_a3ec162a-bf8f-4ff8-ba5f-a3250072ab7d.jpg?v=1774632934"},{"product_id":"rare-osvaldo-borsani-for-abv-5052-carved-side-table-in-wood-and-glass","title":"Rare Osvaldo Borsani for ABV '5052' Carved Side Table in Wood and Glass","description":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, side table, model '5052', maple, glass, brass, Italy, 1939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful and rare design from 1939 by the acclaimed Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani, made in his own atelier Arredamenti Borsani Varedo. The piece revolves around a graceful, organic silhouette, with three elongated legs extending outward in a fluid gesture, tapering elegantly toward the floor. At the center, the base swells into a rounded, bowl-like form described as a “vase\", conceived to hold flowers or plants. The base is finished with a carved floral motif, adding to its poetic charm. The round glass top is firmly affixed through brass bolts, allowing an unobstructed view of the sculptural composition from all angles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. ","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53394375573847,"sku":null,"price":27500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50118392_St_P_4.jpg?v=1777043498"},{"product_id":"osvaldo-borsani-for-arredamenti-borsani-varedo-rare-three-seat-sofa-in-walnut-and-mohair","title":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Rare Three-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Mohair","description":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, sofa, model '3615', walnut, reupholstered in mohair Rose Uniacke “Claret”, Italy, design 1935, made 1935-1936\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Personal Vision of Early Borsani\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned in 1935 and produced by Arredamenti Borsani Varedo between 1935-1936, model 3615 belongs to a pivotal period in the development of Italian modern furniture. Created when Osvaldo Borsani was still in his twenties, the sofa reflects a moment in which traditional craftsmanship, Art Deco refinement, and emerging ideas of modern living converged into a distinctive new design language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts provenance from a Milanese house further enhances its historical interest, situating the piece within the type of sophisticated residential environment for which Borsani originally designed such furnishings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Early Years of Arredamenti Borsani \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) was raised in Varedo in a family of skilled furniture makers. At the age of sixteen, he joined his father’s workshop, then known as the Atelier di Varedo, which specialized in high-quality interiors and furniture for refined Italian residences. In 1932, the family company was renamed Arredamenti Borsani and opened a studio in Milan, marking the beginning of a more ambitious phase in its development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring these early years, Borsani combined architectural training with a deep understanding of materials and craftsmanship. His furniture from the 1930s reveals a designer still rooted in the world of bespoke interiors, yet already moving toward a more modern and integrated conception of furniture as part of a complete domestic environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCraftsmanship Meets Modern Comfort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sofa is distinguished by its generous, enveloping form, defined by broad upholstered volumes and softly rounded contours. The substantial body is animated by a pair of exposed walnut elements that emerge at the front of the armrests, their polished surfaces providing a visual counterpoint to the expansive upholstery. Rather than functioning as purely decorative accents, these sculpted wooden components articulate the sofa's silhouette and reveal Borsani's continued interest in integrating fine cabinetmaking into upholstered furniture. As with many of Borsani's early bespoke commissions, craftsmanship plays a central role. The contrast between the rich walnut detailing and the expansive upholstered surfaces demonstrates the quality of production achieved by ABV during the 1930s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewly upholstered in sumptuous burgundy-red mohair velvet by Rose Uniacke, the sofa regains the luxurious and tactile quality that would have suited the sophisticated interiors for which Borsani originally designed such pieces. As a rare survivor from one of the most significant periods of his career, it offers a compelling glimpse into the origins of one of Italy's greatest twentieth-century designers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Foundation for Future Innovation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Borsani would later become internationally renowned for the technical sophistication and mechanical ingenuity of Tecno, the foundations of that later success are already visible here. The attention to proportion, the integration of structure and form, and the pursuit of new ways of living all emerge in these early works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53835456414039,"sku":null,"price":97700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50118387_St_P_2.jpg?v=1782122544"},{"product_id":"rare-osvaldo-borsani-for-arredamenti-borsani-varedo-pair-of-lounge-chairs-in-walnut","title":"Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut","description":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo (ABV), pair of lounge chairs, walnut, reupholstered in mohair Pierre Frey “Bold Celadon”, Italy, first half of the 1930s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare lounge chairs by Osvaldo Borsani occupy an important place within the designer’s early production of the 1930s. Created during the period of Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, they reflect a crucial moment in Italian furniture history, when traditional cabinetmaking, decorative refinement, and the emerging ideals of modern domestic comfort began to converge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than abandoning the artisanal traditions of the family workshop, Borsani translated them into a more contemporary language. The chairs retain the elegance and material richness associated with Italian Art Deco, yet their broad proportions, low-slung profile, and emphasis on comfort point toward a more modern understanding of the home. In this sense, they stand at the intersection of two worlds: the decorative sophistication of the interwar period and the functional clarity that would come to define post-war Italian design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) was raised in Varedo in a family of skilled furniture makers. At the age of sixteen, he joined his father’s workshop, then known as the Atelier di Varedo, which specialised in high-quality interiors and furniture for refined Italian residences. In 1932, the family company was renamed Arredamenti Borsani and opened a studio in Milan, marking the beginning of a more ambitious phase in its development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring these early years, Borsani combined architectural training with a deep understanding of materials and craftsmanship. His furniture from the 1930s reveals a designer still rooted in the world of bespoke interiors, yet already moving toward a more modern and integrated conception of furniture as part of a complete domestic environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present chairs are distinguished by their exposed walnut framework, which functions as both structure and visual outline. Rather than being applied as a separate decorative element, the wooden frame forms a continuous band that begins at the base, rises into the sweeping armrests, and returns along the lower edge of the backrest. The proportions are unusually broad, characterized by a wide seat and low-slung stance. The generously sized base follows the curve of the base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chairs’ unusually broad seat, low stance, and rounded proportions speak to a changing idea of domestic comfort in the 1930s. While the craftsmanship remains rooted in the traditions of fine cabinetmaking, the overall form is more streamlined and relaxed than earlier decorative furniture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upholstery appears almost contained within the wooden perimeter, with the frame acting as a visual border that defines and supports the generous padded volumes. From the side, the relationship between the curved arm supports and the solid upholstered mass creates a balance between lightness and solidity. Newly reupholstered in sumptuous mint green mohair by Pierre Frey, the chairs regain the luxurious and tactile quality that would have suited the sophisticated interiors for which Borsani originally designed such pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurviving examples of this model are extremely rare, making the present pair especially noteworthy. Their provenance from an Italian villa further enhances their historical interest, situating the chairs within the type of sophisticated residential environment for which Borsani originally designed such furnishings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53874745278807,"sku":null,"price":84000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50117251_St_P_6.jpg?v=1782496861"},{"product_id":"rare-osvaldo-borsani-for-arredamenti-borsani-varedo-easy-chair","title":"Rare Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo Easy Chair","description":"Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair, model '4949', walnut wood, fabric, Italy, design 1939, made late 1930s\/ early 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceedingly rare easy chair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1939, was originally intended for Villa Presenti in Forte dei Marmi in Lucca, Italy. The villa's exquisite architecture, entirely overseen by Osvaldo Borsani, was featured in Domus magazine in 1940. Vintage photos from the archive showcase the models created for the building's presentation, alongside an exceptional assortment of sketches, technical drawings, and watercolors. This imposing armchair serves as a prime example of Borsani's impeccable artistry and his keen sense of harmonious composition. Its defining feature is the expertly carved backrest, consisting of intertwined slats shaped in an undulating manner. The seat exhibits a striking curvature with distinct outward-facing ears and concave sides. The body is reupholstered in a high-quality woolen upholstery in an off-white creme color by Pierre Frey. With its spacious seat, reclined backrest, comfortable armrests, and fine upholstery, it ensures an ergonomic and comfortable experience for the user. Its design stands out with prominent curves, streamlined contours, and elegant detailing that defines its overall aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) was an Italian designer and architect, raised by a family of fine furniture makers in Varedo. At the age of 16, he joined his father’s furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, which was fully engaged in designing and furnishing homes inspired by the Italian Art Deco movement. The designer of the atelier was the Italian architect Gino Maggioni (1898-1955) who was known for his Viennese Jugendstil orientation of the early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico di Milano, where he studied Fine Arts and Architecture respectively. In 1932, the family company was renamed ‘Arredamenti Borsani’ and opened its first studio in Milan. During this period, he encountered Avant-Garde artists of various artistic disciplines like Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), Agenore Fabbri (1911-1998), Aligi Sassu (1912-2000), Roberto Crippa (1921-1972), Fausto Melotti (1901-1986), Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926-) and Giò Pomodoro (1930-2002). These collaborations resulted in the creation of furniture and interior design projects with a high-level of craftsmanship and artistry. In 1953, Borsani founded together with his twin brother Fulgenzio Borsani ‘Tecno’, a design and manufacturing company that produced items based on mechanical innovations and refined technicality. The ‘P40’ adjustable lounge chair (1953) has become the ideological manifesto of Borsani's Tecno program, and still remains the best known, exemplary piece in the Tecno catalogue. Other iconic works that were produced by Tecno were created by Gio Ponti (1891-1979), Vico cham (1920-2006), Carlo de Carli (1910-1999), Gae Aulenti (1927-2012), and many other influential Italian designers. Osvaldo Borsani died in 1985 in Milan. His diverse and sophisticated oeuvre is to be found in permanent collections, such as of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London, Neue Sammlung in Munich, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Trienalle di Milano Museum. ","brand":"Morentz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53987790356823,"sku":null,"price":26500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5187\/1548\/files\/50117253_St_P_6_5a26cdf4-16d9-4e7e-a480-df2826528720.jpg?v=1783936879"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.morentz.com\/collections\/borsani.oembed","provider":"Morentz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}