1960s LEATHER & ROSEWOOD SOFA ATT. TO BORSANI (ITALY)
Two seater Italian sofa attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s.
The original black leather is in excellent condition, soft and supple with no markings. The rosewood base also presents in excellent vintage condition. A remarkable piece that has been carefully preserved since the 1960s.
Believed to be designed by Osvaldo Borsani (Italy), for Techno Italy.
Dimensions: 1550mm wide x 850mm deep x 700mm high back & 370mm high seat
Available to view at our Surry Hills store and please contact us for pricing and any other questions you may have.
Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) was an influential Italian architect and designer known for bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial design. Raised in Varedo, Italy, in a family of cabinetmakers, Borsani began designing furniture at a young age while studying at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and later graduating in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. His early recognition came in 1933 with the award-winning “Casa Minima” project at the Triennale di Milano, which reflected his Rationalist design sensibilities.
In 1953, Borsani co-founded Tecno with his twin brother Fulgenzio, marking a shift from bespoke furniture to innovative industrial production. Under his direction, Tecno produced iconic pieces such as the P40 adjustable lounge chair and the D70 sofa—both celebrated for their technical sophistication and elegant functionality. Borsani collaborated with key figures of post-war Italian art and design, including Lucio Fontana and Fausto Melotti, integrating fine art into his interior and furniture design.
Borsani's holistic approach is perhaps best exemplified in Villa Borsani, his modernist home built in the 1940s, which featured custom furnishings and original artworks. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major museum collections, including MoMA and the V&A. Today, Borsani is remembered as a visionary who helped define postwar Italian design through a balance of precision, artistry, and innovation.
Two seater Italian sofa attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s.
The original black leather is in excellent condition, soft and supple with no markings. The rosewood base also presents in excellent vintage condition. A remarkable piece that has been carefully preserved since the 1960s.
Believed to be designed by Osvaldo Borsani (Italy), for Techno Italy.
Dimensions: 1550mm wide x 850mm deep x 700mm high back & 370mm high seat
Available to view at our Surry Hills store and please contact us for pricing and any other questions you may have.
Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) was an influential Italian architect and designer known for bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial design. Raised in Varedo, Italy, in a family of cabinetmakers, Borsani began designing furniture at a young age while studying at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and later graduating in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. His early recognition came in 1933 with the award-winning “Casa Minima” project at the Triennale di Milano, which reflected his Rationalist design sensibilities.
In 1953, Borsani co-founded Tecno with his twin brother Fulgenzio, marking a shift from bespoke furniture to innovative industrial production. Under his direction, Tecno produced iconic pieces such as the P40 adjustable lounge chair and the D70 sofa—both celebrated for their technical sophistication and elegant functionality. Borsani collaborated with key figures of post-war Italian art and design, including Lucio Fontana and Fausto Melotti, integrating fine art into his interior and furniture design.
Borsani's holistic approach is perhaps best exemplified in Villa Borsani, his modernist home built in the 1940s, which featured custom furnishings and original artworks. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major museum collections, including MoMA and the V&A. Today, Borsani is remembered as a visionary who helped define postwar Italian design through a balance of precision, artistry, and innovation.
Two seater Italian sofa attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, 1960s.
The original black leather is in excellent condition, soft and supple with no markings. The rosewood base also presents in excellent vintage condition. A remarkable piece that has been carefully preserved since the 1960s.
Believed to be designed by Osvaldo Borsani (Italy), for Techno Italy.
Dimensions: 1550mm wide x 850mm deep x 700mm high back & 370mm high seat
Available to view at our Surry Hills store and please contact us for pricing and any other questions you may have.
Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) was an influential Italian architect and designer known for bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial design. Raised in Varedo, Italy, in a family of cabinetmakers, Borsani began designing furniture at a young age while studying at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and later graduating in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. His early recognition came in 1933 with the award-winning “Casa Minima” project at the Triennale di Milano, which reflected his Rationalist design sensibilities.
In 1953, Borsani co-founded Tecno with his twin brother Fulgenzio, marking a shift from bespoke furniture to innovative industrial production. Under his direction, Tecno produced iconic pieces such as the P40 adjustable lounge chair and the D70 sofa—both celebrated for their technical sophistication and elegant functionality. Borsani collaborated with key figures of post-war Italian art and design, including Lucio Fontana and Fausto Melotti, integrating fine art into his interior and furniture design.
Borsani's holistic approach is perhaps best exemplified in Villa Borsani, his modernist home built in the 1940s, which featured custom furnishings and original artworks. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major museum collections, including MoMA and the V&A. Today, Borsani is remembered as a visionary who helped define postwar Italian design through a balance of precision, artistry, and innovation.
