Two Chairs Borsani Bent Plywood Fabric Vintage Italy 1950s-1960s - Model P35
Features
Model P35
Designer: Osvaldo Borsani
Production: Italiana
Model: P35
Production country: Italy
Material: Plywood , Foam , Fabric
Description
A pair of chairs designed by Ovaldo Borsani, bent plywood structure, foam padding, fabric upholstery, wooden edge. Model P35. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s.
Product Condition:
Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.
Dimensions (cm):
Height: 80
Width: 56,5
Depth: 57
Seat height: 44
Additional Information
Designer: Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani was an Italian architect and designer. His father, Gaetano Borsani, was a famous furniture craftsman and his twin brother Fulgencio was his collaborator and business partner. He studied at the Milan Polytechnic and after receiving his degree, he joined the family company, Atelier Varedo (later Borsani Furniture) as a furniture designer. Throughout the 1940s and early 1950s, Borsani produced a wide range of models. Particularly noteworthy was a 1946 model of the wall-mounted shelving system. In 1953, Osvaldo and Fulgenzio founded the Tecno company which, as the name suggests, is famous for its keen eye for technology within Design. In 1955, Tecno released one of the best known pieces, the P40 armchair. It is characterized by rubber arms and can assume 486 distinct positions. Another famous piece is the D70, a sofa that quickly achieved worldwide fame. Osvaldo Borsani acted as the company's sole designer for over 30 years, only in the mid-1980s other authors joined the firm. Today, Tecno is known for its innovative furniture for offices and public buildings.Find out more about Osvaldo Borsani with our insights:
FineArt: Armchairs 'P35'
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FineArt: Archivio Borsani
Production: Italiana
Time:
1950s
1950s1960s
1960sMaterial:
Plywood
Foam
Fabric
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