Cabinet attributable to Osvaldo Borsani - 1940s-1950s
Features
1940s-1950s
Designer: Osvaldo Borsani
Production country: Italy
Material: Lacquered Wood , Brass , Fabric
Description
Clothes hangers cabinet attributable to Osvaldo Borsani, from an important private client. Lacquered wooden frame, covered in fabric with gilded decorative friezes, brass. Manufactured in Italy, 1940s-1950s.
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: 205
Width: 121
Depth: 48
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:
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Time:
1940s
1940s1950s
1950sMaterial:
Lacquered Wood
Brass
Fabric
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