Osvaldo Borsani  

Osvaldo Borsani was an Italian architect and designer.

He studied at the Politecnico di Milano and after graduation, he joined the family business, Atelier Varedo (later Arredamento Borsani) as a furniture designer.

Throughout the 1940s and early 50s, Borsani produced a large body of work, including cases of goods, storage units and seats. Parti...

Osvaldo Borsani was an Italian architect and designer.

He studied at the Politecnico di Milano and after graduation, he joined the family business, Atelier Varedo (later Arredamento Borsani) as a furniture designer.

Throughout the 1940s and early 50s, Borsani produced a large body of work, including cases of goods, storage units and seats. Particularly noteworthy is a wall shelving system 1946.

In 1953, Osvaldo and Fulgencio founded a company called Tecno which, as its name suggests, became known for its technology and research-based approach to furniture design.

In 1955, Tecno published one of his best known pieces, the lounger P40. It featured rubber arm and could take 486 different postures; the D70, a version of a sofa, was also manufactured.

Osvaldo Borsani acted as sole creator of the company for over 30 years; it was not until 1980 that the mid Gae Aulenti, Norman Foster and others have started to contribute drawings.

Today Tecno is known for his innovative furniture for offices and public buildings.