OSVALDO BORSANI - L77 DAYBED

ABOUT OSVALDO BORSANI

Osvaldo Borsani, born in 1911 in Varedo, Italy, was a prominent Italian designer and architect known for his significant contributions to the field. Raised in a family of skilled furniture craftsmen, he received initial training at his father's furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo. After studying Fine Arts at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, Borsani designed the Casa Minima project in 1933, earning acclaim for its Rationalist principles. Subsequently, he designed Villa Presenti in 1937 and Villa Borsani in 1943, showcasing a blend of Rationalist principles with Mediterranean influences. Borsani continued collaborating with artists, notably Lucio Fontana, incorporating various artistic elements into furniture designs. In 1953, he co-founded Tecno with his twin brother Fulgenzio, revolutionizing furniture production with modern techniques. Tecno's early pieces are now part of prestigious museum collections worldwide.