Osvaldo Borsani - Chair (6) - Wood, Leather

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Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani and made by Fratelli Turri — mahogany and green leather, Italy 1950s

Exceptional set of 6 mid-century dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani, made by Fratelli Turri, in mahogany with green leather seat, datable to the 1950s.

Shaped backs with clean, enveloping geometries, mahogany frame with brass details — an example of vintage Italian design chairs of rare constructive quality, expression of Italian mid-century modern at its peak.

One chair does not feature the lower side supports, as highlighted in the photos.

CHARACTERISTICS

Designer: Osvaldo Borsani

Manufacturer: Mobilificio Fratelli Turri, Italy

Materials: Mahogany, green leather, brass

Colors: Mahogany (warm brown), green, natural brass

Dimensions per chair: L 43 × D 51 × H 93 cm (seat H 47 cm)

Quantity: Set of 6 chairs

Period: 1950s

Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern

Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Availability: Single set

COMPLETE ENSEMBLE

This vintage Italian dining chair set is part of a documented and complete dining room ensemble signed Osvaldo Borsani for Fratelli Turri. The pieces of the set are available separately:

Dining table
Buffet with mirror
Buffet with bar cabinet

Complete ensemble — table, 6 chairs, buffet and bar cabinet, 1950s
OSVALDO BORSANI

Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) is one of the absolute protagonists of postwar Italian design. founder of Tecno, his pieces are in the collections of the world’s most important design museums. A piece signed Borsani is a top cultural and collectible investment — among the most sought-after Italian designers on the international market for luxury modernism.

Single set — immediate availability. Part of a documented complete set: contact us for information on the ensemble.

Seller's Story

Furniture in perfect condition

Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani and made by Fratelli Turri — mahogany and green leather, Italy 1950s

Exceptional set of 6 mid-century dining chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani, made by Fratelli Turri, in mahogany with green leather seat, datable to the 1950s.

Shaped backs with clean, enveloping geometries, mahogany frame with brass details — an example of vintage Italian design chairs of rare constructive quality, expression of Italian mid-century modern at its peak.

One chair does not feature the lower side supports, as highlighted in the photos.

CHARACTERISTICS

Designer: Osvaldo Borsani

Manufacturer: Mobilificio Fratelli Turri, Italy

Materials: Mahogany, green leather, brass

Colors: Mahogany (warm brown), green, natural brass

Dimensions per chair: L 43 × D 51 × H 93 cm (seat H 47 cm)

Quantity: Set of 6 chairs

Period: 1950s

Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern

Condition: Excellent vintage condition

Availability: Single set

COMPLETE ENSEMBLE

This vintage Italian dining chair set is part of a documented and complete dining room ensemble signed Osvaldo Borsani for Fratelli Turri. The pieces of the set are available separately:

Dining table
Buffet with mirror
Buffet with bar cabinet

Complete ensemble — table, 6 chairs, buffet and bar cabinet, 1950s
OSVALDO BORSANI

Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) is one of the absolute protagonists of postwar Italian design. founder of Tecno, his pieces are in the collections of the world’s most important design museums. A piece signed Borsani is a top cultural and collectible investment — among the most sought-after Italian designers on the international market for luxury modernism.

Single set — immediate availability. Part of a documented complete set: contact us for information on the ensemble.

Seller's Story

Furniture in perfect condition

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
6
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
Osvaldo Borsani
Material
Leather, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
93 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
51 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Seating height
47 cm
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