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Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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From his early start at his father’s boutique furniture and cabinetry atelier — Arredamenti Borsani (ABV) — Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani began to steadily dream to life the movement-inducing pieces that would eventually lead to him founding his innovative furniture company, Tecno, with his twin brother, Fulgenzio. 

Born in the commune of Varedo in northern Italy’s Lombardy region, Borsani studied at the Brera Academy in Milan — the same school attended by such luminaries as designer Piero Fornasetti and artist Lucio Fontana — as well as the Polytechnic University of Milan. He first worked for the family furniture-making firm, ABV, an atelier influenced by the more expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design. Borsani took over Arredamenti Borsani in 1937.

With his stylish and technically innovative furniture, Borsani helped change the face of Italian design in the 1950s and ’60s. His sofas and chairs, featuring deeply upholstered seating and adjustable position settings, have an aura of optimism and efficiency that still seems fresh and lively today.

While he is today recognized as a master of mid-century modernist Italian furniture, Borsani is most famous these days for cofounding Tecno. (He and Fulgenzio also created Villa Borsani, a visionary mid-century estate cherished for its modern lines and exquisite custom furnishings.) 

When Borsani opened Tecno, an office-focused maker of industrial design, his design sensibilities had evolved toward furnishings with strong, simple forms enhanced by mechanical innovations, as with the P40 adjustable armchair.

When they were originally released, Tecno pieces like the P40 and the award-winning D70 sofa bed were acclaimed as cutting-edge, and they are still considered groundbreaking in their adaptability and functionality. The firm quickly garnered widespread acclaim for its tech-forward designs and quality craftsmanship.

Borsani would be Tecno’s lead designer for 30 years, while partnering on projects with the likes of architect Eugenio Gerli and fostering work by Vico Magistretti, Carlo De Carli, Robin Day and others.

Borsani designed pieces for Tecno until shortly before his death in 1985, when his daughter Valeria and her husband, Marco Fantoni, took over the creative work. 

Today, the family’s legacy is preserved by Borsani’s architect grandson Tommaso Fantoni, who, along with Norman Foster, curated a blockbuster retrospective of Osvaldo Borsani’s work at Milan’s Triennale Design Museum in 2018.

Find vintage Tecno chairs, tables, desks and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Tecno
Set of Four PS142 Armchairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four PS142 armchairs designed in 1966 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. Metal frame upholstered with original checker fabric.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Centro Progetti Tecno Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs in Red
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are part of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Dining Chair in Teak
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, dining chair, model S83, moulded teak plywood, Italy, design and production 1962 A delicate chair model S83 designed and produced by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Rare Jean-Michel Wilmotte ‘Grand Louvre’ Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wenge
By Tecno, Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, set of six dining chairs model ‘Grand Louvre’, wenge, leather, Italy, circa 1989 These extremely rare dining chairs are designed by the renowned Fre...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wenge

Set of 9 Stacking Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1970's
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of nine wonderful stacking chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy. The chairs haven't been produced much in this color, it is a beautiful shiny Bordeaux red quite rare and di...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Armchairs 'Tlinkit' by Gae Aulenti for Tecno, Italy, 1990s
By Tecno, Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
'Tlinkit' armchairs, Gae Aulenti's iconic design manufactured by Tecno. Made in the 1990s in Varedo, Italy, these armchairs have a sophisticated aesthetic with a sleek, black rattan structure elegantly covered in Indian wicker...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

Centro Progetti Tecno Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs in Red
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are part of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Centro Progetti Tecno Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs in Red
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are part of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Centro Progetti Tecno Stackable ‘Modus’ Chairs in Red
By Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Centro Progetti Tecno, stackable chairs model ‘Modus', nylon / plastic, aluminum, metal, Italy, 1970s. Highly functional chairs designed by Centro Progetti Tecno that are part of th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Set of Six P08 Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Kolberg Justus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Tecno P08 by Justus Kolberg in brushed stainless steel and black nylon Name: P08 folding chair designer: Justus Kolberg manufacturer: Tecno, Italy d...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Eugenio Gerli S83 chairs by Tecno Italy 1962
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant set of 4 model S83 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1962. Made from black painted plywood these chairs have a robust metal structure for stre...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Italy, chairs, 1950s, collector's item These 6 folding chairs are a once-in-a-lifetime set. The chairs, model S88, were designed in 1956 by the renowned Osval...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Osvaldo Borsani 'Modus' chairs for Tecno, 1970s - set of 4
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Modus plastic and fabric desk/swivel chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Italy. Timeless design from the seventies. Overall good condition with normal age related wear. Or...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Set of Six Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy, circa 1990
By Tecno
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of six folding chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno. Italy, circa 1990. Model P08.
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1990s Italian Modern Tecno Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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Osvaldo Borsani Tecno Modus Desk Chair
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
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Red Osvaldo Borsani Revolving Office Chair Produced by Tecno in Italy circa 1970 Plastic seat on aluminum frame with caster wheels. Perfect for a small desk.  
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Eugenio Gerli S83 chairs by Tecno Italy 1962
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
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Elegant set of 4 model S83 chairs designed by Eugenio Gerli and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1962. Made from black painted plywood these chairs have a robust metal structure for stre...
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Eugenio Gerli S83 chairs by Tecno Italy 1962
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Set of Six Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Dining Armchairs
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Amazing set of six bamboo rattan dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs feature an intricate Chinese chippendale open fretwork design crafted from bamboo. The horseshoe shaped frame gracefully curves down to the arms and seat. Newly upholstered fitted loose seat cushions, webbing, and dust covers. The fabric has a laurel leaf style motif over a white ground. Beautifully crafted with a desirable aged patina on the bamboo finish. Rare to find a matching set of six. Provenance: From the estate of William Bernstein...
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Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno "Modus" Office Chair, Italy 1970s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Naples, IT
Rare yellow Modus office chair with armrests and adjustable height, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced for Tecno 1970.
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Arm chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
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Set of Six Dining Chairs by Giovannetti, Italy, Gae Aulenti Style, White
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Eugenio Gerli for Tecno Set of Four "S83" Side Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
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Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
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Set of six S82 dining chairs by Eugenio Gerli (and Osvaldo Borsani) for Tecno, Italy – circa 1960. The chairs still have their original upholstery and remain in good condition with normal signs of age and use. Two chairs have brass details (rare) and four chairs have bronze colored coated metal details. Designer: Eugenio Gerli (Osvaldo Borsani) Manufacturer: Tecno (chairs are labeled) Country: Italy Model: S82 dining chairs Design period: circa 1960 Date of manufacturing: 1960’s Size in cm: 43x47x80 seat height 43 cm. Material: Italian walnut / Brass / Metal / Cast iron / Original linen/cotton upholstery Condition: Good / Normal signs of age and use Price: On request About Eugenio Gerli: Eugenio Gerli (b. 1923) is an Italian architect and industrial designer known for his long-lasting collaboration with the Italian architect-designer Osvaldo Borsani and the Italian manufacturer Tecno. In 1949, Gerli graduated with a degree in engineering and began his career a year later, opening his own architectural and industrial design practice. Gerli began experimenting with various materials such as resin, felt, and molded plywood, which led to designs he presented in 1951 at the 9th Triennale di Milano; his bent plywood armchair for Forma (1950s); and the three-legged Sommaruga Chair(1950s), which was made from resin reinforced molded felt on a steel base. Architecturally, the firm focused on residential and public buildings, as well as the renovation of historic Italian buildings. Notable architectural projects include the Cardiology Clinic in Laveno-Monbello (1950), the Ambasciatori Theater in Milan (1954), the renovation and restoration of the Castiglioni Palace (1903). Gerli was later joined by his two sons, Enrico and Guido, in the 1970s. In 1957 Gerli began a long and fruitful collaboration with the Borsani brothers, Fulgenzio and Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985)—founders of the Italian furniture manufacturing company Tecno. In 1968, Gerli and Osvaldo Borsani exhibited their revolutionary Graphis Office System (1967) at the 14th Triennale di Milano. The system, which was made up of just three basic elements, was heralded as a revolution in office furniture design because the system’s modular components allowed unlimited and customizable combinations, which could grow (or contract) with the company. The system remained a bestseller for decades and Tecno became synonymous for technologically-advanced design. The partnership between Gerli and Tecno lasted for more than 35 years, and resulted in many 20th-century design classics such as the T92 Butterfly Table (1960 with Mario Cristiani...
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Eugenio Gerli S83 Chairs Set of 4 Tecno, Italy, 1962
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By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
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Tecno dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Tecno dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tecno dining room chairs, although red editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Tecno were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Cattelan Italia, Gae Aulenti, and Calligaris. Prices for Tecno dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $600 and can go as high as $13,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,475.

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