Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Mirror in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, 1940s, Set of 2

You have added this product to your wishlist.

You have removed this product from your wishlist.

Unfortunately, this action has failed. Please refresh the page and try again.

You can view your wishlist here.

The seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This splendid chest of drawers in Thuja briar and walnut has very peculiar characteristics. It was made in the style of Osvaldo Borsani and has three large drawers and a door on the right, with an internal shelf. The door is decorated with diamond pattern in mahogany rods. The handles are unique, in glass also decorated with diamonds, stud and base in copper. The set is completed by the mirror, on a curved walnut base and ebonized frame, which can be positioned on the surface or on the wall, which measures cm in height. 56, it is as wide as the chest of drawers and approximately 10 cm deep. On the curvature. The vintage condition is excellent, the set has undergone a conservative restoration. The chest of drawers is coordinated with two bedside tables sold separately.

Click here for full description Close description

Creator	Osvaldo Borsani
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1940 to 1949
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	The style of the design is reminiscent of the designer and/or manufacturer
Style	Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
SKU	EBW-2114934
Materials	Copper, Glass, Mirrored Glass, Wood
Color	Black, brown, Clear, copper
Width	145 cm 145 cm
Depth	54 cm 54 cm
Height	89 cm 89 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

About the Creator

Osvaldo Borsani

The Life of Osvaldo Borsani

Osvaldo Borsani was an Italian modernist designer who was instrumental in bringing modernism to Italy. Born in 1911, his father owned Atelier di Varedo, a company known for creating bespoke furnishings and interiors in an Art Deco style. His father, Gaetano, trained him to work in the family business while Osvaldo was attending art school. High quality was paramount at the Atelier so they would often take a lot of time over the craftsmanship to ensure the pieces were just right. The family was well educated and quite upper class, so Osvaldo Borsani's good education exposed him to modernism.

Osvaldo Borsani's Style

Osvaldo Borsani is probably the most famous, in terms of interior design, for his contribution to sofas and lounge chairs . The P40 Lounge, the D70 Sofa and the P11O "Canada" Chair were all very famous creations. Osvaldo Borsani also designed and built Villa Borsani - a rare surviving example of Osvaldo Borsani's architecture - during a transitional phase where he moved away from his father's traditionalism and towards modernism. He eventually blended both of these styles to create a new way of working, demonstrated perfectly by the Villa Borsani. While studying at the Politecnico di Milano, Osvaldo received the silver medal at the fifth Triennale exhibition for Casa Minima, a proposal for rationalist inspired housing. This thrust him into the spotlight, and fame soon followed. With the family business, he was given more room to experiment and be creative; in 1953 he partnered with his brother to form Tecno.

Collaborations and Tecno

Borsani, in his lifetime, collaborated with many other designers and architects, who then became lifelong friends. This list includes Lucio Fontana, Agenor Fabbri, Fausto Melotti, Roberto Crippa, Aligi Sassu and Gio and Arnaldo Pomodoro, to name a few. They joined forces on a range of interior and furniture designs, spawning creations that would become iconic. Borsani also traveled North to experience the works from his favourite designers, like Le Corbusier and Marcel Breuer . These influences are very evident in his chairs, and in other pieces designed for Tecno.The company Tecno continued to be a family buissness, Borsani's daughter and son-in-law became the sole designers, where for more than 30 years they were famed for their research-based technological approach. .

How to Spot a Borsani

Osvaldo Borsani's work is easy to spot due to its use of modern styles and craftsmanship. The brick and stucco architecture of the house, as well as the wisteria of the garden illustrates the clean lines of modernity, but the rich wooden mullions and casings are more inspired by designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright than Le Corbusier. The importance of quality is also reflected in the interiors - a crisscrossing marble staircase with a solid walnut handrail and support slats made of tempered class is a good example of the high calibre of his work. While respecting traditional craftsmanship, Osvaldo Borsani also embraced the burgeoning modernist style, marrying the two to create a hallmark all his own. Highly influential, his knack for timelessness and quality is something towards which all designers should aspire.