Bedside Table by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This elegant 1950s coffee table, designed by the famous Osvaldo Borsani, represents a perfect example of mid-century Italian design. Crafted from mahogany wood, this piece combines functionality and style with a refined, timeless aesthetic. The surface of the table is decorated with a splendid mirror glass, which gives the furniture a feeling of lightness and brightness, while the wooden edges underline the artisanal quality of the product.

The coffee table is equipped with a drawer with a grissinato edge, a distinctive detail of Borsani's design, which gives further elegance and functionality. This small functional item is ideal for storing small items, keeping the area clean and tidy. The simple yet sophisticated lines of the slightly tapered legs create a sense of balance and harmony, enhancing the natural beauty of the mahogany wood.

This coffee table, with its combination of fine materials and its essential shape, is perfect for modern or vintage environments, bringing with it a touch of class and history. Whether used as a coffee table or as a decorative complement in a living room or bedroom, its discreet but distinctive presence will enrich any space with its timeless elegance.

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Creator	Osvaldo Borsani
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year	1950
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Midcentury
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Slight scratches and light wear consistent with its time and use
SKU	RCE-2044372
Materials	Glass, Wood
Color	Brown, maroon
Width	40 cm 40 cm
Depth	40 cm 40 cm
Height	45 cm 45 cm

Shipping & Delivery

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

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.

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.

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.