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Osvaldo Borsani — Produced by l'Atelier di Varedo, Milan, Italy, circa 1951.
Osvaldo Borsani

Produced by l'Atelier di Varedo, Milan, Italy, circa 1951.

This elegant mid-century piece by Osvaldo Borsani exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of l'Atelier di Varedo, combining richly grained walnut and walnut-veneered wood with the luxurious contrast of marble. Produced circa 1951, the work reflects Borsani's masterful synthesis of traditional Italian artisanal techniques and modernist design sensibility. The interplay of warm wood tones and cool stone surfaces demonstrates the designer's sophisticated approach to materiality and form.

Medium
walnut, walnut-veneered wood, marble

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

November 26, 2017

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Osvaldo Borsani, Produced by l'Atelier di Varedo, Milan, Italy, circa 1951.

This elegant mid-century piece by Osvaldo Borsani exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of l'Atelier di Varedo, combining richly grained walnut and walnut-veneered wood with the luxurious contrast of marble. Produced circa 1951, the work reflects Borsani's masterful synthesis of traditional Italian artisanal techniques and modernist design sensibility. The interplay of warm wood tones and cool stone surfaces demonstrates the designer's sophisticated approach to materiality and form.

Medium
walnut, walnut-veneered wood, marble
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Functional Art, Mid Century Modern, 1950s Design, Decorative Arts, Italian Artist, Walnut Wood, Italian Design, Furniture Design, Modernist Design, Neutral Tones, Marble Accents, Postwar Era, Italian Craftsmanship

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