Rare Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV

Italy | c. 1952 Painted aluminum, fabric. This model was an early precursor for what later became the P32 chair for Tecno. *Borsani created and patented a swivel mechanism where a chair automatically springs back into place whenever spun. These chairs pre-date the creation of this mechanism.

h. 31.0" w. 29.0" d. 29.0"

arm h. 21.0" seat h. 16.0"

Condition: Very good condition. Metal bases have been cleaned and touched up but do show signs of wear and age. Seats have been recently reupholstered in blue boucle fabric.

Notes: Published: Osvaldo Borsani – architect, designer, entrepreneur. Giampiero Bosoni. Pg 377, 414, 421.
Provenance: Private collection – Milan.

Dimensions:
back 31"

Ref: 72 OB 13