P40 Armchair attributed to Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1955

Description

Very rare p40 armchair, designed by osvaldo borsani in 1955 for tecno. It is in excellent condition, it has been … more Very rare p40 armchair, designed by osvaldo borsani in 1955 for tecno. It is in excellent condition, it has been reupholstered with an original fabric in the iridescent grey/green tones visible in the photo, the metal structure is in very good condition and has a light patina due to age which attests to its originality. This model in particular is of rare value because it has different dimensions from the standard models, the height is 103 cm.
p40 is the original relaxation armchair with movable elements, composed of a metal pedestal that supports the seat and backrest, pivoted in such a way as to allow all intermediate inclinations between opening and completely concealed closure. A folding element under the seat accommodates the legs, and is complete with a removable metal footrest, while the headboard is extendable and the steel and rubber armrests are foldable to make sitting easier. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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