Modus Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for TECNO Éditeur, Italy, 1982

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5 Modus chairs by Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) for TECNO Éditeur, Made in Italy
Tecno stamp and dated 1982


Seat and … Read more 5 Modus chairs by Osvaldo Borsani (1911–1985) for TECNO Éditeur, Made in Italy
Tecno stamp and dated 1982


Seat and backrest:
One-piece blue polyamide shell with rounded, ergonomic lines, shown here in a bright blue color very typical of the era.
The glossy finish highlights the utilitarian style while remaining aesthetically pleasing.

Frame:
Black tubular metal base, designed to be sturdy and stable.
The design also allows for easy stacking, making them ideal for public spaces, institutions, or modular offices.

Functionality:
The stackable system was innovative for its time and clearly demonstrates Borsani’s rationalist and functional approach.
They can also be arranged together to create a row of chairs resembling a bench.
He aimed for high-quality industrial production combined with a modern aesthetic.

About Osvaldo Borsani:

An Italian architect and designer, Borsani is best known for co-founding Tecno in 1953. He distinguished himself through an approach that blended modern design, functionality, and technical innovation. The Modus chair fully embodies this philosophy, offering a piece that is affordable, stackable, durable, and yet elegant in its industrial minimalism.

Height 72 cm
Depth 53 cm
Width 55 cm
Seat height 41 cm

The polyamide (blue plastic) is in perfect condition.
Some slight signs of wear on the black metal frame. This piece has an attribution mark,
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