Four Seasons Art-Deco Sideboard attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1930s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Impressive ‘Four Seasons’ sideboard with illuminated mirror by father and son Gaetano and Osvaldo Borsani for La permanente Mobili Cantù (Palazzi Dell’Arte) – 1930’s. It bears the label inside. The mirror has four carved out images which represent the four seasons. Behind the images are light bulbs that illuminate them. Around the mirror are white glass panels, also with light bulbs behind them that can be illuminated. The top of the sideboard has black glass. This peace is a spectacle and real centerpiece. The sideboard and mirror can also be used separate. They are attached to each other in the back by metal plates which can easily be removed. Designer: Gaetano and Osvaldo Borsani Manufacturer: La Permanente Mobili Cantù (Palazzi Dell’Arte) Country: Italy, Milan Model: Sideboard with illuminated mirror Design period: 1930’s Date of manufacturing: 1930’s Size WDH: in centimeter Material: Burl wood, Walnut, Glass, Brass, Mirror Condition: Good. Signs of use and age in the manor of scuffs, dings and scratches. The wiring has partially been replaced.

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Creator	Osvaldo Borsani
Manufacturer	Osvaldo Borsani (Cabinetmaker) , Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù (Manufacturer) , Gaetano Borsani (Designer)
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Rewired: The wiring has partially been replaced, Wear consistent with age and us Condition: Good. Signs of use and age in the manor of scuffs, dings and scratches. The wiring has partially been replaced.
Product Code	TE-1973517
Materials	Brass, Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Color	Black
Width	259 cm 259 cm
Depth	61 cm 61 cm
Height	186 cm 186 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

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

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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

Osvaldo Borsani was born in 1911 in Varedo, Italy. He studied Beaux-Arts at Accademia di Brera in Milan and architecture at Politecnico di Milano, graduating in 1936. While still in school, Borsani participated in the fifth Milan Triennale, presenting his Casa Minima project, which earned him a silver medal. At the same time, he began collaborating with his father Gaetano in the family business, Atelier Varedo, producing fine cabinetry with European Deco influences. In 1932 the business was renamed Arredamento Borsani and opened its first space in Milan. Around the same time, Borsani began to collaborate with Milanese artists such as Lucio Fontana, Agenore Fabbri, Arnaldo, and Gio Pomodoro.

In 1953, Osvaldo and his twin brother, Fulgenzio opened TECNO, a firm that became known for its technology and research-based approach to furniture design. Notable TECNO designs include the 1954 D70, a sofa that can assume approximately twenty positions; the 1955 P40 chaise, featuring mobile parts with adjustable backrest and armrests; and the 1968 Graphis office furniture system, created by Borsani and Eugenio Gerli.

In 1970, together with his daughter Valeria and Marco Fantoni, Borsani introduced the Centro Progetti Tecno, a collaborative design laboratory for new product development. Borsani passed away on April 16, 1985 in Milan.