Italy, 1950s. Manufactured by Tecno, designed in 1947
Anodized aluminum, teak wood
I. de Guttry,M. P. Maino, Il mobile italiano degli anni '40 e '50, Laterza, Bari, 1992, p.114; G. Gramigna, F. Irace, Osvaldo Borsani, Leonardo, Milano, 1992, p. 227, 231, 262, 263; Osvaldo Borsani. Architetto, designer, imprenditore, Milano, Skira, 2018, pp. 340 e 441
Manufactured by Osvaldo Borsani’s company in the 1950s, the E60 modular bookcase reflects the architect’s innovative approach to design. With the establishment of Tecno, Borsani embraced a production process that leaned into an industrial one while preserving his signature simplicity, captivating forms, meticulous attention to detail, and refined material selection. A true icon of modern elegance, it remains a testament to timeless sophistication.
W 85 x D 32/40 x H 200 cm - W 33.46 x D 12.6/15.7 x H 78.74 in
