Centro Progetti Tecno, also known as Tecno, is an Italian furniture company founded in 1951 by Giulio Castelli. The company was originally called Costruzioni Metalliche Tecno, and it specialized in the production of metal furniture.

In the early 1950s, Tecno began to collaborate with some of the most renowned architects and designers of the day, including Osvaldo Borsani, Franco Albini, and Gae Aulenti. These collaborations resulted in some of the most iconic mid-century modern furniture designs, such as the P40 lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani and the M69 armchair by Franco Albini.

Tecno's furniture was characterized by its sleek, modern lines and its use of innovative materials and construction techniques. The company was also known for its commitment to quality and its attention to detail.

Tecno continued to produce innovative furniture designs in the 1960s and 1970s. The company also began to expand its product range to include more...

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An Osvaldo Borsani Modus desk chair for Tecno, Italian, circa…

An Osvaldo Borsani Modus desk chair for Tecno, Italian, circa 1970's, white plastic material, on polished aluminium base with vinyl seat, 77 cm high, 61 cm wide, 61 cm deep

A Eugenio Gerli PS142 armchair for Tecno, Italian, circa 1970's,…

A Eugenio Gerli PS142 armchair for Tecno, Italian, circa 1970's, original patterned cotton fabric over wood and metal frame, 62 cm high, 69 cm wide, 58 cm deep

An Osvaldo Borsani Modus desk chair for Tecno, Italian, circa…

An Osvaldo Borsani Modus desk chair for Tecno, Italian, circa 1970's, black moulded plastic, polished aluminium base on castors, 76 cm high, 48 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A set of six Osvaldo Borsani Modus chairs for Tecno, Italian,…

A set of six Osvaldo Borsani Modus chairs for Tecno, Italian, circa 1970's, yellow plastic seats on polished aluminium bases, 83 cm high, 48 cm wide, 52 cm deep

An Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli T69 table for Tecno, Italian,…

An Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli T69 table for Tecno, Italian, circa 1970's, white lacquered timber top with slender polished metal veneer to curved base, 65 cm high, 130 cm diameter

Eduardo Vittoria, E 105 modular wall unit for Tecno, red, black,…

Eduardo Vittoria, E 105 modular wall unit for Tecno, red, black, and white coated timber units with black metal fittings and a black painted timber base section. Italy, designed 1966, 37.5 cm high, 75 cm wide, 27 cm deep (larger modules), 37.5 cm high, 37…

Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli T333 executive desk and filing…

Tecno T333 Executive Desk and Filing Cabinet by Borsani and Gerli

Osvaldo Borsani & Eugenio Gerli T333 executive desk and filing cabinet for Tecno, green lacquered solid walnut desk top with black coated and polished steel leg frames. Two slide out drawers to desk. Green lacquered timber cabinet with four varying…

Osvaldo Borsani side table for Tecno; Azul Bahia Brazilian…

Borsani Granite Side Table for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani side table for Tecno; Azul Bahia Brazilian granite top on an iron base. Italy; c 1980s; 39.5 cm high, 74 cm deep

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985), P40 lounge chair,…

Orange P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985), P40 lounge chair, designed 1955, manufactured by Tecno, orange wool upholstery, enamelled steel and rubber, retains manufacturer''sabel, height 92 cm width 110 cm 71 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Osvaldo Borsani Mollino D70 canape lounge for Tecno, two…

Borsani Mollino D70 Lounge with Pivoting Wings

Osvaldo Borsani Mollino D70 canape lounge for Tecno, two pivoting wings, black painted metal frame, polyurethane foam filling, in stunning green leather upholstery., the opening mechanism consists of a lever with a securing pin that engages with holes in…

A mid-century modern P110 'Canada' lounge chair by Osvaldo…

Borsani's Mid-Century 'Canada' Lounge Chair

A mid-century modern P110 'Canada' lounge chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, an iconic design by one of the most important Italian designers, the so-called 'Canada' lounge chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965 and produced by Tecno, height 90 cm,…

Osvaldo Borsani 'P40' armchair for Tecno, armchair can be…

Adjustable 'P40' Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani 'P40' armchair for Tecno, armchair can be adjusted into countless different positions. The seat, back and footrest can all be adjusted separately from each other. Upholstered in pop orange wool fabric with rubber armrests and brass detail.…

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985) P40 lounge chair, designed…

Tecno P40 Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985) P40 lounge chair, designed 1955 manufactured by Tecno, orange and pink wool upholstery, enamelled steel and rubber, applied manufacturer's logo to frame

Norman Foster 'Nomos' table for Tecno, polished steel, glass…

Foster's Tecno Table: Steel, Glass, and Rubber Design

Norman Foster 'Nomos' table for Tecno, polished steel, glass and rubber, Italy, designed 1986, 75 cm high, 210 cm wide, 110

A Tecno PS 148 chair, cocoa leather upholstery, on castors.…

Tecno Leather Chair on Castors, 1970s

A Tecno PS 148 chair, cocoa leather upholstery, on castors. Designed and manufactured by the Centro Progetti Tecno, Italy. Circa 1970s, height 78.5 cm, width 58 cm, depth 54 cm

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985), P40 lounge chair,…

Osvaldo Borsani P40 Lounge Chair by Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985), P40 lounge chair, designed 1955, manufactured by Tecno, black leather upholstery, enamelled steel and rubber frame, applied manufacturer's logo to frame, height 92 cm width 70 cm depth 122 cm. Provenance: Holdsworth…

Osvaldo Borsani pair of 'P128' chairs for Tecno black leather,…

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P128 Chairs for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani pair of 'P128' chairs for Tecno black leather, polished aluminium, Italy c1960s, 90 cm high, 65 cm wide, 62 cm deep

A red wool 'D70' sofa daybed by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo…

Red Wool Sofa Daybed by Tecno and Osvaldo Borsani

A red wool 'D70' sofa daybed by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, upholstered in original red wool fabric

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985). Pair of blue office…

Blue Office Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Osvaldo Borsani (Italian, 1911-1985). Pair of blue office chairs, designed 1970 manufactured by Tecno, marked 'Tecno', on swivel bases, (2)