P40 Relaxing Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

Following on the success of the D70 divan at the 10th Triennale Exhibition of 1954, Borsani began to work on the idea of a mechanical joint that could allow an armchair the freedom of movement necessary to assume different positions, especially for relaxation.
Borsani’s P40 is a relaxing chair made from mobile elements.
A metal pedestal supports the seat and backrest which are pivoted to permit all possible angles.
A foldaway element under the seat can pivot outwards to provide extended leg support and incorporates a pull-out metal foot-rest.
The armrests are in rubber.
This P40 has a great black and white upholstery. All structural parts are in black lacquered metal.
This lounge chair can easily be replaced because of 2 hidden wheels under the back legs.
This super relaxing chair of the 1950s is still in very good original condition.