OSVALDO BORSANI | Tavolino

Collezione privata, Milano

Overall fair condition consistent with age and use. The underside paint of the glass surface with water stains. The outer edge of the glass with a few scattered chips. The wooden base with scattered paint marks.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

"Quando noi usavamo il vocabolo “design” lo facevamo con rispetto profondo perché si nominava un nuovo modo di pensare e di costruire: era una parola che usavamo solo noi, gli addetti ai lavori mentre tentavamo, muovendoci in un contesto sordo e di difficile, di spiegare, introdurre, divulgare i metodi della progettazione applicata all’industria. Oggi non usiamo più questo vocabolo, talmente è volgarizzato, talmente è usato a proposito e sproposito, che a volte siamo in sospetto. Noi non siamo fatti per lavorare nel capito e nell’acquisito, cerchiamo nuovi modi e perciò per nominare nuove cose occorrono nuovi vocaboli”. Osvaldo Borsani, 1973

"When we used the word ‘design’ we did so with profound respect because it was a new way of thinking and constructing: it was a word used only by us specialists as we tried, all the while working from within a difficult and unresponsive context, to explain, introduce and disseminate our methods of design when applied to industry. Now we no longer use this word. It is used so deliberately and inappropriately and become so vulgarised that we regard it with suspicion. We are not prepared to work in explanations and acquisitions, rather we are constantly searching for new methods and to label new discoveries we need new words". 



Opera registrata presso l'Archivio Osvaldo Borsani, Varedo, con il n. 7299/3 L'opera è accompagnata da certificato su fotografia rilasciata dall'Archivio Osvaldo Borsani, Varedo