As early as 1954, Osvaldo Borsani decided to technologically develop the potential of the classic deckchair, already proposed by the most famous architects of the Modern Movement, by trying to go beyond the classic, fixed and bulky "resting chair". The result is a chair with smaller dimensions but which, thanks to a fan-shaped reclining system, can accommodate the body from the most reclining positions to completely closed in a large number of positions. Published by
Tecno, the
P40 is thus a recliner with movable elements, consisting of a metal pedestal that supports the seat and backrest centred to allow all tilts, a folding element under the seat completes the support surface, a sliding metal footrest and steel and rubber armrests.