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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Dining Chairs, circa 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Set of four beautifully sculpted maple wood and boucle dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Dialogo Dining chair by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
An iconic and much sought after design, the Dialogo dining chair was designed in 1974 by Afra and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Dialogo Dining chair by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Dialogo Dining chair by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Dining table and four chairs Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Altwies, LU
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935) Africa Artona series Dining table and four chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather This pair of dining chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni. Beuatiful modern design wooden
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, chair, brass, leather, steel, Italy, 1985. This chair is
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Red Leather and Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 4 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molenti
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
We love this neutral set of chairs in steel and canvas by the giants of 1970's Italian design, Afra
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in cognac leather with walnut legs. About Afra
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare large set of so called 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six Dining Room Chairs in Cognac Leather, Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six dining room chairs in cognac leather and black lacquered wood, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'New Harmony' Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'New Harmony' set of six dining chairs, walnut, fabric, leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dialogo dining chairs in burgundy leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
1970s The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convinces
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather and Ash
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of eight 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, black lacquered wood and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of eight 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of eight 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, cognac brown Leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, Leather and Brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Walnut, Braid

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six '121' Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, set of six dining chairs model ‘121’, walnut, cognac leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960. Seats having recent
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974. Wood
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 dining room "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 6 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Eight 'Dialogo' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of eight ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, black lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
combination of colors and shapes. The Africa chair, part of the Artona collection, is a rare dining chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Six 'Dialogo' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, black lacquered wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Monk Chairs for Molteni, circa 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal trestles in solid wood attached to shaped metal tubing, creating a single element for the seat and...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974 Set of four
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

8 matching Monk Chairs in canvas by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Matching set of 8 Monk dining chairs with a striking combination of the original canvas and warm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Of 4 Afra And Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs For Molteni Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic set of 4 ‘Monk’ chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in London, GB
A rare set of ten stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Leather Walnut Dinning Chairs, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
Exciting Italian style for this group of six chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Directly from our private collection, a set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artona series Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto – Italy, 1970’s. Amazing set
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The shape presents some
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
details. Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1973. The Dialogo chair present
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus Segesto dining chairs, set of four
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in 1976 and part of the "Torcello" series, which
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stildomus "Torcello" dining chair in wood and leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
rare set of four "Segesto" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in 1976 and part of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Walnut

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Six 'Monk' Chairs in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of six 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 2 Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970's. A minimal and striking design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Four 'Monk' Chairs in Black Leather
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, black leather, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Dining Table for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed 'Artona' dining table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Burl
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

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Afra And Tobia Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of afra and tobia dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique afra and tobia dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Afra and tobia dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Modern afra and tobia dining chairs are consistently popular styles. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and B&B Italia each produced beautiful afra and tobia dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Afra And Tobia Dining Chairs?

Prices for afra and tobia dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, afra and tobia dining chairs begin at $695 and can go as high as $34,340, while the average can fetch as much as $7,830.

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