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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Erasmo Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Afra and Tobia Scarpa Erasmo Lounge Chairs stand as a testament to timeless elegance and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s The Soriana
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of refined comfort and style. About the designer: Afra and Tobia Scarpa are renowned postmodern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 'Gitana' lounge chair and ottoman, fabric, metal, Italy, 1993
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Ciprea' easy chair, fabric, Italy, 1968 This design is made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman Cassina Italy, 1970s leather, chrome-plated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair in Grey Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chair upholstered in grey bouclé wool, designed in Italy in the 1960s. A
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Soriana lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original leather and chromed steel. Iconic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Soriana lounge chairs and ottoman in original black leather. Designed by Afra & Tobia
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Elmo Green Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Seattle, WA
by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1970s. The leather is soft and subtle. Each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Lounge Chair in Corduroy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chair, model '944', corduroy, chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Ciprea' easy chairs, fabric, Italy, 1968 This design is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Leather and wood lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Leather and wood Lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965. Directly inspired by a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of "Carlotta" Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two "Carlotta" lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Essential structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra and Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Wood Frame Lounge Chairs in Orange Velvet, Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking pair of 1970s Italian lounge chairs featuring angular wood frames stained a rich
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” lounge chairs for Cassina, champagne leather, Italy, 1969, set of two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, model '944', corduroy, chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, original cognac leather, Italy, 1969, set
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Original Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969. The chairs still have
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Soriana Lounge Chair in green linen fabric, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Soriana chair, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970. Reupholstered in Angkor Mouse linen
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy, 1969, set
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair with Ottoman in maroon leather, 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
The Soriana is a myhtic lounge chair that was designed in 1969 by Afra&Tobia Scarpa. The color is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Vintage Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Leather, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Bouclé by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1960's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Reupholstered in Ivory Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; Soriana
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Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia in Tan Brown Leather Pair
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Soriana Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Tobia + Afra Scarpa 1969 by Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge chair 'Soriana' with ottoman, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana set for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana set Cassina Italy, 1970 leather, chrome-plated steel 28 h × 70 w × 41
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

"Soriana" Single Seat Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
this chair model changed the face of upholstered furniture of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The designer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Brown leather and metal chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Modèle: Soriana. Stamped Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leather-working and hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wilton, CT
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, made in Italy by Cassina, circa 1970’s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Stunning Coronado chairs in cognac leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
& Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The seat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in leather black and metal . Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1962 This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, ON
of fabric secured by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair," the inaugural piece in this
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 37.41 in
'Lauriana' Chair in Cognac Leather By Afra + Tobia Scarpa For B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of ‘Lauriana’ chairs designed by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1978. These chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Vintage Soriana Leather Lounge Chair, Cassina Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in San Diego, CA
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970 in its Rare Original Leather
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of original Soriana chairs, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” lounge chairs for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

1970s Soriana Chaise Lounge by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Soriana Lounge / Chaise by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970 Original Leather in
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman in great condition. Decal manufacturer's and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, pair of lounge chairs and pouf
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

1970s Cassina Soriana Chaise Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana chaise lounge chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair in grey leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair in grey leather Iconic chaise lounge by Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Soriana Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Chrome

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Corduroy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' chaise lounge chair with ottoman in red corduroy Iconic chaise
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Soriana Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Rare Soriana chaise longue by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 It's reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Soriana Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Rare soriana chaise longue with pouff by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 It's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Carlotta by Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Introducing the fabulous pair of Italian 'Carlotta' armchairs designed in 1967 by Afra & Tobia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Ash, Fabric

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Afra And Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal afra and tobia scarpa lounge chair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and fabric, every afra and tobia scarpa lounge chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the afra and tobia scarpa lounge chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right afra and tobia scarpa lounge chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Afra And Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair?

Prices for a afra and tobia scarpa lounge chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,400 and can go as high as $20,900, while the average can fetch as much as $9,750.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.