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Applique Flos mod. Foglio by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Very First edition of Flos Foglio by Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
This Is an absolutly italian Classic art
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metallic Thread
Afra e Tobia Scarpa “Polygono” Table Metal Glass by BeB, 1980, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra e Tobia Scarpa “Polygono” table metal glass by B&B, 1980, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Center Tables
Materials
Glass
Mou dining table, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Il tavolo "Mou" di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni è un'icona del design contemporaneo che unisce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
"Artona - Africa" sideboard by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Conversano, IT
Africa, diesegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa e prodotta da Maxalto negli anni 70.
Rara edizione con tutti i
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Kingwood
Coffee Table Afra E Tobia Scarpa Italy 1960s Bamboo Design Shelves Night Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coffee table Afra E Tobia Scarpa Italy 1960s Bamboo Design Shelves night table.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 18.9 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Afra e Tobia Scarpa Style, Wax Polished
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern coffee table, Afra e Tobia Scarpa manner, in walnut, polished to wax
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
rara sedia "dialogo", design afra e tobia scarpa , realizzata nel 1974 per B&B italia, versione con
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Poltrona "Erasmo" di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria poltrona Erasmo, capolavoro disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per l'acclamata B&B
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Mastro Daybed Molteni 1981
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and beautiful 'Mastro' daybed sofa designed by duo Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Scarpa. La cassettiera incarna l'eleganza senza tempo
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.6 in
High Back Armchair Coronado by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italiy 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
70s
Design Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Producer B&B Italia
Coronado high back armchair
color dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Rara Cassettiera con specchio Maxalto disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
designer Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
La cassettiera è alta 80 cm ed è composta da 3 cassetti normali e uno piccolo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 68.9 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in
Tavoli da caffè estraibili italiani in legno, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
, completamente in legno, progettati da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Cassina e prodotti nel 1965.
Tris di tavoli da
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 24.02 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Nictea chandelier by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for flos 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
Lampadario a sospensione modello Nitcea disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Flos.
Particolare
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
mAXALTO oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Fantastico tavolo da pranzo di forma ovale in radica, noce e ottone di Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Questo
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Very rare MOP bookcase / room divider by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning modular MOP bookcase/room divider.
Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 53.15 in W 11.42 in D 85.44 in
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 e Tobia Scarpa Artona dining table Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Artona dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufatcured by Maxalto in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Brass
"Butterfly" floor lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
produzione.
Nome del Prodotto:Piantana "Butterfly" di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Flos
Designer: Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Att Afra E Tobia Scarpa Coffee Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Napoli, NA
Vintage coffee table Att Afra Tobia Scarpa.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Table Artona Collection Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Max Alto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Extendable dining table top veneered with walnut slats with solid wood edges layered with different essences finish to brass base.
Prod. Maxalto 80s
71x110x110 cm
(open) 71x220x1...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Soriana in original brown leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Vintage Soriana 3/4 seater in original dark brown leather. Signed.
Designed by Afra e
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona bookcase Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large Artona bookcase designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto in 1975 in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Artona Double bed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Extremely Comfortable Pair of Armchairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 70'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
. Original brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leather-working
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Vintage 70s glass and wood coffee table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Tavolino in legno di Noce lucido e piano in vetro fumè, design Afra & Tobia Scarpa, anni 70
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 13.78 in W 52.76 in D 24.81 in
Armchair Velvet in the Style of Afra E Tobia Scarpa Midcentury, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, IT
Armchair designed in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced in Italy in the 70s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
No Reserve
H 28.55 in W 35.04 in D 33.08 in
Butterfly Floor Lamp Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
A special, poetic and currently out of production Floor Lamp designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Set of 4 Monk chairs in leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, incarnando l’eleganza attraverso l’uso sapiente di noce nazionale, frassino naturale, cuoio e tela grezza
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
'Erasmo' sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B 1970s-80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
2-seater sofa, foam padding, leather upholstery. Fair condition, worn leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set quattro Sedie 'Monk' Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni anni 70
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Set di quattro sedie anni '70 modello 'Monk' con struttura in legno di faggio massello, seduta e
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Lampada da terra Modello Papillona Designer Afra e Tobia Scarpa Prodotta da Flos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lampada da terra modello Papillona disegnata da Afra & Tobia Scarpa e prodotta da Flos Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
H 74.81 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Flos, pair of Quarto wall lamps by Afra e Tobia Scarpa. Italy 1970s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Poor vintage condition with evident trace of age and use included some loss of lacquer. One lamp has a slight deformation on the upper part of the clear polycarbonate frame, the othe...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Mirror in the Style of Artona Collection by Afra E Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
and Tobia Scarpa.
The mirror is smoked and has a bevelled frame which gives it a protruding effect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 1.19 in
8 matching Monk Chairs in canvas by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
tone walnut.
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy, 1974.
The particular feature of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Flos, vintage set of two Quarto sconces by Afra e Tobia Scarpa. Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with normal trace of age and use but a slight deformation on the upper part of the clear polycarbonate frame. No chips or cracks. Full working with EU standard...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 8.27 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Flos" Metal Crome Glass 1960 Italy
By Flos
Located in Milano, IT
Chandelier Metal Crome Flos
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Dialogo dining chairs in burgundy leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
in burgundy/brown original leather.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Set of 3 wooden coffee tables 777 model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 60s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
Coppia di maniglie attribuite a Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lugo, IT
Coppia di maniglie in legno attribuite a Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
Piccolo segno come da foto.
Grazie
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bilobo, Pendant Light, Flos, 1964
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Diameter : 22 cm
Literature
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
piccolo Divano Cassina mod 920 Afra Tobia Scarpa per Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione del divano 920 di Cassina disegnato da Afra e Tobia Scarpa negli anni 60. Struttura
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lampade Abat jour Junker Afra Tobia Scarpa per Flos 1970s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Rara Coppia Abat Jour modello Junker disegnate negli anni 70 da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Flos. La
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Centre Table Tobia Scarpa Manner Lacquered Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern square coffee centre table, Afra e Tobia Scarpa manner, in lacquered walnut top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
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H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Nictea pendant light by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pendant light designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1961. Nickeled brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Orange Metal Table Lamp Jucker by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pivotable table lamp was designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa in 1965 for Flos. It is made from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tavolino comodino con ribaltina Tobia Scarpa Maxalto serie Artona anni '80
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
, disegnato dalla celebre coppia di designer italiani Afra e Tobia Scarpa. Questo pezzo raro rappresenta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-to...
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Divano Coronado di Tobia Scarpa per B&B Italia, anni '60
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Felino, IT
Divano 3 posti B&B Italia, disegno di Afra e Tobia Scarpa anni 60. il divano e' stato rifatto
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Sfera, A Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
, September 1973, p.150
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959-1999
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bollo, A Pair of Wall Lights, Flos, 1979
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
, Afra e Tobia scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959-1999 / Architetto Architect 2000-2009
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Antonio Piva, Afra e Tobia Scarpa Architetti e designers, Mondadori, Milano, 1985, pp. 79, 142
Gramigna
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Original label
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
, Torino, p. 318; Domus, n°485, april 1970, ill. p.32-33-34; Antonio Piva, Afra e Tobia Scarpa Architetti e
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
, Torino, p. 318; Domus, n°485, april 1970, ill. p.32-33-34; Antonio Piva, Afra e Tobia Scarpa Architetti e
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Antonio Piva, Afra e Tobia Scarpa Architetti e designers, Mondadori, Milano, 1985, pp. 79, 142
Gramigna
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Vintage Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Set of armchairs for B&B is an original armchairs set designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and realized
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Fior di loto, A Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Paris, FR
, Allemandi, 2003, p.105
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Nigritella Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Maguolo: 'Afra e Tobia Scarpa: Architetti Architects 1959-1999 / Tobia Scarpa: Architetto Architect 2000
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Lampada da terra Ghost Cocoon di Tobia & Afra Scarpa per Flos, Italia 1961
Located in Palermo, IT
“AFRA E TOBIA SCARPA
Produzione Flos, Italia 1960 ca.
Lampada da terra a tre luci modello "Fantasma
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 72.05 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
worldwide.
Literature: Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, tutte le opere, Mondadori Electa, 2009, p
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 in
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Afra E Tobia Scarpa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal afra e tobia scarpa for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every afra e tobia scarpa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer afra e tobia scarpa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A afra e tobia scarpa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made afra e tobia scarpa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and B&B Italia are consistently popular.
How Much is a Afra E Tobia Scarpa?
A afra e tobia scarpa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,933, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $49,273.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for sale on 1stDibs
Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife team Afra and Tobia Scarpa (1937–2011; b. 1935) collaboratively created chairs, sofas and other furniture that work equally well in both traditional and cutting-edge environments.
Ranging from architecture and interior design to furniture and clothing, the Scarpas’ practice from its beginnings in the mid-1950s to the 21st century has included a diverse scope of projects combining new technology with thoughtful function and sculptural yet simple forms.
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa met as architecture students at the Università Iuav di Venezia. In a class led by architect and furniture designer Franco Albini, they created their first collaborative piece, the Pigreco armchair, later produced with Gavina. After graduating in 1957, Tobia worked for Murano glass company Venini & Co. before the couple opened a studio in Afra’s hometown, Montebelluna, in 1960. (Tobia, the son of famed glass artist and architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in Venice.)
For Afra and Tobia, a close collaborative process was pivotal to the success of their designs. The duo was also prolific — they designed for the most influential European manufacturers, including B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll and FLOS. With respect to the latter, Afra and Tobia were among the legendary Italian lighting maker’s earliest collaborators, and their pioneering designs for the brand included the Papillon lamp, one of the first fixtures to use halogen technology. Their most recognized designs include the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa (1966) and the Soriana seating collection (1970). Work on the Soriana sofa began in late 1969 for an early 1970 debut, and it feels as radical today as it did in its heyday.
Architecture was also a central part of Afra and Tobia’s practice, which spanned residential buildings and factories for Italian companies such as Benetton. Their commissions for the global fashion brand included numerous industrial projects, from textile plants to storefronts. By 1985, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work was celebrated in a 30-year retrospective at Center Four in Queens, New York. Looking around the 30,000-square-foot exhibition space, Afra joked to the New York Times, “Seeing all those things makes us feel very tired, and now we feel that maybe we worked too much.”
It was not too much for their legacy, as Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work continues to inspire new generations. Scarpa designs are in collections at the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The couple was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1970 for the Soriana armchair.
Find vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chairs, dining chairs, floor lamps and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
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