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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
Very good condition and fabric that feels
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Soriana” three seat velvet sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
Soriana two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina newly reupholstered in cream corduroy
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa Suite for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Suite for Cassina c1969
A fantastic suite designed by the designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Early "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Coronado, CA
A very early and utterly sublime "Soriana" sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Modern Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A two seater ‘Bastiano’ sofa, designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Upholstered in black leather with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
H 28.35 in W 59.45 in D 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Lauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Eggplant removable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Pair of Soriana Sofas, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Couch for Cassina in Freshly Upholstered Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina this Soriana 3- seater couch is the ultimate in low and comfy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 24 in W 68 in D 38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa, by Gavina, Italy 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. This sofa has a solid rosewood frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Soriana Sofa design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bari, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, upholstered in black velvet, was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milan, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
The lustrous original chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ love seat sofa for C&B Italia, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Delft, NL
Rare sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ love seat sofa for C&B Italia, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975, a Pair Available
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975 - A pair available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Space Age Modern “Soriana” Sofa Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Union City, NJ
Space Age Modern “Soriana” Sofa Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Newly reupholstered cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975.
Cubic ‘Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soriana Sofa; Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Italy; 1970s; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, champagne leather, Italy, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Wool Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, wool bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
"Bastiano" Sofa & Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stendig
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stendig Co.
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Three Piece "Bastiano" Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stending, 1960s. Original Labels Intact
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 111.42 in D 75.99 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 30.32 in W 64.57 in D 34.65 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni attributed sofa seventies
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
production attr. Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
2 available, Sold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24.81 in W 57.29 in D 29.53 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Original Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana leather sofa.
Cassina.
Italy, 1969.
leather, chrome-plated steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Soriana sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury pair of Soriana two seater sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Midcentury Italian Leather Sofas, Pair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina midcentury italian leather sofas - pair.
Each sofa measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Bastiano Four Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare 4 seater "Bastiano" Sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa was manufactured in solid ash by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Black Leathe/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26 in W 79 in D 30.75 in
Italian MidCentury Brown Leather Soriana Sofa by Afra Tobia Scarpa Cassina, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
Soriana
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
Leather Bastiano Sofa and Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Leather 3 seater Bastiano sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.47 in D 30.71 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Four-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina; Scarpa; Mid-Century Modern; Boucle Wool; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Post-Modern; Postmodern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A superb 3 seat original Soriana sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 24.81 in W 99.61 in D 38.59 in
3-Seater Bastiano Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A three-seater sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by the Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Original Natural Leather, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
same estate, please enquire to acquire the entire suite.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
H 26 in W 67 in D 36 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Artona’ Sofa in Elm and linen for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, Italy 1975
This sofa shows
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Linen, Elm, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Two-Seater Sofa in Velour, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lasne, BE
Black leather and metal sofa. Dimensions: Seat height 41cm. Wear due to time and age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Soriana 4 seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in cognac leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in OSS, NB
Soriana 4 seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina In its original cognac leather and chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Winner of the "Compasso d'Oro Prize" in 1970.
Structure in Chromed steel
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 Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
. Outstanding piece in near perfect condition, with original Cassina Labels. The most celebrated sofa by Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987.
This corner shaped sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 133.86 in D 98.43 in
Rare Afra & Tobia Scarpa ELOGIO sofa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Houston, TX
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Elogia modular sofa
B & B Italia
Italy, 1985
leather, wood, glides
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
B&B ITALIA Afra & Tobia Scarpa Modell Coronado Leather Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
B&B Italia black leather sofa Modell Coronado designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 25.75 in W 117 in D 31 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool
Manufactured by Cassina in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 83.47 in D 29.93 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "920" Brown Leather Two Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '60
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" brown leather two-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the afra tobia couch you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every afra tobia couch was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a afra tobia couch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each afra tobia couch bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one afra tobia couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and B&B Italia produced versions that are worth a look.
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