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Pair of Italian Leather Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Coronado leather chairs . Chairs are in original vintage condition and comfortable .
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rosewood and Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Bastiano chair win straight grain rosewood veneer, brass hardware and original slate grey
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Rosewood and Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa
Rosewood and Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa
H 27.5 in W 35.75 in D 29.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs 1970 Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel 30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
H 18.12 in W 30.71 in D 22 in
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Style Faux Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of super comfortable Tobia Scarpa style faux Cognac leather lounge chairs with plush back
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has now
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Bastiano" Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Bastiano" Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina. Original Leather in Oxblood Brown. Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

Mid-Century Soriana Lounge Chair, Tobia & Afra Scarpa Orignal Leather, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Soriana lounge chair, Tobia & Afra Scarpa orignal leather, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Tobia & Afra Scarpa Monk Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful set of 4 Scarpa Monk chairs in stunning black patinated leather and wood are unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Tobia & Afra Scarpa Monk Chairs
Set of 4 Tobia & Afra Scarpa Monk Chairs
H 29.8 in W 20.3 in D 18.5 in
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

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

Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 black leather chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 black leather chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Set of four Africa chairs with a structure in walnut wood and burl, seats upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tobia Scarpa, two Pigreco wooden chairs for Gavina, set of two (1959)
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

'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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Black Leather Chairs for Bernini, Italy, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Sacile, PN
Carlo Scarpa walnut and black leather chairs mod. 1934/765 for Bernini, 1977. 765 is planned by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Dialogo" Black Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
One of six "Dialogo" black leather and ash dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th Century Carlo Scarpa Set of Six Chairs mod. Kentucky
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Turin, Turin
six chairs with wood structure and leather, designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Bernini, in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Kentucky chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Misinto, IT
Kentucky is a chair born from the collaboration between Carlo Scarpa and the Bernini company. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Italian Mid Century Modern, Set of 4 Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa Style, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing set of 4 dining chairs in a deep brown colored leather with a solid wooden frame. Made
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Elm

7 'Monk' Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Seven Canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Monk" Black Leather & Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Carlo Scarpa "1934" Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, set of 6
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa "1934" dining chair for Bernini, walnut and reddish brown leather, Italy, 1977, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Original Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969. The chairs still have
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair in Cognac Leather Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, set of eight dining chairs model ‘121’, wood, leather, Italy, Cassina, 1965
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Scarpa Leather Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the scarpa leather chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each scarpa leather chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Find 330 options for an antique or vintage scarpa leather chair now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the scarpa leather chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A scarpa leather chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Tobia Scarpa each produced at least one beautiful scarpa leather chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Scarpa Leather Chair?

A scarpa leather chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,164, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $49,273.

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