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Is Tobia Scarpa related to Carlo Scarpa?
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Yes, Tobia Scarpa is related to Carlo Scarpa. A well-known architect and designer in his own right, Tobia is the son of the legendary architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia in Venice, where he met designer Afra Bianchin, who would become his wife and long-time collaborator. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tobia Scarpa furniture.
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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, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of this couch, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Sideboard Red Lacquer and Walnut
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, sideboard, walnut, red lacquered wood, ebony, Italy, 1970s
This sideboard with strong geometrical lines is designed as part of the ‘Artona’ line by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
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, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Italian Modernist Bed "Marlo" designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an Exceptionally Rare Modernist bed "Marlo" designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni. It was designed in 1982 as an improved version of the 1970s '...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of six.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal trestl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
