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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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Scarpa duo’s Artona line was in fact the first
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chairs in the Style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four chairs, Italian, in the manner of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The elegant and strong chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 'Gitana' lounge chair and ottoman, fabric, metal, Italy, 1993
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in cognac leather with walnut legs.
About Afra
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 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 & 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
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Dining Chairs, circa 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Set of four beautifully sculpted maple wood and boucle dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Set of 4 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molenti
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
and Tobia Scarpa. The Mastro chairs have a light black steel frame in black and they are upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Ciprea' easy chair, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus Segesto dining chairs, set of four
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in 1976 and part of the "Torcello" series, which
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Set of 2 Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 2 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967.
It is one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Piarotto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed; was presented at the Salone del Mobile di Milano in 1980. Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana lounge chair and ottoman
Cassina
Italy, 1970s
leather, chrome-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of 2 Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970's.
A minimal and striking design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 34.26 in D 38.59 in
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
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
H 29.34 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
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
H 29.34 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
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
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Set of 10 Red Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 10 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967.
It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. ‘925’ Easy Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. '925’ easy chair for Cassina, Italy 1966. Beautiful example made out of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Cassina Ciprea Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Cassina Ciprea Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
Beautiful lounge chairs made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Leather, Foam
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
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
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni.
Beuatiful modern design wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dining table and four chairs Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Altwies, LU
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
Africa
Artona series
Dining table and four chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
H 25.5 in W 38 in D 40 in
Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974.
Wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Set of 4 Chairs in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 4 Chairs in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Dialogo Dining chair by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
An iconic and much sought after design, the Dialogo dining chair was designed in 1974 by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
leaf 6. In the manner of Italian masters Afra and Tobia Scarpa chairs, with the similar shaping as the
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Beech
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
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
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1975, the quirky mix chair was originally designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Lounge Chair in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chair, model '944', corduroy, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, 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
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 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
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
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
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960. Seats having recent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.25 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Ciprea' easy chairs, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Afra And Tobia Scarpa Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of afra and tobia scarpa chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique afra and tobia scarpa chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Afra and tobia scarpa chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Afra and tobia scarpa chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Maxalto each produced beautiful afra and tobia scarpa chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Afra And Tobia Scarpa Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $594 on the low end and $46,000 highest priced.
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