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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 ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Tall Octopus Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Kensington, MD
Tall Octopus Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Additional information:
Featured at Kensington
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana 2 seater by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, reupholstered in metallic green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
the designers:
Afra and Tobia Scarpa graduated at the Istituto Universitario d’Architettura in Venice
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, ON
collection, received the prestigious Compasso D'oro award in 1969 for its innovative design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Mod TL59 Two Tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Mod. TL59 two tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Italy, circa 1975. Manufactured by Poggi. Metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Sfera, A Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Sfera »
An aluminum and blown glass pendant light, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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 "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
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
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Adjustable Fireplace Screen, circa 1970, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa adjustable fireplace screen for Dimensione Fuoco, circa 1970, Italy.
Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bilobo, Pendant Light, Flos, 1964
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
, Afra e Tobia Scarpa designers, All'insegna del pesce d'oro, Milano 1968, p.101
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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
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 Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Compasso d'Oro prize in 1970. Afra Bianchin (1937-2011) and Tobia Scarpa (1935) began their long
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Walnut Armchair, Afra and Tobia Scarpa Style "Pigreco Chair"
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original 1960s walnut armchair Afra and Tobia Scarpa style
Measures cm: H 64/42, W 53, D 46
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Large "Torcello" Coffee Table by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Skokie, IL
Tobia and Afra Scarpa large "Torcello" coffee table for Stildomus, Italy, 1960s.
The 'Torcello
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Mahogany Coffee Table by Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant mahogany coffee table with smoked glass top designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Mahogany
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
:
Afra and Tobia Scarpa graduated at the Istituo Universitario d’Architettura in Venice and formed one of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" won the Compasso d'Oro prize in 1970.
Afra Bianchin (1937-2011) and Tobia Scarpa (1935) began their
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” three-seater for Cassina, velvet and chromed steel, Italy, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Afra Scarpa & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Sideboard
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, sideboard, model 'Artona', walnut, leather, Italy, 1975/1979
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Compasso d'Oro prize in 1970.
Afra Bianchin (1937-2011) and Tobia Scarpa (1935) began their long
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
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
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
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Tobio dining table B&B Italia 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconinc 'Tobio' dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by B&B Italia. A true
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
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 for Maxalto Artona Console Cabinet in Walnut & Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, console cabinet model 'Artona', walnut burl, walnut, ebony
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa cognac leather bed model Morna for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa - bed frame in cognac-colored leather - composed of headboard with integrated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
H 23.23 in W 126.78 in D 89.38 in
1975's Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Coffee Table Edited by Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The Afra & Tobia Scarpa coffee table stands as a masterpiece in the realm of furniture design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch, Fruitwood, Maple, Oak
1970s Midcentury Coffee Center Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, Wax-Polished
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern coffee centre table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, 1970s in turned beech and walnut
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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
"Butterfly" floor lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Stupenda piantana disegnata da Afra & Tobia Scarpa per l'azienda italiana "Flos" negli anni '80
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Italian Bar Cart in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian bar cart in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 75cm; W= 76 cm; D=45
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
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
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Settee in Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, two-seat sofa brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966.
This high
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Set 12 chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. Africa - Gruppo Unico, 80/90
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
Set 12 sedie Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. Africa - Gruppo Unico, 80/90
Stile
Vintage
Periodo del design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra and Toba Scarpa Soriana Cassina Pouf or Ottoman c1970s; Modern; Italian Original black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Soriana Pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana; Cassina; Pouf; Ottoman; Red Fabric; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, large oval dining table model ‘Artona’, walnut, walnut burl, ebony
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
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
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
1960s Leaving Room Set, Sofa & Armchairs in leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designers
These are particular famous and fabulous complete set for living room
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Fir
H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Centre Table in Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern coffee centre table in Afra & Tobia Scarpa Style 1970s in turned beech and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
H 14.57 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
maintaining history, form, and function.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa have received the Compasso d'Oro in 1969 to
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 & 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
Postmodern Walnut Coffee Table Top Cristal Fumè, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Scarpa for Cassina. Labelled
Measures cm: H 35, W 77, D 77.
About Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra and Tobia
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 13.78 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
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Afra D For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the afra d you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every afra d was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a afra d, we have 498 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the afra d you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A afra d, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Maxalto each produced at least one beautiful afra d that is worth considering.
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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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