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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Italian

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.

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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, pair of 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, patinated leather, Italy, 1974. Pair of 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The cognac lea...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970
Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

"Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Made in Italy, 1970. Set of four "Dialogo" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973. The feature of this "D...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Plastic, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Milano, IT

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chair for Molteni, 1970s – Walnut & Canvas A true icon of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was conceived in the 1970s by the renowned duo Afra ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Wood

Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Marenco

Located in Nicolosi, IT

This set of six sculptural dining chairs is a stunning example of Italian modernist design from the 1970s. Designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the chairs feature a di...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 2 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Milano, IT

4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair . Offered for sale is a rare set of 4 "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia S...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Wood, Walnut, Leather

Rosewood Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Raf Simons Fabric
Rosewood Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Raf Simons Fabric

Rosewood Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Raf Simons Fabric

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. Italy. Reupholstered in Raf Simons/Kvadrat fabric

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's
Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's

Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's

By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Pigreco" chair by designer Tobia Scarpa in walnut with genuine leather seat. This chair was manufactured in the 1950's by the Italian company Gavina. Retain their Stendig paper ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage bicolor dining chairs Italian design by Vico Magistretti for Schiffini
Vintage bicolor dining chairs Italian design by Vico Magistretti for Schiffini

Vintage bicolor dining chairs Italian design by Vico Magistretti for Schiffini

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Milano, IT

4 Dining Chairs set - wood chairs in beech by Vico Magistretti round and minimal and still contemporary in double color. Spinzi is a Milano based creative atelier specialised in ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Wood

Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa
Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa

Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Scarper Chair 925 by Afra and Tobias Scarpa 1965 The iconic 925 Scarpa Lounge Chair is a strikingly elegant lounge chair. Easily recognized by its firm and robust wooden frame and t...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Set of 8  Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
Set of 8  Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967

Set of 8 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

Set of 8 Red Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle structu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967

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 become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle structure w...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 10 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Tacchini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Price listed for starting fabric and Walnut Stained ash wood Africa is a chair that encapsulates a perfect synthesis of structure, form, and functionality in a sculpture that highli...

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2010s Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Wood, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Rare, Afra, Scarpa, italian, 1980s, leather, patina, collector's item Designed in 1985 for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, this chair is a ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 4 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Animal Skin, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 42 cm Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of 12. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "A...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 6 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Animal Skin, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas 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 off white canvas and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Dialogo Dessau dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, Total Black, 1965
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, Total Black, 1965

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, Total Black, 1965

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chair for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965 Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical double...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of two. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal soluti...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal tres...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10

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 manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black and English red leather upholstery...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in San Francisco, CA

Afra & Tobia Scarpa design "Africa" chair for the Artona line by Maxalto, Italy. Elegant and sophisticated design combining form with function, beautiful to admire and comfortable to...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac 1973, set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac 1973, set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac 1973, set of 8

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of eight. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121”...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6

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 manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure. Fully restored in Italy. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the 121 chair in 1965. A sketch from 1943 made by Carlo Scarpa (Tobia’s father) inspired its shape. Two thin plywood “petals” compose the seat and the backrest. They are available with leather upholstery or aniline-dyed. The back has cut in the lower part, required due to a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point. Furthermore, the basis is a solid wood double trestle. Eight screws link...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two eq...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again t...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of six. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa'...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 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 o...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of six. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of t...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of four. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 6 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 43 cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIV...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

A set of 2 Monk chairs designed by the formidable husband-and-wife duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa, renowned for their work that harmonizes materials, technology, and aesthetics. The chair...

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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chair for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965 Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typica...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 12

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of twelve. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structur...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut, 1966, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut, 1966, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut, 1966, Set of 2

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and hazelnut leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut an...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s
rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s

rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in taranto, IT

rare "dialogo" chair, design afra and tobia scarpa , made in 1974 for b&b italia, version with chromed and lacquered metal frame color yellow gold and seat and back in black fibergla...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1966
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1966

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1966

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and hazelnut leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. T...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1966
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1966

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 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 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair
1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair

1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Brescia, IT

"Dessau" black chair Afra Tobia Scarpa 1974, B&B Italia Black plastic seat and chrome metal tubolar frame Excellent condiction.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal

8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 8 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The chairs feature rosewood frames, with black leather upholstery. The chairs are stru...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

set of 6 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for MAXALTO ANNI 70s
set of 6 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for MAXALTO ANNI 70s

set of 6 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for MAXALTO ANNI 70s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Milano, MI

Set of 4 chairs model Africa, from the Artona collection, designed in 1975 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto (B&B Italia). The chairs have a sculptural frame of solid blond/light ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chair for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1966
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1966

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 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 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The armchair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of six Miss Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy, 1980s
Set of six Miss Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy, 1980s

Set of six Miss Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy, 1980s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Berlin, DE

This set of six chairs, is the version with black leather upholstery to the seat and armrests, paired with frames in black-stained ash. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1986, the...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of four. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Vico Magistretti, Mario Bellini, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,005 and can go as high as $108,801, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,690.
Questions About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    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.