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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa, patinated brown leather, metal, Italy, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Original Brown Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Original Brown Leather and Chromed Steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Brown Velvet Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana three seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Soriana in original brown leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning Vintage Soriana 3/4 seater in original dark brown leather. Signed.
Designed by Afra e
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
A 20th Century "Soriana" Armchair In Brown Fabric By Tobia Scarpa For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely “Soriana“ armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, made in Italy around the latter part of
Category
20th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 37.01 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two seater "Soriana" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Rare edition in original cognac
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs, a pair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s for Cassina, Italy. These chairs have an exceptional History - they were owned by visionary architect Arthur Cotton Moore. He had them reupholstered in a lovely mohair which...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Soriana Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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 And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Armchair For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous contours
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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 and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A saddle colored leather ottoman on rollers with tufted and stretched form having chromed metal banding to each end. An iconic piece of 1970's Italian design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charmant canapé dit Soriana deux places par Afra et Tobia Scarpa pour Cassina.
Très bel qualité du
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Soriana Chairs 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 Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina Italy Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian lounge chair in the style of Soriana series by Afra & Scarpa for Cassina Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Soriana Chair 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 Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Sofa, 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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Pink, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, pink and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
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 & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chair for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
A design armchair with soft, generous
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Space Age Modern “Soriana” Sofa Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Union City, NJ
Space Age Modern “Soriana” Sofa Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Newly reupholstered. This sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Denim Crafted Armchair For Cassina
Jeans from the historic Roy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful green velvet and metal sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 37 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina – 1970s Italian, Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Original 1970s 3-Seater Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina – Iconic Italian Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Soriana pouf or ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original 1970s cognac leather. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969,
Reupholster in new
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
-modern;
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Divano Due Posti Soriana di Tobia Scarpa per Cassina - Italia - 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Stiamo proponendo un divano vintage Soriana, progettato dall'iconico duo di designer Afra e Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 64.97 in D 37.01 in
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 Chaise Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare Soriana chaise longue/lounger by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970, The original
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 49.22 in
Mid-Century Soriana Seating Set by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Soriana Seating Set by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
H 26.38 in W 68.9 in D 40.56 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Champagne, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Soriana Lounge Chair in green linen fabric, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Soriana chair, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970.
Reupholstered in Angkor Mouse linen
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 26.78 in W 39.38 in D 40.95 in
Soriana armchairs and footrest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana set armchairs and footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 65.36 in D 38.19 in
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brown leather and metal chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Modèle: Soriana. Stamped Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 41.74 in
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 47.25 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool and Steel, Italy, 1969, set of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Soriana chaise longue and pouf by Afra and Tobia Scarpa with original leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Soriana chaise longue and pouf by Afra and Tobia Scarpa with original leather upholstery, coming
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century "Soriana" Amchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 2022
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century "Soriana" Amchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 2022
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Pair of "Soriana" Armchairs Designed by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Soriana" armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Structure in chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 37.01 in D 39.38 in
Soriana chaise longue by Afra and Tobia scarpa for Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
lounge chair by Cassina produced in the 1960s
the chair has been reupholstered with high-quality cotton bringing it back to a like-new condition
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Cotton
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the material/color/model of the product.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1970's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric held by a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, pair of Lounge Chairs and pouf
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
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Brown Soriana For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brown soriana for your home. Each brown soriana for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a brown soriana — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A brown soriana made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made brown soriana has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Brown Soriana?
Prices for a brown soriana can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $48,682, while the average can fetch as much as $10,380.
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