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Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of C&B Coronado Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of C&B Italia "Coronado" armchairs by Tobia Scarpa with their
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 38.19 in
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Bastiano armchairs designed in 1960 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy. Mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tacchini Dialogo Leather & Walnut Armchair by Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
reinforces the typical double trestle structure by Tobia Scarpa. A chair with enveloping comfort – with
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Three Soriana Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa Published by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lyon, FR
Scarpa, published by Cassina. Chromed steel structure and original brown leather seat mounted on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Tacchini Dialogo Armchair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
strictly visible dowels and screws reinforces the typical double trestle structure by Tobia Scarpa. A chair
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Leather, Walnut
Puff Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, who designed it in 1969, starting with the new
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Coronado Lounge Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&b Italia
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Coronado lounge armchaairs chairs by Tobia Scarpa for
C&B Italia ( first edition ) modello
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century White Wool "Soriana" Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ibiza, Spain
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
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spontaneity typical of a day to be enjoyed outdoors.
In 1967, Afra and Tobia Scarpa crafted a chair that
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Pair of Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa with Rubelli Fabric by Luke Edward Hall
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Pair of Armchairs "Coronado" by Tobia Scarpa with Rubelli Fabric by Luke Edward Hall. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Red "Coronado" Armchair By Tobia Scarpa For B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful “Coronado“ armchair and footstool by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, made in Italy around
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Suede
Carlotta Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian armchairs "Carlotta" designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1970s Italy. These armchairs feature a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of RONDA armchairs by Afra et Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Pair of RONDA armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
*2 pairs available*
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Three Bastiano Armchairs in Leather by Tobia Scarpa, Haimi Finland, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Haimi
Located in Helsinki, FI
Three Bastiano armchairs in leather by Tobia Scarpa for Haimi Finland, from the 1960s. Palisander
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 36.03 in D 27.17 in
Knoll International Armchairs Model 'Bastiano' by Tobia Scarpa in Leather Cognac
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International armchairs model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac.
Classic and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa , Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa , Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
Armchair Model "920" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair Model "920" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
Knoll International Armchairs Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Dark Brown
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International armchairs model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather dark brown
A classic and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in
Extremely Comfortable Pair of Armchairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 70'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
. Original brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leather-working
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
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
20th Century Italian Stildomus Maple Torcello Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handcrafted veneered Maplewood, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Stildomus in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 41.25 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair of "Soriana" Armchairs Designed by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Coronado' Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Coronado' Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 37.8 in
Midcentury Modern Pair of Black Leather Soriana Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of armchairs Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited for Cassina. Structure in cromed
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 38.19 in D 39.38 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair in Wood and Leather by Maxalto 1975 Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 ca.
Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Bonanza 1 seat armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for C&B, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels , BE
Very comfortable and elegant armchair.
We also have the two seaters and three seaters available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 36.62 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1985
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beograd, RS
and Tobia Scarpa. The armchairs were manufactured by Maxalto as a part of their Artona Collection in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona Model 8552, Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beograd, RS
Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The armchairs were manufactured by Maxalto as a part of their Artona Collection
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Italian modern Black armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Vintage and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 37.01 in
Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s
Cockpit armchair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Italian "Dialogo" Leather Chair By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian "Dialogo" Leather Chair By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B - Sold Individually
Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Set of six chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy, 1970s Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Lounge Chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century lounge chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century lounge chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1960s
Green and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 21.66 in W 34.45 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century "Soriana" Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century "Soriana" lounge chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Set of Vintage Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Set of armchairs for B&B is an original armchairs set designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and realized
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Beech 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A pair of black leather and beech 'Bastiano' lounge chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Italian orange velvet armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern orange velvet armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Fabric
H 36.62 in W 35.83 in D 36.23 in
Italian brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.44 in W 37.8 in D 39.38 in
High Back Armchair Coronado by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italiy 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
70s
Design Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Producer B&B Italia
Coronado high back armchair
color dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Diagolo 4 Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of Diagolo 4 Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Leather Coronado Armchairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of lounge and comfy leather Coronado armchairs design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 37.8 in
An Early Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Ciprea" chair, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
An early example of a "Ciprea" chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 2 Erasmo' Lounge Chairby Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1990s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Erasmo Lounge Chairs, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 27.5 in W 40 in D 51 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rovereta, SM
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, 1969, set of two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 41.34 in D 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa , Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
Coronado Armchair by C&B Foam Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic armchair designed by the Scarpa couple in the 70s with foam padding and black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair Designed by Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The Pigreco chair is the first product designed by Tobia Scarpa, conceived in 1959 as a graduation
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Andre Coffee Table by Tobias Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Andre coffee table by Tobias Scarpa
1968
Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair with
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana Limited Edition Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Mid Century Armchairs by Tarcisio Colzani, Wood & Leather, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Pierre Cardin, Carlo Scarpa, Tarcisio Colzani
Located in Argelato, BO
context.
The influence of authors such as Afra and Tobia Scarpa is very strong on the author
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 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
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
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Find many varieties of an authentic armchair by tobia scarpa available at 1stDibs. Each armchair by tobia scarpa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are 449 variations of the antique or vintage armchair by tobia scarpa you’re looking for, while we also have 21 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an armchair by tobia scarpa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each armchair by tobia scarpa bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made armchair by tobia scarpa 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.
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