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Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rosewood Coffee Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern rosewood coffee or cocktail table
By Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Afra & Tobia Scarpa ELOGIO sofa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Houston, TX
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Elogia modular sofa
B & B Italia
Italy, 1985
leather, wood, glides
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage B&B Italia Tobio Table Marmor Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italien, 70er
By B&B Italia
Located in Bern, CH
Absolute rarity!
Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa, table in red marble, produced by B & B Italia 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
Four Leather Dialogo Dining Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Dialogo leather dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The frames have been freshly
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 21 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
"Basilian I" Rattan Bookcase by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Koper, SI
The Basilian 1 was a series of furnishing designed by Italian architects Tobia Scarpa and Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases
Materials
Copper
H 66.93 in W 28.75 in D 13 in
Coronado Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpe for B&B Italia, with Footrest
By B&B Italia
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Measures: Armchair h90xl100x95
footrest h34xl70x50.
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare 'Polygonon' Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, dining table 'Polygonon', glass, electro-coated stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Erasmo leather sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Erasmo leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s
Erasmo sofa in a very rare buffalo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of “Basilian I” Rattan Coffee Tables by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Koper, SI
The Basilian 1 was a series of furnishing designed by Italian architects Tobia Scarpa and Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in W 110.24 in D 32.68 in
Italian Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Model Erasmo in Brown Leather
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant and modern pair of large armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia manufacture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 24.81 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
Two-Seater Sofa "Coronado" Design Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
"coronado" model two-seater sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
Made on iron
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 36.62 in
'Tobio' Leather + Travertine Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly elegant ‘Tobio’ dining table by designers Afra e Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 30 in W 62 in D 51 in
Pair of Leather Coronado Armchairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare Polygonon Dining Table Italy 1984
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Polygonon' model dining or meeting table, glass, electro
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 78.35 in D 35.44 in
Coronado Sofa by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tulsa, OK
materials offers a prime example of B&B Italia’s industrial culture. First launched in 1966, Coronado
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Polyester
Italian modern brown leather pouf Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather pouf Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pouf mod. Coronado
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 13.59 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Vintage 'Dialogo' Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four 'Dialogo' chromed dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Polygonon, Dining Table, B&B, 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Paris, FR
rested on an octogonal metal base with an iridescent green and blue color.
Manufactured by B&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Pr Scarpa Design B & B Italia Coronado Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic pair of Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, imported buy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Vintage Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
& Tobia Scarpa which become an evergreen design icon. B&B Italia is an Italian company founded in 1966 in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Coronado Leather Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lucija, SI
Coronado armchair in black leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Produced by B&B Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
"Dialogo" Brown Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
"Dialogo" brown fiberglass and pale wood chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s
The ‘Dialogo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
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 modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
brown plastic feet.
Produced by B&B Italia in 1970s and designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 34.26 in W 92.52 in D 39.38 in
Italian brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Tobio Table in Leather and Crystal by B&B Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
decorative sandblasted frame.
Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B in the 1970s
Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 28.94 in W 59.06 in D 51.19 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Eight 'Dialogo' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of eight ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, black lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Six 'Dialogo' Dining Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, black lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
"Dialogo" Black Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
One of six "Dialogo" black leather and ash dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Dialogo Chairs in Leather and Wood by B&B 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
metal details.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1970s
The Dialogo chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
High Back Armchair Coronado by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italiy 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
details.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1973.
The Dialogo chair present
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Leather Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Table Model Tobio with Marble Top B&B
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
Italia, Tobia and Afra designed one of the cornerstones of comfort-symbolic furniture: Coronado, a piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 51.19 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Leather Coronado Living Room Set for C&B Italia, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966 and produced by the Italian manufacturer C&B Italia in 1969.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia from the 1960s are iconic examples
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage Italian Leather Coronado Sofa and Stool by C&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Italian leather Coronado sofa and stool by C&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofas for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
affixed on both pieces read 'Coronado' designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and modern pair of large armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia manufacture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 111.42 in D 75.99 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona Coffee Tables
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Stunning and rare pair of tables with ebony inlay by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B America. One
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood
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
Stunning Coronado chairs in cognac leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
& Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
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 2 Erasmo' Lounge Chairby Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1990s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
B&B Italia in the 1990s, exudes elegance and comfort. With a timeless design, these lounge chairs
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 27.5 in W 40 in D 51 in
Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia in Tan Brown Leather
Pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Dialogo dining chairs in burgundy leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
in burgundy/brown original leather.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Bonanza 2 seat sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for C&B, Italy, 1970's
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels , BE
Very comfortable!
We also have the one and three seaters available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Dialogo Dining chair by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
Tobia Scarpa for BB Italia. This one is in beautiful condition, the cognac leather has been extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pouf in Patinated Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By C&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lejre, DK
Ottoman in cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and made for C&B Italia, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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
Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leather-working and hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 37 in D 38 in
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There is a range of b and b italia tobias for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique b and b italia tobias was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. B and b italia tobias have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Modern b and b italia tobias are consistently popular styles.
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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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