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Bastiano Chair

Bastiano Chairs
Bastiano Chairs

Bastiano Chairs

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Bastiano Chairs

Located in London, England

Pair of Afra and Tobias Scarpa Bastiano chairs for Gavina, Italy 1970s. Generous leather drop in cushions supported by the architectural like frames.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Lutz, FL

1970’s “Bastiano” model club chair designed by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ebonized Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Ebonized Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

Ebonized Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 2000s. Italy. Original lambchop boucle fabric

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, ES

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960 ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarp...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Knoll Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
Knoll Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa

Knoll Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa

By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, a true masterpiece of luxury furniture.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1 Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chair
1 Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chair

1 Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chair

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pasadena, TX

Similar in design to the Bastiano lounge chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll in 1969.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Italy, 1960
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Italy, 1960

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Italy, 1960

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in New York, NY

A classic and chic pair of club/lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Knoll, Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century vintage "bastiano" lounge chair with an Birch frame and chair is in original Brown leather with the Original cushions.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Bastiano Style Lounge Chair In The Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Bastiano Style Lounge Chair In The Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa.

Bastiano Style Lounge Chair In The Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa.

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano style lounge chair, with simple wooden frame for a classic and casual style mid-century low profile living room seating.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Bastiano lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1961
Bastiano lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1961

Bastiano lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1961

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Bastiano lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1961 The Bastiano lounge chair is one of the most recognisable designs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, defin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian 'Bastiano' Leather Longue Chair By Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
Italian 'Bastiano' Leather Longue Chair By Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s

Italian 'Bastiano' Leather Longue Chair By Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian ‘Bastiano’ lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather

By Simon Gavina Editions, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, ash, Italy, 1961 Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series re...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

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Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa

Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa

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H 26.78 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in

Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lisieux, FR

Beautiful set of two lounge chairs in black leather and wood. Classic of the design from the 20th century

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Chairs, a pair
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Chairs, a pair

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Chairs, a pair

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s, fully restored in Maharam “Bright Grid.” These chairs read well but do have minor scuffs and scratches present on the wood

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Bastiano Leather and Rosewood Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
Pair of Bastiano Leather and Rosewood Chairs by Tobia Scarpa

Pair of Bastiano Leather and Rosewood Chairs by Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Stamford, CT

Stunning pair of 1960s black leather and rosewood Bastiano chairs by Italian designer Tobia Scarpa for Gavina and sold in the USA thru Knoll furniture.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975

By Gavina, Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: GAVINA Country: Italy Model: Bastiano lounge club chairs Material: Walnut / Tan leather Design period: 1975 Size WDH in cm: 93 x 80 x 73 seat hei...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975

By Gavina, Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: GAVINA Country: Italy Model: Bastiano lounge club chairs Material: Walnut / Tan leather Design period: 1975 Size WDH in cm: 93 x 80 x 73 se...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Scarpa Pair of Bastiano Chairs in Black Leather and Rosewood, Knoll Italy, 1975
Scarpa Pair of Bastiano Chairs in Black Leather and Rosewood, Knoll Italy, 1975

Scarpa Pair of Bastiano Chairs in Black Leather and Rosewood, Knoll Italy, 1975

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Afra and Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: KNOLL Country: Italy Model: Bastiano lounge club chairs Material: Brasilian Rosewood (Rio Palissander) / Black leather De...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Black Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Black Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Black Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975

By Gavina, Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Designer: Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: GAVINA Country: Italy Model: Bastiano lounge club chairs Material: Walnut / Black leather Design period: 1975 Size WDH in cm: 9...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bastiano Lounge Chair Pair in Walnut by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Bastiano Lounge Chair Pair in Walnut by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

Bastiano Lounge Chair Pair in Walnut by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lutz, FL

1970’s “Bastiano” model club chair designed by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian leather and rosewood lounge chairs
Italian leather and rosewood lounge chairs

Italian leather and rosewood lounge chairs

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H 22.84 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Italian leather and rosewood lounge chairs

Located in BE

What a nice pair of lounge chairs. these lounge chairs are very reminiscent of Carlo Scarpa's bastiano chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

The Bastiano chairs, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll in 1962, is a landmark of modern Italian design that merges architectural rigor with effortless comfort.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chairs
Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chairs

Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chairs

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H 22 in W 36 in L 22 in

Bastiano Scarpa Style Lounge Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of leather lounge chairs. They are similar in design to the Bastiano lounge chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll in 1969.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960

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H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 31.11 in

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dino Gavina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic lounge chairs, pure comfort and patina. Very nice contrast natural leather and rosewood frames.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs Gavina 1968
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs Gavina 1968

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs Gavina 1968

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H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 31.11 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs Gavina 1968

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dino Gavina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice pair of club chairs model Bastiano designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair Tobia Scarpa For Gavina Bastiano Lounge Chairs
Pair Tobia Scarpa For Gavina Bastiano Lounge Chairs

Pair Tobia Scarpa For Gavina Bastiano Lounge Chairs

By Dino Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Pasadena, TX

A pair mid century modern Bastiano lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and made by Gavina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International
Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International

Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International

By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather lounge chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, c.1970s, USA. The plush lounge chair features black leather upholstered cushions encased in an angular wood frame. Dime...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chairs 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960
Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chairs 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960

Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chairs 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960

By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful large-scale lounge chairs in Brazilian Rosewood (Rio Palisander) and black leather by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina – Italy, 1962. Priced individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of blue leather Bastiano lounge chairs by Tobia Scarpa
Pair of blue leather Bastiano lounge chairs by Tobia Scarpa

Pair of blue leather Bastiano lounge chairs by Tobia Scarpa

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Dallas, TX

An early pair of Bastiano club chairs in original blue leather. Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina.

Category

Vintage 1960s Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bastiano Rosewood Knoll Club Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bastiano Rosewood Knoll Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bastiano Rosewood Knoll Club Chairs

By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern pair of "Bastiano" rosewood lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Brown Mohair Lounge Chair, 1970s
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Brown Mohair Lounge Chair, 1970s

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Brown Mohair Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Coronado, CA

A perfect "Bastiano" lounge chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Canvas, Mahogany

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs in Brown Mohair
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs in Brown Mohair

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs in Brown Mohair

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Coronado, CA

A perfect pair of "Bastiano" lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Bastiano Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Bastiano Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

Bastiano Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather lounge chair and ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, c.1970s, Italy. The plush lounge chair features the original tan leather upholstered cushions encased in an angular wood ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Bastiano Style Lounge Chairs Rosewood and White Leather, Italy, 1970
Italian Bastiano Style Lounge Chairs Rosewood and White Leather, Italy, 1970

Italian Bastiano Style Lounge Chairs Rosewood and White Leather, Italy, 1970

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

The model is very reminiscent of Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano lounge chairs, but the connections are typical Percival Lafer.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Stendig Italy 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Stendig Italy 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Stendig Italy 1970s

By Stendig Co., Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in San Diego, CA

Klassik and chic club/lounge chair from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, imported by standig Italy, circa 1960.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Knoll Pair Bastiano Club Lounge Chairs Italy
Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Knoll Pair Bastiano Club Lounge Chairs Italy

Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Knoll Pair Bastiano Club Lounge Chairs Italy

By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredible pair of "Bastiano" club lounge armchairs, by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy, circa 1970s. In good vintage condition. The dimensions are...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Two Bastiano Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1970s
Set of Two Bastiano Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1970s

Set of Two Bastiano Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1970s

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Iconic and very comfortable lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Beige Suede Leather for Knoll
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Beige Suede Leather for Knoll

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Beige Suede Leather for Knoll

By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Very comfortable Bastiano lounge chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1962 for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s newly upholstered.
Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s newly upholstered.

Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s newly upholstered.

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in The Hague, NL

Bastiano armchair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina 1970s. Black wooden structure with new boucle upholstery. Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the Manner Set of Four Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the Manner Set of Four Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the Manner Set of Four Chairs

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H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the Manner Set of Four Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bari, IT

In 1960 they had their first collaboration with Gavina, for whom they designed the Bastiano armchair, the Pigreco chair, and the metal bed Vanessa.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Bastiano Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bastiano chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bastiano chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bastiano chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each bastiano chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one bastiano chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bastiano Chair?

Prices for a bastiano chair start at $999 and top out at $8,900 with the average selling for $3,675.

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