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Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vigonza, Padua

They designed for Gavina (sofa "Bastiano" 1961), and then followed with a series of projects with several other companies.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

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H 29.53 in W 83.08 in D 29.53 in L 29.53 in

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, leather Italy, 1962 When Tobia Scarpa first designed the Bastiano Sofa in 1962, he wanted to provide seating that was sophisticated and ele...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa

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H 28 in W 107 in D 30 in

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Dallas, TX

A large Bastiano sofa with rosewood frame and beautifully patinated black leather.

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Vintage 1960s Sofas

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H 27 in W 83.5 in D 32 in

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa for Knoll by Gavina in Rosewood

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Scarpa Bastiano sofa for Knoll by Gavina in taupe velvet with a rosewood frame.

Midcentury Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa

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H 25.5 in W 59 in D 30 in

Midcentury Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Bastiano loveseat with dark rosewood frame and rich brown leather cushions. Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the piece retains its original upholstery and finish. Gavin...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Sofa by Scarpa

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H 30 in W 61 in D 30 in

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Sofa by Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sleek rosewood and white leather Bastiano loveseat by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina circa early 1970's. This example has a solid rosewood frame with white leather cushions and bolsters.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather

"Bastiano" Sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa

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H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in

"Bastiano" Sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Leather sofa designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, three seats.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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H 25.99 in W 83.08 in D 30.32 in

Fully Original "Bastiano" Sofa Set by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll

By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa

Located in Berlin, DE

Very elegant combination in brown leather and dark stained wood. The leather shows some patina but the condition is really superb.

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Metal

$16,251

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 94.49 in

Anfibio sofa and bed in leather by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy 1970

By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970. The sofa is in original leather, very good condition, smaal sign of aging, The sofa can be opened and t...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

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Bastiano Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bastiano sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every bastiano sofa was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bastiano sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bastiano sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bastiano sofa over the years, but those crafted by Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bastiano Sofa?

Prices for a bastiano sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $11,400, while the average can fetch as much as $5,519.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.

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