Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs. Structure in black wood and seats in white plastic.
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Plastic, Wood
Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs. Structure in black wood and seats in white plastic.
Plastic, Wood
$18,885 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Eight Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973 This set of eight Dialogo chairs features: - Natural beechwood structure - Black lacquered plastic s...
Plastic, Beech
$9,442 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973 This set of four Dialogo chairs features: - Natural beechwood structure - Black lacquered plastic sea...
Plastic, Beech
$2,551
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Dialogo - Chair with leather seat by Tobia Scarpa for Tacchini
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in Alcamo, IT
Dialogo (Chair with Armrests) Design by Tobia Scarpa The Dialogo, a chair with armrests, is a masterpiece by Tobia Scarpa, celebrated on the occasion of its 50th anniversary with th...
Leather, Wood
$37,600 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 14
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$10,720 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$25,500 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$5,100 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$10,200 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$5,360 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, set of 2
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$32,160 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 12
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$16,525 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.27 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of the 121 chair.
Leather, Walnut
$26,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.27 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of the 121 chair.
Leather, Walnut
$20,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.27 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of the 121 chair.
Leather, Walnut
$30,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.27 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 12
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of the 121 chair.
Leather, Walnut
$21,440 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac 1973, set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$15,300 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.27 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of the 121 chair.
Leather, Walnut
$37,100 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 14
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$31,800 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 12
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$26,500 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 10
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$16,500 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of six The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Leather, Walnut
$22,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$5,500 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of two The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Leather, Walnut
$11,000 / set
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of four The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
Leather, Walnut
$10,269 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
Leather, Ash
$2,850 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
PAIR Original 70s Brown Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia 'Dialogo' Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Madison, WI
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, ‘Dialogo’ Chairs, Chromed Metal and Natural Leather, Italy, 1974.
Metal, Chrome
$6,846 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.28 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Chairs, Light Wood & Leather 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in bari, IT
Set of four Dialogo model chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, produced in the early 70s.
Animal Skin, Beech
$3,246 / set
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Set of 4 Vintage 'Dialogo' Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four 'Dialogo' chromed dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Metal
$2,550 / item
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$2,680 / item
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$2,750 / item
H 30.91 in W 20.28 in D 17.13 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, White Leather, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973 The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair.
Leather, Walnut
$12,984 / set
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in black fiberglass and metal details.
Fiberglass, Wood
Tacchini Dialogo Velvet Chair by Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Dialogo celebrates its 50th birthday with this re-edition by Tacchini: a tribute to the timeless lines that define it and to the great master who designed them.
Velvet
$36,000 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Italian Set with Dialogo Dessau Chairs and Centro Progetti Tecno Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of twelve Dialogo Dessau dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered bas...
Metal, Chrome
$745 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Afra and 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, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...
Metal, Chrome
Customizable Tacchini Dialogo Armchair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Dialogo celebrates its 50th birthday with this re-edition by Tacchini: a tribute to the timeless lines that define it and to the great master who designed them. ash, natural or walnut.
Textile, Leather, Walnut
$3,608 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Customizable Tacchini Glossy Lacquer Dialogo Armchair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Dialogo celebrates its 50th birthday with this re-edition by Tacchini: a tribute to the timeless lines that define it and to the great master who designed them. ash, natural or walnut.
Leather, Textile, Walnut
$745 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
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, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integr...
Metal, Chrome
$745 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
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, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integr...
Metal, Chrome
$745 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
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, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integr...
Metal, Chrome
$9,207 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Made in Italy, 1970. Set of four "Dialogo" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973. The feature of this "D...
Plastic, Beech
$975 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Afra and 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 steel, lacquered plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base ...
Steel, Chrome
$975 / item
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Afra and 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 steel, lacquered plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base ...
Steel, Chrome
$16,526 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Very are leather Dialogo Dessau dining chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa C&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Rarely does a complete matching set of Dialogo Dessau chairs in leather surface on the market.
Chrome
$1,062
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
rare "dialogo" chair, design afra and tobia scarpa , made in 1974 for b&b italia, version with chromed and lacquered metal frame color yellow gold and seat and back in black fibergla...
Metal
$9,443 / item
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Dialogo Mid-Century chairs in plastic and wood by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Busnago, IT
Dialogo plastic and wood chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s. Set of four Dialogo chairs made of plastic and wood. The black plastic seat and back are slightly curved. The rectangu...
Plastic, Wood
$4,485 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Set of 4 "Dialogo" Chairs, Italy 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Important Set of four chairs Model "Dialogo" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the firm B&B Italia. The frame is typically made of black lacquered wood, while the curved seat and back are m...
Leather, Wood
$10,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.25 in D 21 in
Four Leather Dialogo Dining Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Dialogo leather dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Leather, Ash
$25,968
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 51.19 in
Rare Tobio Table & Dialogo Dessau chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
The Dialogo Dessau chair is known for its architectural cantilevered structure but was almost exclusively produced in plastic.
Marble, Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Dialogo armchair with leather seat.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A black leather and wood Dialogo chair. I'm not sure of the exact timber used, it might be Ash.
Dialogo Dessau by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Marano Di Napoli, NA
Set of two Dialogo Dessau by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Metal
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
4 'Dialogo' Midcentury Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Enschede, NL
Set of four 'Dialogo' dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, circa 1970, Italy.
Steel
Unavailable
H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in
1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&b Italia ‘Dialogo’ Dining Chairs- Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the early 1970's for B& B Italia.
Fiberglass, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973.
Plastic
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Walnut, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Afra And Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" chairs For B&B Italia, Walnut, 1973 - Original Chevron Fabric.
Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Model Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oirlo, LI
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Model Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s Discover the charm of the 70s with the Dialogo chair, designed by the famous Venetian architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Chrome
Italian "Dialogo" Chair By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian "Dialogo" Chair By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B - Sold Individually Italy, 1970s
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Hitchin, England
An Afra and Tobia Scarpa Dialogo chair for B&B Italia, 1970s. The pieces feature an oak angular frame with a black fibreglass seat and back.
Fiberglass, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.28 in D 21.26 in
Amazing set of Twelve, Tobia (son of Carlo) and Afra Scarpa “Dialogo” chairs
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Super rare set of 12 "dialogo" chairs designed by , Tobia (son of Carlo) and Afra Scarpa" and produced by B&B Italia for a short period in 1974.
Ash
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in L 31.11 in
Pair of Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, circa 1970
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy, circa 1970.
Fabric
Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra e Tobia Scarpa, black leather ‘dialogo’ chairs, B&B Italia, Italy 1974 Gorgeous combination of a walnut frame with black original leather seating.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Designed in the early 1970s by the visionary duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the Dialogo chair is a masterclass in quiet complexity.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Dialogo dining chair was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the early 1970s.
Plastic, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa x B&B Italia "Dialogo" Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of 12 Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia "Dialogo" Dining Chairs, 1973, ebonized wood rectangular armrests and supports and black resin seats and seat backs, marked "modello Di...
Resin, Wood
Set of Four Black Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four armchairs with walnut frame and black leather upholstered seat and back. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy, circa 1970s. Marked by maker.
Leather, Walnut
Set of Four Black Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four armchairs with walnut frame and black leather upholstered seat and back. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy, circa 1970s. Marked by maker.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32.49 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
"Dialogo" Black leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
"Dialogo" black leather and pale wood chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The ‘Dialogo’ chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convinces with its two a...
Wood, Leather
Sold
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 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
The monochrome design in black highlights the form of the ‘Dialogo’ chair. Condition : Good vintage condition without damage or repairs.
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in wood, seat and back in black fiberglass and metal details.
Fiberglass, Wood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Italian "Dialogo" Leather Chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 24 Available
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian "Dialogo" leather chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia - 24 available.
Metal
"Dialogo" Brown Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Eight "Dialogo" brown fiberglass and pale wood dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and con...
Wood, Fiberglass
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in L 31.11 in
"Dialogo" Black Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of four "Dialogo" black leather and walnut dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and c...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Eight "Dialogo" Black Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of eight "Dialogo" black leather and ash dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convi...
Leather, Walnut
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H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Postmodern Dining Chair Dialogo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa chair for B&B Italia model Dialogo, walnut, wool and leather.
Leather, Wool, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of "Dialogo" model dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italian, circa 1970s.
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Italian Mid-Century Plastic Wood Chairs Dialogo by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Plastic and wood chairs Dialogo by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Set of four chairs Dialogo in plastic and wood.
Plastic, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in L 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, set of 4.
Leather, Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in L 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, set of 8.
Leather, Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in L 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, set of 4, edition with armrests.
Leather, Walnut
Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia.
Chrome
Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 9
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia.
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 'Dialogo' Chromed Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 'Dialogo' chromed dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s.
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
"Dialogo" Dining Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Melbourne, VIC
"Dialogo" dining chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia.
Leather
Dialogo dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s - set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 Dialogo dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B italia.
Chrome
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H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Black Fibreglass Dialogo Dining Chair Set by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Set of Four fibreglass Dialogo dining chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B & B Italia, circa 1970, Italy.
1970's Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Dialogo Dining Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
An incredible example of 1970s design, the Dialogo dining chairs was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the 1970s.
Chrome
Dining Chair Dialogo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Naples, IT
Dining chair with walnut frame and black leather upholstered seat and back. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italy, circa 1970s.
Leather, Wood
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H 32 in W 20.25 in D 17 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Set of Six ‘Dialogo’ Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs; 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs; the seat and back rest in a rich chocolate brown fiberglass and supported on...
Fiberglass, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 16.54 in
Set of eight cognac leather Dialogo Dessau dining chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BE
This rare set of Dialogo Dessau cantilever armchairs was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for C & B Italia in the 1970s and represents an exceptional example of Italian postwar desi...
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of 4 Dining Chairs Model “Dialogo” for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Modern set designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Model "Dialogo" of 1974. The set is made of ash wood and black plexiglass cover (same seat and backrest). Product Prod. B&B 1974. The s...
Plastic, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair 'Four Available' for B&B, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" chair for B&B Italia, 1970s Black leather seat and backrest, oak angular frame.
Oak, Leather
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Midcentury Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of four Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" chair for B&B Italia, 1970s. Black fibreglass seat and back and oak angular frame.
Fiberglass, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of two Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" chair for B&B Italia, 1970s Black fibreglass seat and back and oak angular frame.
Fiberglass, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.28 in
Set of 6 Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
Leather, Fiberglass
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Dialogo Chairs in Leather and Wood by B&B 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather and metal details.
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six Dialogo Chairs in Oak and Fiberglass for B&B 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in oak wood; seat and back in black fiberglass.
Fiberglass, Oak
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” Chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, set of 4.
Leather, Walnut
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H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Private listing for Mrs. G. - 4 Dialogo chairs with Pierre Frey fabric
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A summary of the costs: 4x chair 875 3500 4x frame staining 130 520 4x upholstery 200 800 5 meter fabric 750 Total for 4 chairs: €5570,- * *This set made on request will have a...
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
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H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Eight ‘Dialogo’ Dining Chairs in Dark Brown
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, set of eight ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, black lacquered wood, dark brown velvet upholstery, Italy, 1970s The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by A...
Wood, Velvet
Dialogo Scarpa Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1974. This set of six dining chairs is both slender and firm at the same time. The leather seat and back very thin b...
Wood
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, 1974, set of 4.
Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Dialogo Cognac Leather Dining Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, large set of dining chairs, cognac leather and wood, Italy, 1974. This set of dining chairs is both slender and firm at the same time. The le...
Leather, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.87 in
Six Leather Dialogo Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Beautiful set of six "Dialogo" dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
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H 31.3 in W 20.28 in D 21.86 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Set of Six 'Dialogo' Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs, walnut, fabric, leather, Italy, 1974 The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1974, capti...
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
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H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
1970's Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Dialogo Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Rochester, England
An incredible example of 1970s design, these Dialogo dining chairs were designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the 1970s.
Chrome
$17,000 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...
Brass
$38,500
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Gavina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultra...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$14,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” easy chairs for Cassina, 1967, Italy, set of four. These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the 1960s Italian manufacturer C...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$51,000 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...
Leather, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$5,022 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,361 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$6,704 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$6,917 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$6,964 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$9,206 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.