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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Iconic Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Armchair for Gavina 1960's
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Fine Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, premium Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, c.1970s, Italy. The three seater plush sofa features the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962
The "Bastiano" sofa by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
Two-seater sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 33.08 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Gavina, 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid century Vintage bastiano sofa loveseat by Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Vintage "bastiano" sofa loveseat with a rosewood frame and newly reupholstered tan
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lucija, SI
the Italian manufacture Gavina. It is an early production table from the Bastiano series. It is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
manufactured by the Italian manufacture Gavina. It is an early production table from the Bastiano series. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 13 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s, exemplifies a refined balance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Wood
H 25.99 in W 83.86 in D 30.71 in
Bastiano Chair by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Italy. Reupholstered in red geometric chenille fabric. Remnants of a Knoll label.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bastiano low table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Bastiano low table by Tobia Scarpa in rosewood.
Two pieces available.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Scarpa 'Bastiano' Coffee Table for Gavina/Knoll International, Italy, 1960s
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International form Italy 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 30.12 in D 29.53 in
Bastiano 2 seater sofa in leather by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Bastiano 2 seater sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa. Supporting structure in rosewood. Flying cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960s
Dimensions D
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.97 in W 83.27 in D 29.93 in
Tobia Scarpa White Lacquered Sofa 3 Seats Model Bastiano for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
White lacquered sofa 3 seats model Bastiano by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina italy 1960s
The lot is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Gavina (sofa "Bastiano" 1961), and then followed with a series of projects with several other companies
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 53.55 in D 53.55 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
following year for the Soriana Armchair for Cassina. Other notable projects include the iconic 1960 Bastiano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.38 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in
Tobia Scarpa Square Walnut Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Cassina. Other notable projects include the iconic 1960 Bastiano collection for Gavina, consisting of a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.18 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
include the iconic 1960 Bastiano collection for Gavina, consisting of a sofa, lounge chair, and tables
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
H 15.36 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
design office in Montebelluna.] They designed for Gavina (sofa "Bastiano" 1961), and then followed with a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Two-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Cologne, DE
piece, manufactured by Gavina.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Bastiano" Sofa and Armchair Set by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, circa 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching 'Bastiano' three-seat sofa and pair of armchairs, designed by Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
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
Tobia Scarpa For Knoll Gavina Bastiano Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Bastiano sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and made by Gavina for Knoll. Wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Coffee table, design by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Bastiano collection
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
Seventies coffee table, design by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina.
It is one of the first tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in W 30.12 in D 29.53 in
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. This example
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Canvas, Mahogany
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. These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa with Black Leather
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for Gavina's experimental design lab in the 1960s. About the result
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.2 in W 83.86 in D 31.5 in
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Renens, CH
The Bastiano sofa was designed in 1962 by Tobia Scarpa, and initially produced by Gavina until 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Driftwood, Leather
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1970
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Chicago, IL
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1970s. Sofa has been completely restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chairs 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina – Italy, 1962. Priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Bastiano armchairs designed in 1960 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy. Mahogany wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia Scarpa 3-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful large-scale 3-seat sofa 'Bastiano' in Brazilian rosewood (Rio Palisander) and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Bastiano Sofa by Gavina Steel Leather Feathers Italy 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa with supporting structure in rosewood, padding in polyurethane and and feather on covered elastic steel rods. Black leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs Gavina 1968
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' armchairs by Gavina, 1970s - set of 2
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century 'Bastiano' armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and designed for Knoll/Gavina.
These
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable set of 2 lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by designer duo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa Gavina Italy 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very warm and soothing looking 'Bastiano' sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italian Midcentury Wood Leather "Bastiano" Sofa 1960s
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design "Bastiano" model sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.08 in D 31.5 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Coffee Table Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare Bastiano coffee table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by Gavina Italy 1968. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Walnut and Black Leather Sofa and Chairs for Gavina
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful, all original Bastiano three seat sofa and pair of lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Two Seater Sofa, Gavina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in London, GB
The Bastiano series by Afra and Tobia Scarpa is one of the highly influential Italian design duo’s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Italian Midcentury Beech & Cotton Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern beechwood and brown cotton Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Bastiano Coffee Table from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare Bastiano coffee table from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968. The table is part of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina Italy 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern two seater ‘Bastiano’ was designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in the 60s and produce by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Divano Bastiano di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Gavina, Italia, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Quarrata, IT
Divano modello “Bastiano” di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, prodotto da Gavina in Italia negli anni ‘60.
La
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Coffee Table by Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Bastiano coffee table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by Gavina Italy 1968. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Bastiano Sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable lounge sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 24.81 in W 35.04 in D 31.5 in
Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s newly upholstered.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in The Hague, NL
Bastiano armchair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina 1970s.
Black wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 28.35 in W 35.83 in D 30.32 in
Set Bastiano Sofa, Armchairs and Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Italy 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of sofa, two armchairs and coffee table
Model Bastiano, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 28.35 in W 59.45 in D 31.5 in
Black Leather Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Leather Bastiano armchair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina 1960s.
Wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Two-Seat Sofa “Bastiano” from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Two-seat sofa “Bastiano” from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s. Dark stained solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.99 in W 59.45 in D 30.71 in
Leather Bastiano Sofa and Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Leather 3 seater Bastiano sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.47 in D 30.71 in
Bastiano Coffee Table By Alfra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina Italy 1961
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dino Gavina
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Bastiano coffee table by Alfra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy 1961.
Wenge frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wenge
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Gavina Bastiano For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gavina bastiano for your home. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, every gavina bastiano was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gavina bastiano, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A gavina bastiano, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made gavina bastiano has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina and Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.
How Much is a Gavina Bastiano?
The average selling price for a gavina bastiano at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.
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