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Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Africa Chairs
1970
Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel
30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1985
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Erasmo Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Afra and Tobia Scarpa Erasmo Lounge Chairs stand as a testament to timeless elegance and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Tobia & Afra Scarpa Monk Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Francisco, CA
This beautiful set of 4 Scarpa Monk chairs in stunning black patinated leather and wood are unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Scarpa duo’s Artona line was in fact the first
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Soriana Series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina Italy Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian lounge chair in the style of Soriana series by Afra & Scarpa for Cassina Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman in great condition. Decal manufacturer's and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of refined comfort and style.
About the designer:
Afra and Tobia Scarpa are renowned postmodern
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966.
In 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966.
In 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Afra & Tobia scarpa 'Soriana' lounge chair with ottoman, Cassina 1969.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.2 in W 33.86 in D 48.04 in
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in cognac leather with walnut legs.
About Afra
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Ciprea' Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Ciprea' easy chair, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare large set of so called 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
The Soriana
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 2 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967.
It is one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, chair, brass, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This chair is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 2 Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970's.
A minimal and striking design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Piarotto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed; was presented at the Salone del Mobile di Milano in 1980. Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Soriana Lounge Chair, Tobia & Afra Scarpa Orignal Leather, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Soriana lounge chair, Tobia & Afra Scarpa orignal leather, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 51.19 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair in Grey Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chair upholstered in grey bouclé wool, designed in Italy in the 1960s. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Chairs in the Style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four chairs, Italian, in the manner of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The elegant and strong chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Directly from our private collection, a set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 in
Set of 10 Red Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 10 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967.
It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The shape presents some
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, 'Gitana' lounge chair and ottoman, fabric, metal, Italy, 1993
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Soriana lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original leather and chromed steel. Iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
7 'Monk' Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Seven Canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus Segesto dining chairs, set of four
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Milano, IT
" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in 1976 and part of the "Torcello" series, which
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Elmo Green Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Seattle, WA
by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1970s. The leather is soft and subtle. Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.5 in W 38 in D 40 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chair in Cognac Leather Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, set of eight dining chairs model ‘121’, wood, leather, Italy, Cassina, 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
This pair of dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Soriana Lounge Chair Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970’s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soriana lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970’s. Reupholstered in cognac
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Dining Chairs, circa 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Set of four beautifully sculpted maple wood and boucle dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Maple
Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni.
Beuatiful modern design wooden
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Model Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Model Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1970s
Discover the charm of the 70s with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molenti
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
We love this neutral set of chairs in steel and canvas by the giants of 1970's Italian design, Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974.
Wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Four Italian Mastro Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, c.1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Four Mastro chairs in metal and fabric by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, c.1970s
Lacquered metal and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Lounge Chair in Corduroy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chair, model '944', corduroy, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 black leather chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 black leather chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.34 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Ciprea' easy chairs, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Stildomus "Torcello" dining chair in wood and leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Milano, IT
rare set of four "Segesto" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in 1976 and part of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair
This chair measures: 22 wide x 18 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of six.
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of six.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 121 Chairs by Cassina 1960s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
From 1963 to 1966 the architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa collaborated with the Italian company
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of fourteen
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 32.09 in W 18.71 in D 18.12 in
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Scarpa Afra Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the scarpa afra chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every scarpa afra chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect scarpa afra chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A scarpa afra chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one scarpa afra chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Molteni produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Scarpa Afra Chair?
Prices for a scarpa afra chair start at $350 and top out at $112,400 with the average selling for $6,628.
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