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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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. The chairs have a solid lacquered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Iconic Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Armchair for Gavina 1960's
Located in Milano, IT
Bastiano Armchair , Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Mid century Italian Armchair - Just rehupolstered with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Custom Hand Crafted Bastiano Sofa in the Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano style three-seater sofa with simple wooden frame for a classic and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Tobia and Scarpa Bastiano Sofa '1962 Model'
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa (created in 1962) Knoll Edition 1975 Restored cream-coloured
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Canapes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia and Scarpa Bastiano Sofa '1962 Model'
Tobia and Scarpa Bastiano Sofa '1962 Model'
H 25.6 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Four Armchairs Wood Dark Red Velvet Fabric
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
& Tobia Scarpa’s Bastiano armchairs. Its laquered wood has been restaured but still show some minor
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, c.1970s, Italy. The three seater plush sofa features the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Sofa Model Bastiano Produced by Haimi in Finland
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Bastiano designed by Tobia Scarpa. Produced by Haimi in Finland.
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Leather

1970s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, England
and Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano armchairs of the same era, the ubiquity of the bucket chair in
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Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Italian Armchairs
1970s Italian Armchairs
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 36.62 in
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Attributed to Knoll by Tobia Scarpa, no label is present. Incredibly beautiful design, and original
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Modern Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A two seater ‘Bastiano’ sofa, designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Upholstered in black leather with
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Pair of Beech 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A pair of black leather and beech 'Bastiano' lounge chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960 Designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa new Green Boucle "Bastiano" 2-Seater Sofa for Knoll, 1960s, Italy
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in The Hague, NL
period Italian design item. Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experimental design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wenge, Bouclé

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucija, SI
This mid century coffee table was designed by the Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1962 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Leather, Wood

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

Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low coffee table was designed by the architectural duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1962 and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid century Vintage bastiano sofa loveseat by Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Gavina
By Gavina, Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
rosewood woodgrain. Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina. Made in Italy 1960 has knoll label as well as a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s, exemplifies a refined balance
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early pair of Bastiano lounge armchairs in tan leather and Italian walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2-Seat Sofa Model Bastiano Tobia and Afra Scarp, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
2-seat sofa model Bastiano Tobia and Afra Scarpa Knoll, 1975 Measures: Length 153 x 80 x 70
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes

Materials

Leather

Scarpa 'Bastiano' Coffee Table for Gavina/Knoll International, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International form Italy 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s Two-seater sofa mod
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina Italian 'Bastiano' Marble and Rosewood
By Cassina
Located in Queens, NY
tops supported by rosewood frames with corner legs. (PRICED AS PAIR) (TOBIA AND AFRA SCARPA FOR CASSINA
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lisieux, FR
Great Tobia Scarpa 3 seats sofa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
H 26.78 in W 83.47 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
H 26.78 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in
Knoll International table model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa teak wood
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International table model 'Bastiano' by Tobia Scarpa Beautiful coffee table by Afra and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak, Wood

Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Design Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic
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Vintage 1960s European Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Knoll International Armchairs Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Dark Brown
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International armchairs model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather dark brown A classic and chic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Knoll International Armchairs Model 'Bastiano' by Tobia Scarpa in Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International armchairs model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac. Classic and chic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic and chic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Knoll International 3-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 3-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac A classic and chic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Two-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cologne, DE
Two-seat sofa, designed in 1962 by Afra and Tobia Scrapa. The sofa is of an extremely high quality
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Bastiano" Sofa and Armchair Set by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, circa 1965
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching 'Bastiano' three-seat sofa and pair of armchairs, designed by Tobia Scarpa and
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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

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano" sofa, by Knoll,rosewood frame with leather-recovered loose
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa.
H 23.63 in W 0.6 in D 23.63 in
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Loveseat for Knoll, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
1960's Tobia Scarpa Bastiano loveseat for Knoll, professionally restored, new upholstery. This
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Oak

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Loveseat for Knoll, 1960s
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Loveseat for Knoll, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.93 in
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, circa 1970
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano three-seat sofa for Knoll International. Ebonized oak, original wool
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960"s Scarpa Bastiano Sofa from the Studebaker Estate. Faded but good black leather, which now
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Enamel

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa
H 26 in W 83.5 in D 30 in
Mid Century Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa for Knoll White Boucle, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
This Mid Century Tobia Scarpa Bastiano three-seat sofa for Knoll International was made in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Walnut Loveseat for Stendig
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano loveseat for Stendig. A lovely loveseat with an iconic design from
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" 3-Seater
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very nice original three seater by one of the most famous designers of Italy: Tobia Scarpa. Tobia
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Oak

Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" 3-Seater
Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" 3-Seater
H 21.26 in W 82.68 in D 29.53 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa
H 21 in W 83.5 in D 29.75 in
Early Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Loveseat
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with its’ original maker (Gavina) tags and original importer (Knoll) tags. This piece has been fully refinished and reupholstered. There are multiple woods used in the const...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' armchair by Gavina, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century camel leather and oak frame 'Bastiano' armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Armchair by Knoll, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century cognac leather and oak frame 'Bastiano' armchair designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Armchair by Knoll, 1970s
Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Armchair by Knoll, 1970s
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in L 29.14 in
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.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 31.11 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' three seater sofa by Knoll, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century orange fabric and ebonized wood frame 2 seater 'bastiano' sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Two-Seat Sofa with Cognac Leather
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, 'Bastiano' settee, leather and walnut, Italy, design 1960, manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' two seater sofa by Knoll, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century black leather and ebonized wood frame 2 seater 'bastiano' sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Tobia Scarpa Bastiano For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tobia scarpa bastiano you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tobia scarpa bastiano — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the tobia scarpa bastiano you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each tobia scarpa bastiano bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful tobia scarpa bastiano that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tobia Scarpa Bastiano?

Prices for a tobia scarpa bastiano start at $450 and top out at $11,400 with the average selling for $4,606.

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Questions About Tobia Scarpa Bastiano
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Yes, Tobia Scarpa is related to Carlo Scarpa. A well-known architect and designer in his own right, Tobia is the son of the legendary architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia in Venice, where he met designer Afra Bianchin, who would become his wife and long-time collaborator. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tobia Scarpa furniture.