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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created inte­ri­ors and furni­ture
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Customizable Tacchini Sempronia Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Circular elements fit together in a double circle that evokes the signature of the great master who designed it. Twin legs, created by the intersection of two cylinders, extend up to...
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Textile

Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

Set of 4 Tobia & Afra Scarpa Monk Chairs
Set of 4 Tobia & Afra Scarpa Monk Chairs
H 29.8 in W 20.3 in D 18.5 in
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dessau" black chair Afra Tobia Scarpa 1974, B&B Italia Black plastic seat and chrome metal
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Black Leather Chairs for Bernini, Italy, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Carlo Scarpa walnut and black leather chairs mod. 1934/765 for Bernini, 1977. 765 is planned by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

"Dialogo" Black Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
One of six "Dialogo" black leather and ash dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
black calf skin leather. The chair the Cassina label underneath. Designer: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs. The Mastro design was created on
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Miss
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

"Monk" Black Leather & Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wilton, CT
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, made in Italy by Cassina, circa 1970’s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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 Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Lounge Chairs for B&B Italia, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

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

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

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
made of ashwood and the seat and back in black lacquered plywood. Tobia Scarpa and his wife Afra
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

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

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of sixteen
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight
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 leather, Italy, 1965, set of six
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of four
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of twelve
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of ten
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of sixteen
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

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 lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of fourteen
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

"Soriana" Single Seat Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
this chair model changed the face of upholstered furniture of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The designer
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Set of Four Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous set of four "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Woven Black Ash Wood Dining Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ash Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Scarpa Chair Black For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic scarpa chair black available at 1stDibs. Each scarpa chair black for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 93 variations of the antique or vintage scarpa chair black you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a scarpa chair black — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A scarpa chair black made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Tobia Scarpa each produced at least one beautiful scarpa chair black that is worth considering.

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