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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 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 and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Lounge Chair in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Carlotta by Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Scarpa for Cassina. These babies have undergone a complete professional makeover, with brand new cushions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash, Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 and Tobia Scarpa Mod. ‘925’ Easy Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. '925’ easy chair for Cassina, Italy 1966. Beautiful example made out of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 14
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 16
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red 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 14
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red 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 12
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten. Iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

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 red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

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

Carlotta Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian armchairs "Carlotta" designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1970s Italy. These armchairs feature a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman Cassina Italy, 1970s leather, chrome-plated
Category

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

Materials

Bouclé

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana set for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana set Cassina Italy, 1970 leather, chrome-plated steel 28 h × 70 w × 41
Category

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

Materials

Bouclé

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four 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

Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of original Soriana chairs, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs in Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, model '944', corduroy, chrome
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, original cognac leather, Italy, 1969, set
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six 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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red 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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 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

Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy, 1969, set
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Carlotta" Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two "Carlotta" lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Essential structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Brown leather and metal chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Modèle: Soriana. Stamped Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra and Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” lounge chairs for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in leather black and metal . Stamped Cassina. Wear due to time and age of the chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 121 Chairs by Cassina 1960s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
(including B&B, Cassina, Fabbian, Gavina, Stildomus, Veas); their armchairs, chairs and sofas include the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Cassina Ciprea Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
Cassina Ciprea Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy Beautiful lounge chairs made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Leather, Foam

Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has now
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Cassina pair of Armchairs Mod. SORIANA
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
production of armchairs, chairs and sofa. Here a pair of Armchairs mod. Soriana in collaboration with Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Soriana Lounge Chair + Ottoman by Tobia + Afra Scarpa 1969 by Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge chair 'Soriana' with ottoman, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

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Scarpa Chair For Cassina For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal scarpa chair for cassina for your home. Each scarpa chair for cassina for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 712 variations of the antique or vintage scarpa chair for cassina you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the scarpa chair for cassina you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A scarpa chair for cassina, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made scarpa chair for cassina over the years, but those crafted by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Molteni & C are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scarpa Chair For Cassina?

The average selling price for a scarpa chair for cassina at 1stDibs is $9,551, while they’re typically $296 on the low end and $112,400 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.