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Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia 1960s
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia from the 1960s are iconic examples
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Pr Scarpa Design B & B Italia Coronado Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic pair of Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, imported buy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Coronado chairs in cognac leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
& Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The seat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A plush pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs with footstool in lovely original top-grain light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Lounge Coronado Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For B&B Italia Tan Brown
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cambridge, GB
of extremely comfortable and iconic Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Lounge Chairs for B&B Italia, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Italian Leather Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Coronado leather chairs . Chairs are in original vintage condition and comfortable .
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Set of four Africa chairs with a structure in walnut wood and burl, seats upholstered with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
"Coronado" 1966), Cassina (armchair "Soriana" 1968), and Meritalia (chair "Libert" 1989). In 1964, they
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 121 Chairs by Cassina 1960s Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
From 1963 to 1966 the architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa collaborated with the Italian company
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1965. A few chairs present the original
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Dialogo Chairs in Leather and Wood by B&B 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
metal details. Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1970s The Dialogo chair
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
details. Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1973. The Dialogo chair present
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofas for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 'Coronado' two seat sofas in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Coronado Lounge Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&b Italia
By C&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Coronado lounge armchaairs chairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia ( first edition ) modello
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Bonanza Lounge Chair for C&B Italia, 1970, Set of 3
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set composed of three Bonanza lounge chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Leather, Foam

Extremely Comfortable Pair of Armchairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 70'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
A Very comfortable pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs in very good original condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
, lounge chair, and tables—later reissued by Knoll; the 1966 Coronado Armchair series for B&B Italia, a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
H 32.68 in W 63.78 in D 33.47 in
Postmodern Walnut Coffee Table Top Cristal Fumè, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Scarpa for Cassina. Labelled Measures cm: H 35, W 77, D 77. About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Afra and Tobia
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Crystal

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair in Wood and Leather by Maxalto 1975 Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 ca. Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Scarpa for Cassina in Italy during 1960s. This iconic coffee table is made in solid walnut with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury rectangular coffee table in walnut designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Artona Bed Frame in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, Stildomus, Veas); their armchairs, chairs and sofas include the Coronado armchair (1966), with its
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Table with Oval Shaped Top in Wood by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
, Stildomus, Veas); their armchairs, chairs and sofas include the Coronado armchair (1966), with its
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Brass

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Two Nightstands in Walnut by Maxalto 1970s Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A couple of Artona nightstands in walnut wood and metal details. Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Bedroom Set Artona with Bed and Nightstands by Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
walnut wood, leather and metal details. Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Metal

"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic "Andre" dining table designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury Rectangular coffee table in solid wood and smoked glass top by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Wood

Post Modern Papillona 750 Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1975
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
A very stylish and iconic vintage floor lamp designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa. This is the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Glass Vase I Molati Series by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for VeArt
By VeArt, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, Italy
, Stildomus, Veas); in their production of armchairs, chairs and sofas, the Coronado armchairs (1966) stand
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Fireplace Tools in Iron and Wood by Dimensione Fuoco 80s
By Dimensione Fuoco, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of fireplace tools in iron and wood, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Tobio Table in Leather and Crystal by B&B Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Scarpa and his wife Afra Bianchin began their long career together in 1959, designing the Pigreco chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Crystal

B&B Italia Coronado Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1960s Italy, Midcentury
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
B&B Italia Coronado Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1960s, Italy, midcentury This Coronado
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa “Coronado” Chair and Ottoman by B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather launch chair and ottoman by B&B Italia in original condition and comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado Chairs for C&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
became B&B Italia. The pair of chairs named Coronado have buttoned back rests and padded arms. There is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa For B&B Italia Coronado Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Coronado chair designed by Tobia Scarpa and made by B&B Italia. Dark brown
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Lounge Chair for C&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" brown leather lounge chair for C&B Italia. In original condition with wear
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of "Coronado" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Labeled 1975 Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of chairs in great original condition both signed and labeled. The Coronado chair was designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa Coronado Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather, B&B Italia, a Pair
By De Sede, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of coronado lounge chairs in cognac leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia circa mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa Leather Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Coronado armchairs for B&B Italia by Afra & Tobia Scarpa circa. 1977. Padded caramel
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa Leather Chairs
Tobia Scarpa Leather Chairs
H 28 in W 37 in D 33 in
Poltrona Coronado in stoffa attribuita a Tobia e Afra Scarpa per B&B 1966
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Premariacco, IT
'Coronado' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1966 circa. Classici piedini in plastica che tengono la struttura
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Vintage B&B Italia Coronado Armchair by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Austin, TX
Armchair designed by Tobia Scarpa and made by B&B Italia. Originally designed in 1966, this piece
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the Manner Set of Four Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
Set of number four chairs in walnut wood seat in leather designer Afra & Tobia Scarpa from the 70s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six 121 Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Cassina 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 121 dining chairs with walnut wooden frames and plywood, seats and backs covered with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 925, Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) "925" A very rare pair of ashwood and red leather lounge
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Lounge Chair and Ottoman Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair and ottoman Soriana by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy 1968. Rare lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Monk Chairs in Wood and Canvas for Molteni 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
crosspieces. The Monk chair was designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1973 and manufactured by Molteni in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra e Tobia Scarpa, black leather ‘dialogo’ chairs, B&B Italia, Italy 1974 Gorgeous combination
Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

B&B Italia Tobia Scarpa Coronado Lounge Chair in Light Brown Leather
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Extremely comfortable Coronado lounge chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Leather Sofa for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" 3-seat leather sofa for C&B Italia. The Italian furniture manufacturer C&B
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of C&B Italia Khaki to Cream Leather Chairs, Coronado Model, Italy, 1970's
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Austin, TX
A very comfortable pair of khaki to cream colored leather lounge chairs by Tobia Scarpa. the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of "Coronado" lounge chairs in cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and made for C&B
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Cassina Coffee Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italy in the 1960s by Cassina and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Ash

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Monk Chairs in Beech and Leather Molteni, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
joined two by two with crosspieces. The Monk chair was designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1973 and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Modern "Soriana" Amrchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
), Cassina (Soriana armchair, 1968), and for Meritalia (Libert chair, 1989). Afra and Tobia Scarpa have
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Tobia Scarpa Vanessa Bed Frame in Red Lacquered Metal for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
); their armchairs, chairs and sofas include the Coronado armchair (1966), with its innovative use of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern "Soriana" Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
), Cassina (Soriana armchair, 1968), and for Meritalia (Libert chair, 1989). Afra and Tobia Scarpa have
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very Rare Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Set by Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in L'Escala, ES
sofa, lounge chair, and tables—later reissued by Knoll; the 1966 Coronado armchair series for B&B
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Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

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Scarpa Coronado Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of scarpa coronado chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct scarpa coronado chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Scarpa coronado chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Scarpa coronado chairs bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Scarpa coronado chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much are Scarpa Coronado Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,410, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $63,456 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.