$70,830
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 10 chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series
Wood
$7,440 / set
H 28.75 in W 255.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s – Original Upholstery
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s – Original Upholstery This exceptional set
Fabric, Beech
$8,283
H 23.63 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Soriana Chair by Scarpa in Original Chocolate Brown Mohair - Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy. This chair still has the much
Chrome
$14,900 / set
H 26 in W 38 in D 40 in
Pair of Early production Soriana Chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Original Upholstery
By Casina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed the pair of cloud-like chairs for low-slung
Steel
$14,406 / set
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Soriana chaise longue and pouf by Afra and Tobia Scarpa with original leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Soriana chaise longue and pouf by Afra and Tobia Scarpa with original leather upholstery, coming
Leather
$5,270 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1980's
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
original Scarpa chairs (see the close-up pictures). End caps and feet in P.V.C. black. A leather ring
Metal
$2,850 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
PAIR Original 70s Brown Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia 'Dialogo' Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madison, WI
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, ‘Dialogo’ Chairs, Chromed Metal and Natural Leather, Italy
Metal, Chrome
Original Carlo Scarpa Chair
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in MADRID, ES
Carlo Scarpa chair lacquered in red and upholstered with Hermès fabric. About the artist: Carlo
Wood
Sold
H 37.41 in W 26.38 in L 37.41 in
"Soriana" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in Original Gold Fabric
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of "Soriana" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969 in original gold
Chrome
Sold
H 25.99 in W 32.68 in D 37.41 in
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Original Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969. The chairs still have
Chrome
Sold
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in D 37.41 in
Soriana Chair and Pouf by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in Original Mohair, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana chair and ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in original dark brown Mohair wool
Chrome
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H 26.38 in W 36.23 in L 26.38 in
Soriana Chair in Original Brown Mohair Velvet by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
1 Soriana chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The chair still has the
Chrome
Sold
H 30.91 in W 22.25 in D 18.12 in
Set 4 Original vintage ‘Africa’ chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
Original vintage Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia scarpa, produced by Maxalto. Sold individually or
Brass
Soriana Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa original leather Soriana chair, Cassina, Italy, 1970s The Soriana collection
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Soriana sofa and lounge chair in original white corduroy by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning vintage Soriana two seater sofa and lounge chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Metal
Brown Leather Soriana Cassina Chair, Tobia Scarpa, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Brown leather Soriana Cassina chair, Tobia Scarpa, Italy Beautiful original chair, in lovely
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
1 Red Monk Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in Original Leather
By Molteni & C
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
(one chair has already been sold) Introducing to you a pair of ORIGINAL 'Monk' dining chairs by
Leather, Walnut
Original Black Leather Soriana Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Original Black Leather Soriana Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Chrome
Pair of Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Lounge Chairs in Leather and Mahogany
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This beautiful pair of original Tobia Scarpa Bastiano lounge chairs for Gavina measure in with a 36
Sold
H 30.25 in W 18.75 in D 20 in
Set of 4 1970s Tobia Scarpa Dining Chairs with Original Leather Sling Seat-Back
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy. Chairs are completely original including the finish which is in good
Leather, Beech
TOBIA SCARPA "SORIANA "LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN FOR CASSIANA
Located in Miami, FL
Original Tobia Scarpa designed lounge chair and ottoman. Imported by Atelier International for
Mohair
Hans Wegner Sawbuck Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A Danish oak and leather armchair. Designed by Hans Wegner Name - Sawbuck chair Model Number - CH-28 armchair was designed by Hans Wegner in 1951 and was one of the first fi...
Oak, Leather
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
$6,541Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$19,808 / item
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 125.99 in
Great Italian On The Rocks modular sofa in orange by Francesco Binfaré for EDRA
By Francesco Binfaré
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
On the Rocks by Edra — A Sculptural Masterpiece in Motion Design by Francesco Binfaré Discover a rare blend of artistry, comfort, and radical flexibility with On the Rocks — the mo...
Fabric
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
$3,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural 1940s Bentwood Armchairs Koželka & Kropáček with Original Upholstery.
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural 1940s Bentwood Armchairs by Koželka & Kropáček with Original Green Upholstery – Prague, Czechoslovakia A rare and elegant pair of bentwood armchairs designed in the 1940s...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
A French Napoleon III "Float" Armchair, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined (yet funky) Napoleon III armchair featuring the classic "float" arm design with fully upholstered seat, rolled back, and arms on turned, ebonized wood legs with original ca...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 12 Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Shearling Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 12 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered seats in a great quality lambswool. Made by Finsdahl Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1970s. These brutalist chairs have a ...
Wool, Wood, Pine, Lambskin
$6,242
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Sold|$3,080 / set
H 36 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Hand-Carved Organic Modern Armchairs, Sabina Pine, Mexico, Circa 1970
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful hand-carved Sabina of Mexico pine log chairs from Mexico, circa 1970. This somewhat primitive interpretation of the organic modern/brutalist design aesthetic really honors ...
Pine
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
$18,900 / set
H 31.7 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
Leather
Pair of Eugen Schmidt Soloform Lounge Chairs, Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl, Eugen Schmidt
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare chairs! Great form, steel legs with teak tips. Original leather is distressed. One chair has the original ES Soloform label.
Steel
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