$68,987
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
$14,900 / set
H 26 in W 38 in D 40 in
Pair of Early production Soriana Chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Original Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Casina
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed the pair of cloud-like chairs for low-slung
Steel
$14,015 / 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
$5,133 / 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 Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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 Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana chair and ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in original dark brown Mohair wool
Chrome
Sold
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
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 Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
$13,000
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Bouclé
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$36,400
H 29.34 in W 43.31 in D 34.65 in
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Leather, Rosewood
$4,905
H 9.06 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Lamp or Hanging Light by Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern cocoon pendant lamp or hanging light. Designed & manufactured probably by Goldkant Leuchten, Germany, 1960s. Executed in sprayed...
Metal
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$4,148 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$2,430 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
$5,353 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
Walnut
$5,580 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970 A couple of big, stylish lounge armchairs that feature round lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—designed ...
Leather, Bentwood
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