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Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
Soriana two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina newly reupholstered in cream corduroy
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.6 in W 111.42 in D 75.99 in
Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Winner of the "Compasso d'Oro Prize" in 1970.
Structure in Chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
. Outstanding piece in near perfect condition, with original Cassina Labels. The most celebrated sofa by Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Pair of "Soriana" Sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pair of "Soriana" Sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1970. Original light brown
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.5 in W 69 in D 39 in
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two seater "Soriana" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Rare edition in original cognac
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Soriana Sofa; Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Italy; 1970s; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Original Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana leather sofa.
Cassina.
Italy, 1969.
leather, chrome-plated steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Original label
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool
Manufactured by Cassina in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Erasmo leather sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Erasmo leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s
Erasmo sofa in a very rare buffalo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Cassina 'Soriana' Four-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina; Scarpa; Mid-Century Modern; Boucle Wool; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Post-Modern; Postmodern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Soriana” three seat velvet sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian MidCentury Brown Leather Soriana Sofa by Afra Tobia Scarpa Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century brown leather Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
Soriana
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 41.34 in
Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 25.75 in W 117 in D 31 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Timeless Murano Sculptural Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, Space Age Collectible
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milano, IT
. Right now, it's styled next to a Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and armchairs by Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Early "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Coronado, CA
A very early and utterly sublime "Soriana" sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
2 available, Sold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24.81 in W 57.29 in D 29.53 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa, by Gavina, Italy 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. This sofa has a solid rosewood frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Soriana Sofas, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Soriana Sofa design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bari, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, upholstered in black velvet, was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa Suite for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Suite for Cassina c1969
A fantastic suite designed by the designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975.
Cubic ‘Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Leather Bastiano Sofa and Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Leather 3 seater Bastiano sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.47 in D 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Lauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Eggplant removable
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, three-seat sofa, model '920', brown leather, walnut, Italy, 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Couch for Cassina in Freshly Upholstered Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina this Soriana 3- seater couch is the ultimate in low and comfy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 24 in W 68 in D 38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Bastiano Four Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare 4 seater "Bastiano" Sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa was manufactured in solid ash by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
The lustrous original chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 83.47 in D 29.93 in
"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 100.01 in D 40.75 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A superb 3 seat original Soriana sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 24.81 in W 99.61 in D 38.59 in
3-Seater Bastiano Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A three-seater sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by the Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Original Natural Leather, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
same estate, please enquire to acquire the entire suite.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
H 26 in W 67 in D 36 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Two-Seater Sofa in Velour, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, champagne leather, Italy, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Wool Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, wool bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Black leather and metal sofa. Dimensions: Seat height 41cm. Wear due to time and age
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Soriana 4 seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in cognac leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in OSS, NB
Soriana 4 seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina In its original cognac leather and chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987.
This corner shaped sofa
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 133.86 in D 98.43 in
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana 2 seater by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, reupholstered in metallic green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "920" Brown Leather Two Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '60
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" brown leather two-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25.99 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
that changed the face of upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, who designed it in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. "920" Dark Blue 3 Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '70
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" dark blue fabric three-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.99 in W 86.62 in D 30.32 in
Rare Afra & Tobia Scarpa ELOGIO sofa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Houston, TX
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Elogia modular sofa
B & B Italia
Italy, 1985
leather, wood, glides
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Coronado Ivory Leather Four Seater Sofa, Italy, 1980
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Nice four seater sofa in Ivory leather, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa.
Very comfortable with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 110.24 in D 36.62 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa and Ottoman in Light Tobacco Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofa and ottoman in light tobacco leather by Cassina in aniline leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in
Italian modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown leather sofa Coronado Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Sofa mod. Coronado
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 34.26 in W 92.52 in D 39.38 in
Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of modular sofas in black leather and walnut designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 68.31 in D 29.53 in
Bonanza 2 seat sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for C&B, Italy, 1970's
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels , BE
Very comfortable!
We also have the one and three seaters available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Soriana Two Seater by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Green Mohair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Cassina; 1970s; Italian Design; Italy; Two Seater; Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Soriana Lounge Chair, a timeless creation by Italian designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
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