Who designed the Soriana sofa?

Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the Soriana sofa. The low foam and metal sofa features a button-tufted backrest and seat. The prolific duo’s most recognized designs include the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa (1966) and the Soriana seating collection (1970). Work on the Soriana sofa began in late 1969 for an early 1970 debut, and it feels as radical today as it did in its heyday. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Soriana sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.

Soriana Sofa

Cassina Leather Couch

H 24.8 in W 99.6 in D 38.6 in

944 Soriana 3-Seat Sofa in Tess Look Corda

By Cassina

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Cassina was established in 1927 in the Northern region of Brianza, Italy, an area noted for its skilled artisans and woodworkers. Rooted in high quality Italian craftsmanship Cassina...

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Pair of "Soriana" sofas by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in merlot mohair.

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H 26 in W 66 in D 34 in

Pair of "Soriana" sofas by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in merlot mohair.

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Soriana sofas designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina.

Materials

Steel

Pair of "Soriana" Sofas Designed by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina, Italy, 1960s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Pair of "Soriana" sofas designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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Soriana Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the soriana sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and fabric, every soriana sofa was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the soriana sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A soriana sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one soriana sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Tobia Scarpa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Soriana Sofa?

Prices for a soriana sofa start at $3,200 and top out at $46,673 with the average selling for $12,000.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.