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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969.
Although technically
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of one
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" chaise longue and ottoman, green velvet and steel, Italy, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 51.19 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Brown Velvet Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana three 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 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, 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 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Soriana 2 Seater with Original velvet Fabric by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1970
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
intage Soriana 2 seater with original textile from the 70ties designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.96 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
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
Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Soriana Ottoman by renowned designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Poltrona Soriana, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questa Poltrona Soriana, disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Cassina nel 1960, è uno degli esempi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Cassina Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of Italian elegance into your living space with the Cassina Soriana Three Seater
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Pink, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, pink and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful green velvet and metal sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-Seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s - New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 25.6 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The 'Soriana' line was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition.
A true icon of style, Soriana, characterized by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Metal
Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition.
A true icon of style, Soriana, characterized by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition.
A true icon of style, Soriana
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
espresso colored velvet and restored in our professional studio.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Soriana
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Light Blue Alcantara Soriana Chaise Lounge for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” chaise longue, Alcantara and metal, Italy, 1969.
The Soriana lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 27.96 in D 51.97 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 3
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Italy, Burgundy Velvet, 1969, Set of three
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Soriana armchair and pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of Soriana armchair and footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
Soriana armchairs and pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of Soriana armchairs and footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in
1970s Cassina Soriana sofa in Velvet beige by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in NIJMEGEN, NL
The sofa is in very good condition, hardly used. Velvet Beige. The frame is in ok condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Fabulous Pair of Soriana Chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Finchley, London
Wonderful pair of iconic Soriana club chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in newly upholstered luxurious
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Azure Alcantara "Soriana" Chaise Lounge by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Straight out the Space Age an extremely rare light blue alcantara "Soriana" chaise longue by Afra
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
H 26.76 in W 28.4 in D 52.01 in
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Blue Cotton Velvet Soriana Italian Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 66.93 in L 25.2 in
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Blue Cotton Velvet Soriana Italian Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in L 25.2 in
Italian Modern Brown Velvet Metal Soriana Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown velvet and metal iconic Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 40.95 in D 102.37 in
Two Velvet 'Soriana' Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Two 'Soriana' armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin for Cassina. Foam padding
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.38 in W 35.44 in D 40.56 in
'Soriana' Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Ochre Mohair Velvet Fabric, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
has been reupholstered by a professional craftsman in a warm yellow-ochre velvet with a mohair look
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 25.99 in W 63 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana 3 Seater Sofa in Sky Blue Velvet for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana big three seater sofa in sky blue velvet for Cassina 1970.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 98.43 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Living Room Set in Sky Blue Velvet for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana living room set in sky blue velvet for Cassina 1970.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 23.63 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Beige and Brown Optical Velvet Sofa Soriana by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful Soriana sofa was produced in Italy, circa 1960s. It is made from velvet in a pretty
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 23.63 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
Pair of 'Soriana' sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Pierre Frey velvet, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
Pair of iconic 'Soriana' sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. First designed in 1969 and produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 70.08 in D 40.56 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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.38 in W 36.23 in L 26.38 in
'Soriana' Sofa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Soriana two seater sofa, designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina. Foam
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Soriana by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Soriana lounge chair designed in 1970 by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Original dark red
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1960s.
This Sofa is in its original black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Chair covered in a floral velvet
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Sofa design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Soriana sofa or settee couch by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Velvet taupe color.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Two-Seat Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Beautiful two-seat Soriana sofa with a chromed metal structure and upholstered with dark velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
velvet fabric.
Designer: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Manufacturer: Cassina
Country: Italy
Model: Soriana sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 'Soriana' sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1970's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
This iconic 'Soriana' sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 and produced by Cassina in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "Soriana" Armchairs Designed by Tobia Scarpa and Edited by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Soriana" armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Structure in chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large model Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970.
The sofa has
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa in Original Black Anthracite Corduroy, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" two-seat armless sofa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970s. Originally
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 26 in W 67 in L 26 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set with Sofa Armchairs and Ottoman Soriana for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Exquisite Soriana set with a two-seat Soriana sofa, two armchairs and one ottoman with a chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 66.93 in L 35.44 in
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Soriana Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of soriana velvet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and metal, every item from our selection of soriana velvet was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of soriana velvet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of soriana velvet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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A piece of soriana velvet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,826, while the lowest priced sells for $2,339 and the highest can go for as much as $33,037.
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