Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, green velvet, Italy, 1969 Although technically
Stainless Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Easy Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969 Although
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Tobacco Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" chaise longue, tobacco velvet and steel, Italy, 1969. Although
Velvet
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
Chrome
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
Chrome
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
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian
Chrome
"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
Metal
$3,468Sale Price|30% Off
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
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 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
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
Velvet
$10,901Sale Price|30% Off
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
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
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
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Pink, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, pink and chromed steel, Italy, 1969. Although
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, a 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
Velvet
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
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
Velvet
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Soriana Lounge Chair is a classic piece of furniture designed by the Italian designers Afra and
Velvet
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
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
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
Metal
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
Chrome
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Soriana two-seater sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a celebrated icon of 1970s
Velvet
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
Velvet
$7,770Sale Price / set|26% Off
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
Steel
$7,770Sale Price / set|26% Off
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
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Light Blue Alcantara Soriana Chaise Lounge for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” chaise longue, Alcantara and metal, Italy, 1969. The Soriana lounge
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Italy, Burgundy Velvet, 1969, Set of three
Velvet
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
Chrome
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
Metal
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
Metal
Unavailable|$14,673
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
Fabric
Unavailable|$9,050 / set
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
Chrome
Azure Alcantara "Soriana" Chaise Lounge by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Straight out the Space Age an extremely rare light blue alcantara "Soriana" chaise longue by Afra
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Blue Cotton Velvet Soriana Italian Sofa
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Blue Cotton Velvet Soriana Italian Sofa
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel
Steel
Italian Modern Brown Velvet Metal Soriana Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown velvet and metal iconic Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Metal
Two Velvet 'Soriana' Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Two 'Soriana' armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin for Cassina. Foam padding
Steel
'Soriana' Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Ochre Mohair Velvet Fabric, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
has been reupholstered by a professional craftsman in a warm yellow-ochre velvet with a mohair look
Metal, Chrome
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
Chrome
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
Chrome
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
Steel, Chrome
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
Chrome
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|$10,799
'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
Velvet, Foam
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
Chrome
Sold|$10,565
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
Velvet, Wood
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
Metal
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
Velvet
Sold|$9,000 / set
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
Chrome
Sold|$8,452 / item
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
Steel
Sold|$17,900 / set
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
Metal
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Soriana sofa or settee couch by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Velvet taupe color.
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Two-Seat Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Beautiful two-seat Soriana sofa with a chromed metal structure and upholstered with dark velvet
Metal
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
velvet fabric. Designer: Afra & Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: Cassina Country: Italy Model: Soriana sofa
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
Chrome
Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife team Afra and Tobia Scarpa (1937–2011; b. 1935) collaboratively created chairs, sofas and other furniture that work equally well in both traditional and cutting-edge environments.
Ranging from architecture and interior design to furniture and clothing, the Scarpas’ practice from its beginnings in the mid-1950s to the 21st century has included a diverse scope of projects combining new technology with thoughtful function and sculptural yet simple forms.
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa met as architecture students at the Università Iuav di Venezia. In a class led by architect and furniture designer Franco Albini, they created their first collaborative piece, the Pigreco armchair, later produced with Gavina. After graduating in 1957, Tobia worked for Murano glass company Venini & Co. before the couple opened a studio in Afra’s hometown, Montebelluna, in 1960. (Tobia, the son of famed glass artist and architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in Venice.)
For Afra and Tobia, a close collaborative process was pivotal to the success of their designs. The duo was also prolific — they designed for the most influential European manufacturers, including B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll and FLOS. With respect to the latter, Afra and Tobia were among the legendary Italian lighting maker’s earliest collaborators, and their pioneering designs for the brand included the Papillon lamp, one of the first fixtures to use halogen technology. Their 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.
Architecture was also a central part of Afra and Tobia’s practice, which spanned residential buildings and factories for Italian companies such as Benetton. Their commissions for the global fashion brand included numerous industrial projects, from textile plants to storefronts. By 1985, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work was celebrated in a 30-year retrospective at Center Four in Queens, New York. Looking around the 30,000-square-foot exhibition space, Afra joked to the New York Times, “Seeing all those things makes us feel very tired, and now we feel that maybe we worked too much.”
It was not too much for their legacy, as Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work continues to inspire new generations. Scarpa designs are in collections at the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The couple was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1970 for the Soriana armchair.
Find vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chairs, dining chairs, floor lamps and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.