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
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
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
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra and Toba Scarpa Soriana Cassina Pouf or Ottoman c1970s; Modern; Italian Original black
Leather
Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool Manufactured by Cassina in the
Chrome
Soriana Pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana; Cassina; Pouf; Ottoman; Red Fabric; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern "Soriana" Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970
By Soriana
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Soriana" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970 Beige bouclette
Fabric
$5,500 / item
944 Soriana Ottoman in Tess Look Bianco by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The accompanying piece to the pair of Soriana armchairs, this ottoman is as plush in feel as in its
Chrome
944 Soriana Three-Seater Sofa in Luxor Fucile by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The 944 Soriana Three-Seater Sofa from Cassina is a luxurious and comfortable seating option
Fabric
Soriana by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
The Cassina Soriana armchair, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, is a celebrated icon of
Chrome
Vintage Soriana Lounge Chair with new leather by Afra E Tobia Scarpa - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Deep Red Leather Lounge Chair on Original
Leather
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
Velvet
$10,284 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort
Metal
$10,284 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort
Metal
$10,284 / item
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort
Metal
$15,182 / set
Soriana Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Wien, AT
The Cassina Soriana armchair, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, is a celebrated icon of
Chrome
$23,896 / item
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
$23,896 / item
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
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
$23,896 / item
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
$23,896 / item
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater Sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
$23,896 / item
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, green velvet, Italy Although technically designed
Stainless Steel
$12,583Sale Price / item|20% Off
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa
Steel
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other design
Metal
$12,825Sale Price|32% Off
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design
Chrome
1970s Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Soriana ottoman designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969. This iconic ottoman
Steel
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
Velvet
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Metal
Soriana Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Metal & Fabric, Italy
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other
Metal
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful green velvet and metal sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
“Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Armchair with Footstool for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sofia, BG
Designed by Afra (1937–2011) and Tobia Scarpa (b. 1935) for Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana
Velvet
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
An iconic Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in the 1970s. The generous
Chrome
Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The shape is soft and enveloping, with generous, low contours that invite you to sink into a relaxing embrace. The seat and backrest are wide and rounded, padded with polyurethane fo...
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically
Leather, Plastic
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” easy lounge chair for Cassina, Black Leather, Italy, 1969. Although
Leather, Plastic
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chair for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé and Steel, Italy, 1969
Bouclé, Plastic
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
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although
Bouclé
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency
Wool
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Dark Brown Leather and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969
Leather
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A design armchair with
Metal
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana limited edition Denim armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A design armchair
Metal
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana Limited Edition Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A design armchair
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969
Bouclé
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chair for Cassina, dark brown leather, Italy, 1969
Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs in Leather for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, leather and metal, 1969, set of two
Leather
Soriana Chair by Scarpa in Original Chocolate Brown Mohair - Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy. This chair still has the much
Chrome
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
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Easy Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, Italy, 1969 Although
Leather
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
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Soriana lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and highly sought-after
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chair for Cassina, Sand Beige Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, sand beige Leather, Italy, 1969 Although
Leather
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia
Chrome
Italian modern light beige Soriana armchairs, Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light beige Soriana armchairs, Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s Pair of armchairs
Metal
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