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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight. Following
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A set of 2 Monk chairs designed by the formidable husband-and-wife duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 'Soriana' Lounge Chairs - Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A pair of 'Soriana' lounge chairs, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Plywood Dining Chairs 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight. Following
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Directly from our private collection, a set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 10 Red Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 10 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Dining Chairs, circa 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Set of four beautifully sculpted maple wood and boucle dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Pigreco Dining Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa With Bentwood Frames, Set Of Six
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful set of six vintage dining chairs model Pigreco by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy 1960s. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Soriana lounge chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The Soriana Sofa was first designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. In 1970 the Soriana was
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 vintage, very robust dining chairs designed in the manner of tobia & Afra Scapra. They
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set 6 Chairs Attributed Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1960's Italian Design
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Taranto, IT
Meraviglioso set composto da sei sedie realizzate negli anni 60, nello stile di Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set di 4 sedie mod. 121 disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Cassina nel 1965. Struttura in legno
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of eight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of two
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 4
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of four
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 6
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of six
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and hazelnut leather, Italy, 1966, set
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s The Soriana
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of four. Iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of twelve
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of six. Iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of six
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten. Iconic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 121 Chairs by Cassina 1960s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
From 1963 to 1966 the architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa collaborated with the Italian company
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 8
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of eight
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs. Structure in black wood and seats in white plastic. High quality chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Set of 8 Monk chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo set di 8 sedie "Monk" in cuoio nero, progettate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni nel 1973
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's A minimal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Maxalto, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series produced
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Chairs model 925 2, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1966, Midcentury Design
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The chair model 925 was designed by Afra and Tobias Scarpa in 1966 in Italy. This design is part of
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood

Dining chairs "Africa" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Set of 4 Chairs in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 4 Chairs in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 'Monk' Dining Chairs Attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 'Monk' dining chairs attributed to Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Fabulous set of Six "Pigreco" chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Black, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, wood, Italy, 1967, set of two. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Champagne, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of two
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” easy chairs for Cassina, 1967, Italy, set of four. These eccentric
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six Dining Room Chairs in Cognac Leather, Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six dining room chairs in cognac leather and black lacquered wood, Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Red Leather and Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 4 Italian 'Monk' Chairs in Black Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four Italian 'Monk' dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni. Designed in 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1970s A beautifully crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

Mid-century Modern Dining Table and Chairs Set by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century Modern Dining Table and Chairs Set by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 1970 Add timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Monk Chairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
wonderful set of 6 Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974. Wood
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Tobia Afra Scarpa Set Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tobia afra scarpa set chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all tobia afra scarpa set chairs available were constructed with great care. Tobia afra scarpa set chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of tobia afra scarpa set chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and industrial tobia afra scarpa set chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made tobia afra scarpa set chairs over the years, but those made by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Molteni & C are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Tobia Afra Scarpa Set Chairs?

Tobia afra scarpa set chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,861, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.

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