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Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975, a Pair Available
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975 - A pair available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona Settee by Maxalto
By Maxalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona settee by Maxalto
Made by Maxalto, Italy, 1975
Additional
Category
20th Century Italian Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Rosewood Cabinet for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Rosewood and glass Cabinet for Maxalto, circa 1975.
TWO MORE PIECES
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
H 83.08 in W 61.42 in D 14.18 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona Coffee Tables
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Stunning and rare pair of tables with ebony inlay by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B America. One
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona bookcase Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large Artona bookcase designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto in 1975 in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Dining Table for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed 'Artona' dining table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Burl
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona dining table Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Artona dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufatcured by Maxalto in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975.
Cubic ‘Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
1975's Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Coffee Table Edited by Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The Afra & Tobia Scarpa coffee table stands as a masterpiece in the realm of furniture design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Birch, Fruitwood, Maple, Oak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Artona’ Sofa in Elm and linen for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, Italy 1975
This sofa shows
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Linen, Elm, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
& Tobia Scarpa's 'Artona' series, employing the same design elements as in their 'Africa' chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Afra Scarpa & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Sideboard
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, sideboard, model 'Artona', walnut, leather, Italy, 1975/1979
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Side Table in Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' side table, ash, Italy, 1975
The famous furniture line
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Side Table in Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' side table, ash, Italy, 1975
The famous furniture line
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Artona Sideboard by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Artona sideboard by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, produced by Maxalto in the 1970s, is a classic piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Table Artona Collection Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Max Alto
Located in Rivoli, IT
Extendable dining table top veneered with walnut slats with solid wood edges layered with different essences finish to brass base.
Prod. Maxalto 80s
71x110x110 cm
(open) 71x220x1...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Bookcase, showcase in walnut veneered laminate.
Stiles and shelves made of layers of walnut and hardwood in contrasting colors.
The cabinet includes open storage spaces.
Two space...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, large oval dining table model ‘Artona’, walnut, walnut burl, ebony
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Artona shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Artona shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Wood and Leather, 1970s - Sold
Category
Vintage 1970s Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona Console Cabinet in Walnut & Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, console cabinet model 'Artona', walnut burl, walnut, ebony
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 98.43 in D 16.93 in
Artona bed in walnut by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona bed in walnut and leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto company, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tavolino comodino con ribaltina Tobia Scarpa Maxalto serie Artona anni '80
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
, disegnato dalla celebre coppia di designer italiani Afra e Tobia Scarpa. Questo pezzo raro rappresenta
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-to...
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
"Artona - Africa" sideboard by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
rifinito da entrambi i lati.
Nome del Prodotto: Credenza "Artona - Africa" di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood, Kingwood
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in
Artona Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with Matching Nightstands
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Artona Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with Matching Nightstands, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 86.62 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Two Cabinets on Rollers, Model 'Artona' by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
These two hinged cabinets on casters, designed 1975 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1975, captivate with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
H 24.02 in W 12.41 in D 24.02 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Dining Table in Walnut
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' dining table, walnut, walnut burl, lacquered wood, brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Artona Double bed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was the first line ever produced by Maxalto, the specialist
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Artona Nightstands / Side Tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Scarpa from the Artona series, produced by Maxalto Italy, 1970s. The nightstands are on smooth discreet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 25.01 in D 11.82 in
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Scarpa. La cassettiera incarna l'eleganza senza tempo
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 12.6 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Coffee table from the Artona series, Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Coffee table designed by the famous Italian architect and designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.15 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
leather armchair also designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa manufactured by B&B Italia (sister company of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Coffee Table, Artona Series, Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
Coffee table from the Artona series,
design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Origin
Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in W 27.96 in D 49.61 in
Artona oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, ed. Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Brass Italy 1975
Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Zebra Wood
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Artona Nightstands for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Turin, Turin
have a pair of nightstands from the iconic Artona's series of furniture designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Large Mirror in the Style of Artona Collection by Afra E Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
and Tobia Scarpa.
The mirror is smoked and has a bevelled frame which gives it a protruding effect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 1.19 in
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Tobia Scarpa Leather Dresser
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa sideboard for the Artona series for Maxalto.
Gorgeous chocolate brown leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
mAXALTO oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Fantastico tavolo da pranzo di forma ovale in radica, noce e ottone di Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Questo
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Tobia Scarpa Leather Dresser
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Chest of drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in walnut and black leather drawers. Manufactured for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona Model 8552, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Beograd, RS
Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The armchairs were manufactured by Maxalto as a part of their Artona Collection
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Italian Modern “Artona” Coffee Table By Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1977
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Union City, NJ
This coffee table is part of the “Artona” collection which was the prime-quality line produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16 in W 55 in D 55 in
A set of two side table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Model "Artona" for Maxalto Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
The side tables designed 1975 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa with the model designation "Artona"
are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 17.72 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Italian modern Black armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Vintage and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 37.01 in
Artona 'Africa' dining set by Tobia Scarpa in walnut wood and leather, Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona dining table with 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 70.08 in D 66.15 in
Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s
Cockpit armchair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Artona Bed Frame in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Artona double-bed frame in walnut wood, black leather and metal details.
Designed by Tobia and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 84.65 in
Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Bedroom Set Artona with Bed and Nightstands by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
walnut wood, leather and metal details.
Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 84.65 in
1970s "Artona" Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto Italian Design Dining Round Table
By Max Alto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
Maxalto,
Italy, circa 1975
lacquered walnut, brass
Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 416.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Africa Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The ‘Africa’ or 'Artona' table was designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in the 1975.
This table is of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
2 Leather and Walnut Artona Chests of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Rare and spectacular pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers, designed by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 55.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Chest of drawers with 4 hinged doors – Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Low chest of drawers in walnut veneer laminate consisting of a superposition of different layers of wood.
The 4 doors trimmed in cognac leather with leather handle opening to the lef...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.15 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – High chest of drawers with 2 hinged doors
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
High chest of drawers on casters in walnut veneered laminate consisting of a superposition of layers of different wood.
The two hinged doors covered in cognac-coloured leather with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 55.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare large set of so called 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Scarpa duo’s Artona line was in fact the first
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Dining table and four chairs Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Altwies, LU
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
Africa
Artona series
Dining table and four chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Important Post Modern 'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
The heat
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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Tobia Scarpa Artona For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tobia scarpa artona you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tobia scarpa artona — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tobia scarpa artona — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tobia scarpa artona made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made tobia scarpa artona has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto and B&B Italia are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tobia Scarpa Artona?
Prices for a tobia scarpa artona start at $1,105 and top out at $42,469 with the average selling for $7,800.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for sale on 1stDibs
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.
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