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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962
The "Bastiano" sofa by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tobia and Scarpa Bastiano Sofa '1962 Model'
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano sofa (created in 1962)
Knoll Edition
1975
Restored cream-coloured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Canapes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Three Seat Leather Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 1970s Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" sofa is a vintage masterpiece that captures the essence of mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, c.1970s, Italy. The three seater plush sofa features the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Tobia Scarpa Sofa Model Bastiano Produced by Haimi in Finland
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Bastiano designed by Tobia Scarpa. Produced by Haimi in Finland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Leather
Bastiano sofa in canvas designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Bastiano 3 seater sofa by Tobia Scarpa with original upholstery in canvas.
Supporting structure in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Rosewood
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Attributed to Knoll by Tobia Scarpa, no label is present.
Incredibly beautiful design, and original
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, leather and rosewood, Italy, 1962
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, leather and rosewood, Italy, 1962
When Tobia Scarpa first
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.53 in W 83.08 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Modern Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A two seater ‘Bastiano’ sofa, designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Upholstered in black leather with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
H 28.35 in W 59.45 in D 30.71 in
'Bastiano' Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Weehawken, NJ
'Bastiano' Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960's.
The wooden frame is in great condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofa 3 Seats Model Bastiano for Gavina, Italy 1957
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Stunning Bastiano 3-seater sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 60's. This magnificent sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italian Midcentury Wood Leather "Bastiano" Sofa 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design "Bastiano" model sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.38 in W 83.08 in D 31.5 in
Custom Hand Crafted Bastiano Sofa in the Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano style three-seater sofa with simple wooden frame for a classic and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Bastiano Four Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dino Gavina
Located in Pasadena, CA
This rare 4 seater "Bastiano" Sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa was manufactured in solid ash by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Tobia Scarpa White Lacquered Sofa 3 Seats Model Bastiano for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
White lacquered sofa 3 seats model Bastiano by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina italy 1960s
The lot is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Three Seater Brown Leather Bastiano Sofa By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Three Seater Brown Leather Bastiano Sofa By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Hardwood
H 25.2 in W 84.26 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Leather Sofa Bastiano, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Knoll, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll, Gavina
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare in this color /original ivory/
- very confortable
- original very good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.35 in W 59.45 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 'Bastiano' Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic ‘Bastiano’ sofa designed by the household name Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 21.26 in W 83.08 in D 29.73 in
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
BASTIANO Sofa in black leather and solid walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for KNOLL – Italy, 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 83.47 in D 29.93 in
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
This Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s, exemplifies a refined balance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Wood
H 25.99 in W 83.86 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofas for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 'Coronado' two seat sofas in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
Two-seater sofa mod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 33.08 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofa for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
'Coronado' two seat sofa in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
2-Seat Sofa Model Bastiano Tobia and Afra Scarp, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
2-seat sofa model Bastiano
Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Knoll,
1975
Measures: Length 153 x 80 x 70
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Materials
Leather
Bastiano Style Lounge Chair In The Manner of Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano style lounge chair, with simple wooden frame for a classic and casual style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Black Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Early pair of Bastiano lounge armchairs in Black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for GAVINA
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 36.62 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Ash and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
clear lines and geometrical shapes and strongly reminds of the 'Bastiano' series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Stendig Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stendig Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, imported by standig Italy, circa 1960. The chair have a solid
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Scarpa 'Bastiano' Coffee Table for Gavina/Knoll International, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina/Knoll International form Italy 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13 in W 30.12 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
This is in Venice, where
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 33.47 in
Italian Chair Compasso Patented in 1980s, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Piarotto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Piarotto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed; was presented at the Salone del Mobile di Milano in 1980. Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Square Low Table, Model 771, Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia Scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959-1999 / Architetto
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A Low Table, Model 771, Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia Scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959-1999 / Architetto
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Tobia Scarpa Square Walnut Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1960s by Cassina and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.18 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Tobia Scarpa Rectangular Walnut Coffee Table with Smoked Glass, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
beauitiful coffee table was produced in Italy in the 1960s by Cassina and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 14.18 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury rectangular coffee table in walnut designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 18.12 in W 40.95 in D 21.46 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Polygonon, Dining Table, B&B, 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Polygonon »
A dining table, the oval glass top
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury Rectangular coffee table in solid wood and smoked glass top by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
H 15.36 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic "Andre" dining table designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 53.55 in D 53.55 in
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lisieux, FR
Great Tobia Scarpa 3 seats sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Design Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic
Category
Vintage 1960s European Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Knoll International 2-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 2-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Knoll International 3-Seater Sofa Model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa Leather Cognac
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International 3-seater sofa model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa leather cognac
A classic and chic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 29.93 in
Knoll International table model 'Bastiano' Tobia Scarpa teak wood
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International table model 'Bastiano' by Tobia Scarpa
Beautiful coffee table by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
Two-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Cologne, DE
Two-seat sofa, designed in 1962 by Afra and Tobia Scrapa. The sofa is of an extremely high quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
"Bastiano" Sofa and Armchair Set by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, circa 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matching 'Bastiano' three-seat sofa and pair of armchairs, designed by Tobia Scarpa and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana 2-Seat Sofa for Cassina, 1972 'Needs Reupholstery'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
A "Soriana" 2-seat sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1969 and produced by Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 67.72 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1972 'Needs Re-Upholstery'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
A "Soriana" Ottoman designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1969 and produced by Italian manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
H 14.97 in W 29.93 in D 31.89 in
Timeless Murano Sculptural Floor Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, Space Age Collectible
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
. Right now, it's styled next to a Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and armchairs by Gio Ponti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano" sofa, by Knoll,rosewood frame with leather-recovered loose
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960"s Scarpa Bastiano Sofa from the Studebaker Estate. Faded but good black leather, which now
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Enamel
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Tobia Scarpa "Bastiano" Sofa and Loveseat for Knoll International
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thick framed 1970s sofa set with original orange striped fabric in extremely original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa Gavina Italy 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very warm and soothing looking 'Bastiano' sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Sofa for Knoll by Gavina in Rosewood
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Scarpa Bastiano sofa for Knoll by Gavina in taupe velvet with a rosewood frame. We had the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Italian Bastiano Style Lounge Sofa Rosewood and White Leather, Italy, 1970
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
reminiscent of Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano sofa, but the connections are typical Percival Lafer. It is bought from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Sofa Set, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
.
Beautiful elegant and sleek design very much in the style of Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano sofa.
They come with
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Midcentury Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the piece retains its original upholstery and finish. Gavina label attached to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tobia scarpa bastiano sofa you’re looking for. A tobia scarpa bastiano sofa — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tobia scarpa bastiano sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tobia scarpa bastiano sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tobia scarpa bastiano sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
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