Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, this chair is a masterful blend of
Brass, Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985
Steel
$4,400 / item
H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Consoles in Mixed Wood and Brass
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, consoles, walnut, wenge, ash, oak, brass, Italy, 1970s We
Brass
$4,400
H 28.55 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Console in Mixed Wood and Brass
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, console, walnut, wenge, ash, oak, brass, Italy, 1970s We present
Brass
Stool by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lugo, IT
Sgabello in acciaio e pelle Disegno di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Benetton 1980 88 Condizioni non
Steel
$3,840Sale Price|23% Off
H 81 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Italian Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian floor lamp design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton stores in Italy. Italian
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarter Chairs, 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 2 very rare brass and leather chairs designed in 1985 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 86.62 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Floor Lamps for Benetton Group Salerooms, 1980 ca
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa yellow floor lamps for the Saleroom of Benetton in Florence, Italy
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Sold
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Leather Stools by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century leather stools by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 8.27 in
Wall Sconces Attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group, Italy 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Greding, DE
Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group in the 1980s. The sides of the lamps are in either red, blue, green, or
Metal
Sold
H 68.9 in W 59.06 in D 14.18 in
A Rare Icon of Italian Design: The Frizerga x Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oirlo, LI
Benetton room divider, designed by renowned Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, was exclusively created
Aluminum
Sold
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 8.27 in
4 Post-Modern Wall or Ceiling Scones by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
by a golden frame. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton Group in the 1980s. The sides
Metal
Sold
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 16.74 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Stools in Mixed Wood and Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, stools, oak, walnut, wenge, ash, Italy, 1970s We present
Leather, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
Sold
H 86.62 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Large Italian Floor Lamps by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These floor lamps were designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton Group stores in the 1980s
Metal, Aluminum
Leather Stools Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for the Benetton, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Pair of stools for the Benetton headquarter. Steel tube with brass details, brown leather lining
Leather
Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 2 Chairs for the Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Palermo
2 chairs for the Benetton headquarter. Steel tube with brass details, brown leather lining
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Chair and Stool by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarters, Italy, 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels , BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarter chairs and stool, 1985.
Metal, Brass
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$13,000
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Bouclé
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$15,386
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
Metal, Chrome
$6,261 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,393Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconces
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed ...
Metal
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Handmade Carved Oak Sideboard With Emperor Marble Top, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-carved oak sideboard with three hinged doors and central interior shelf. Top and plinth made of 3 cm thick emperor marble. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of...
Marble
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
Giltwood, Lacquer
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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