Afra And Tobia Scarpa Set

Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair

Soriana Velvet

B And B Italia Maxalto

Soriana Black

Soriana Cassina

Mid Century Scarpa Chair

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Unavailable

H 32.49 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

Dialogo Dessau by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia

Located in Marano Di Napoli, NA

Set of two Dialogo Dessau by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 'Dialogo' Midcentury Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

4 'Dialogo' Midcentury Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Enschede, NL

Set of four 'Dialogo' dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, circa 1970, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Materials

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Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

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Afra And Tobia Scarpa Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic afra and tobia scarpa set available at 1stDibs. A afra and tobia scarpa set — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a afra and tobia scarpa set — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right afra and tobia scarpa set, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made afra and tobia scarpa set over the years, but those crafted by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina and Maxalto are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Afra And Tobia Scarpa Set?

The average selling price for a afra and tobia scarpa set at 1stDibs is $7,800, while they’re typically $1,022 on the low end and $39,703 for the highest priced.

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