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Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano low table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Bastiano low table by Tobia Scarpa in rosewood. Two pieces available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in New York, NY
Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. The chairs have a solid lacquered
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucija, SI
This mid century coffee table was designed by the Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1962 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This low coffee table was designed by the architectural duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1962 and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid century Vintage bastiano sofa loveseat by Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Gavina
By Knoll, Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rosewood woodgrain. Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina. Made in Italy 1960 has knoll label as well as a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bastiano 2 seater sofa in leather by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Bastiano 2 seater sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa. Supporting structure in rosewood. Flying cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Antwerp, 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

Pair of Bastiano Chairs by Tobia Scarpa in Tan Leather, Gavina, Italy, 1975
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early pair of Bastiano lounge armchairs in tan leather and Italian walnut by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960s Dimensions D
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, 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

Wood, Leather

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Iconic Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' Armchair for Gavina 1960's
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Fine Fabric Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, premium Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Two-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

"Bastiano" Sofa and Armchair Set by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, circa 1965
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

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

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Renens, CH
The Bastiano sofa was designed in 1962 by Tobia Scarpa, and initially produced by Gavina until 1968
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Driftwood, Leather

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1970
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1970s. Sofa has been completely restored and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chairs 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina – Italy, 1962. Priced individually.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Tobia Scarpa For Gavina Bastiano Lounge Chairs
By Tobia Scarpa, Dino Gavina
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair mid century modern Bastiano lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and made by Gavina
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Designed by Tobia Scarpa in Italy in the 1960s for Gavina. Elegant line and comfortable original cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Tobia Scarpa 3-Seat Sofa 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina - Italy, 1962, marked.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Bastiano armchairs designed in 1960 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy. Mahogany wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' armchair by Gavina, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century camel leather and oak frame 'Bastiano' armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tobia Scarpa 'Bastiano' armchairs by Gavina, 1970s - set of 2
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century 'Bastiano' armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and designed for Knoll/Gavina. These
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic lounge chairs, pure comfort and patina. Very nice contrast natural leather and rosewood frames.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina 1960
H 27.17 in W 35.83 in D 31.11 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Lounge Chairs Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1960. These chairs have a solid rosewood frame and very nice
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italian Midcentury Wood Leather "Bastiano" Sofa 1960s
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design "Bastiano" model sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bastiano club chairs Gavina 1968
By Dino Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of club chairs model Bastiano designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Walnut and Black Leather Sofa and Chairs for Gavina
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful, all original Bastiano three seat sofa and pair of lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Beech & Cotton Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1962
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern beechwood and brown cotton Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Coffee Table Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Rare Bastiano coffee table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by Gavina Italy 1968. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Two Seater Sofa, Gavina, Italy
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
The Bastiano series by Afra and Tobia Scarpa is one of the highly influential Italian design duo’s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Two Bastiano Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic and very comfortable lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by Tobia Scarpa for
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bastiano Coffee Table from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare Bastiano coffee table from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1968. The table is part of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina Italy 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern two seater ‘Bastiano’ was designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in the 60s and produce by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Divano Bastiano di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Gavina, Italia, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Quarrata, IT
Divano modello “Bastiano” di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, prodotto da Gavina in Italia negli anni ‘60. La
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Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Coffee table, design by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Bastiano collection
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Seventies coffee table, design by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Gavina. It is one of the first tables
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Coffee Table by Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare Bastiano coffee table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by Gavina Italy 1968. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Bastiano Sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and comfortable lounge sofa from the Bastiano series, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice 3 seater sofa by Toiba and Afra Scarpa, for Gavina, Italy 1960s. This very nice modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960
Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960
H 25.99 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Brown Mohair Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Coronado, CA
A perfect "Bastiano" lounge chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s. This example
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Canvas, Mahogany

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs in Brown Mohair
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Coronado, CA
A perfect pair of "Bastiano" lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s. These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s newly upholstered.
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in The Hague, NL
Bastiano armchair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina 1970s. Black wooden
Category

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

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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

Set Bastiano Sofa, Armchairs and Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Italy 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of sofa, two armchairs and coffee table Model Bastiano, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Black Leather Bastiano Armchair by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Leather Bastiano armchair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina 1960s. Wooden
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Two-Seat Sofa “Bastiano” from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Two-seat sofa “Bastiano” from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s. Dark stained solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather Bastiano Sofa and Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 60s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Leather 3 seater Bastiano sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

three-seat sofa “Bastiano” from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Landgraaf, NL
three-seat sofa “Bastiano” from Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 60s. Dark stained solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Hardwood

Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Rosewood Sofa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently reupholstered and refinished Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina. This elegantly
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Bastiano two-seater by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ranst, VAN
Vintage Bastiano two-seater sofa designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Gavina. This sofa is made of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa with Black Leather
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful black leather three-seat sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina. Afra and Tobia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Bastiano Tobia Scarpa Gavina For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bastiano tobia scarpa gavina you’re looking for. A bastiano tobia scarpa gavina — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bastiano tobia scarpa gavina you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bastiano tobia scarpa gavina is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bastiano tobia scarpa gavina has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina and Tobia Scarpa are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bastiano Tobia Scarpa Gavina?

The average selling price for a bastiano tobia scarpa gavina at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.

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