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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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1977
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" coffee table for Maxalto, red top, iron and veneer burl, Italy, 1977
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1977
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” rectangular coffee table for Maxalto, iron and verneel burl, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Working Desk for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" working desk for Maxalto in wood, brass and leather, Italy, 1975.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Artona Coffee table for Maxalto Italy 1975
By Maxalto, B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Skokie, IL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' cocktail table for Maxalto Italy, c. 1975. The intricate detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" dining table for Maxalto, 1975 Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" dining table for Maxalto, walnut burl wood, Italy, 1977. This dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Tables
Materials
Walnut
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.
This cabinet
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 & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” coffee table for Maxalto, crafted in 1977
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” coffee table for Maxalto, crafted in 1977. This exquisite table is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" for Maxalto 1977
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1977, the "Artona" console or coffee table showcases
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona sideboard Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Artona sideboard designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto, Italy 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Commode for Maxalto, circa 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The 'Artona' collection commode was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona Sideboard in Walnut and Leather, Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Artona line by Maxalto, this 1975 sideboard features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Console / Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1977
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Artona table in very good condition.
Design by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Plastic, Burl, Walnut, Birch, Beech, Wood
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
1970's Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Artona" burl dining table for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Liberty, NY
Stunning 1970's Tobia and Afra Scarpa Artona dark walnut burl dining table made for Maxalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Artona’ Sofa in Elm and linen for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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, England
& 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 & 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 Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uccle, 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
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
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' King Bed in Walnut
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' king bed, walnut, metal, leather, Italy, 1975/1979
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona King Bed with Nightstands
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' king bed with nightstands, walnut, metal, leather, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
Artona Leather Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and very rare "Artona 8551" armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Club Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin
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
Artona series dining table by Afra & Tobia SCARPA for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Dining table designed by the design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Italy, Maxalto, 1975.
Large round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Small table series ''Artona'' by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Quarrata, IT
Tavolino della serie ''Artona'' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Dining Table in Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 28.86 in W 82.64 in D 35.36 in
Mid-Century Artona Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Artona Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 66.54 in D 50.79 in
Table from the series ''Artona'' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Quarrata, IT
Tavolo della serie ''Artona'' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto, anni '70. Il tavolo può essere
Category
Vintage 1970s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Artona 8551 Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
The Artona 8551 arm chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto Italy in the early 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Artona 8551 Sidechair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
The Artona 8551 sidechair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto Italy in the early 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Artona desk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1979.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Athens, Attiki
The Artona executive desk by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was the first line ever produced by Maxalto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
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
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Uccle, 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
Artona Coffee Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Rare “Artona” coffee table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s — a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 17.72 in W 49.61 in D 27.56 in
An « Artona » coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in View Park, CA
An « Artona » coffee table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975. In teak wood with an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Large 'Artona' Vitrine or Sideboard in Red
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' vitrine or sideboard, lacquered wood, walnut, ebony
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 64.38 in W 95.87 in D 18.31 in
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Artona Nightstands for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona Model 8552, Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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
Comodini della serie ''Artona'' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto, 1970s, 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Quarrata, IT
Comodini della serie ''Artona'' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto, 1970s, set di 2
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 24.81 in D 11.82 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
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
Pair of Artona Bookcases by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italy 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning pair of “Artona” bookcases designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Crafted entirely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Crystal
H 82.68 in W 61.03 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Artona armchairs in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Artona armchairs in black leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Artona Mod.8551
Category
20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
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
Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Maxalto, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Set of Leather "Artona" Armchair and Ottoman, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 1 "Artona" Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with its ottoman.
Wood and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Big Rectangular Table and Natural Wood Rhombus Base Laminate 1970 Maple
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Series Artona.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Laminate, Ash
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona Coffee Tables
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Coffee Table for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Dubai, AE
Sleek modern coffee table with an interesting mix of different woods.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech, Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood, Maple, Oak, Rosewood
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
Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona Model, Italy, 1980s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
A pair of very rare leather armchairs designed by Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The armchairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 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
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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.
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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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