$16,815 / set
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Very are leather Dialogo Dessau dining chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa C&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very rare leather Dialogo Dessau Cantilever Armchairs Afra and Tobia Scarpa for C and B Italia
Chrome
$16,094 / set
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Dialogo dining chairs in burgundy leather by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
1970s The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convinces
Leather
$7,927 / item
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Africa” Dining Chairs for Maxalto Italy, c. 1975
By Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare and striking set of six “Africa” dining chairs, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
Walnut
$150,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model
Brass
$5,837 / set
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 24.41 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Leather and Plywood Dining Chair, 1966, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Directly from our private collection, a set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Leather, Ash
$1,441Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair
Wood, Walnut, Leather
$3,363Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Set of six italian wood chairs leather seats by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
1970s. Designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa, the chairs feature a distinctive curved
Leather, Wood
$26,424
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 51.19 in
Rare Tobio Table & Dialogo Dessau chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia. Bauhaus dining set from the seventies Rare leather
Marble, Chrome
$5,765 / set
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Set of 4 "Dialogo" Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Naples, IT
Importante Set di quattro sedie Modello "Dialogo" di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per la Ditta B&B Italia
Leather, Wood
$10,209 / set
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Italian Wood Leather "Kentucky" Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
, pag. 56>63, Ed. settembre 1979 Carate Brianza - Carlo Scarpa e Tobia Scarpa, Editore RG, pag
Leather, Walnut
$21,619 / set
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Cascina, Pisa
leather designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1965 and manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s Some chairs of
Leather, Wood
$2,882 / set
H 35.04 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Set 6 Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs In The Style Of Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Taranto, IT
Elegante set di sei sedie anni ’70 dal forte carattere geometrico e dal fascino intramontabile
Leather, Wood
Italian Murano Glass Vase Molato Model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Veart
By VeArt, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, Italy
Submerged, satin and milled Murano glass designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Number 34 of 99 I
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Molato Model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Veart
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
Submerged, satin and milled Murano glass designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Number 28 of 99 I
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Dining Chairs in the style of Tobia Scarpa, 1970s, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
mercato, dallo stile sono attribuibili al maestro Tobia Scarpa, che usava queste linee brutaliste
Hardwood, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 16.54 in
Set of eight cognac leather Dialogo Dessau dining chairs by Afra E Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BE
This rare set of Dialogo Dessau cantilever armchairs was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for C
Metal
Afra e Tobia Scarpa in the style six chairs 1980s.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
Set di sei sedie nello stile delle Pigreco di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, rieditate da Tacchini
Fabric, Bentwood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, dining chairs, black leather, walnut, burl, and brass, Italy, 1975
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
8 matching Monk Chairs in canvas by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Matching set of 8 Monk dining chairs with a striking combination of the original canvas and warm
Canvas, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set Of 4 Monk Dining Chairs in cognac leather By Afra e Tobia Scarpa For Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in Italy, 1974. These iconic dining chairs feature a solid walnut wooden frame
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Africa Dining Chairs Maxalto Artona, 1970-80s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful set of four chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1970, model Africa produced by
Brass
Sold
H 30.88 in W 21.75 in L 30.88 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, circa 1975
By Maxalto, B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto circa 1975. Rarely seen set of eight chairs
Brass
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs Molteni Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Spectacular set of 6 'Monk' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Molteni
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, Gramigna, pg. 415 Afra e Tobia Scarpa: Architetti e Designers, Piva, pg. 146 Casa Vogue, December 1975, pg
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 18.12 in
Brick Red leather and Walnut 1974 Monk Chair by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Walnut structure with brick red seat and backrest. Overall very good condition: normal signs of wear due to use and time. Only one of the 4 wooden legs has visible defects.
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa x B&B Italia "Dialogo" Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of 12 Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia "Dialogo" Dining Chairs, 1973, ebonized wood
Resin, Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona dining table Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Artona dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufatcured by Maxalto in Italy
Concrete, Brass
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Tobio dining table B&B Italia 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconinc 'Tobio' dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by B&B Italia. A true
Marble
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning set of four “Monk” chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. In the
Leather, Walnut
Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra e Tobia Scarpa, black leather ‘dialogo’ chairs, B&B Italia, Italy 1974 Gorgeous combination
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 17.72 in
Wooden & Leather Africa Chairs from Artona Serie by A. e T. Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This set of four Africa chairs was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Maxalto "Artona" serie
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in L 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Sold
H 30.91 in W 21.86 in D 18.51 in
'Africa' Chairs by Scarpa, Finished in Walnut, Ebony and Leather, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
color advert. 'Repertorio 1950-1980,' Gramigna, pg. 415. 'Afra e Tobia Scarpa: Architetti e
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
8 Chairs and Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Model 121 for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Very rare and nice set of 8 chairs ans dining table model 121 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and
Walnut
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Tobio Dining Table B&B Italia, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly decorative dining or center table designed by designer duo Afra e Tobia Scarpa and
Marble
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 121 Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice set of 6 model 121 dining chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Stunning Set of Eight 'Africa' Chairs by Scarpa, Walnut, Ebony Brass and Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
,' Gramigna, pg. 415. 'Afra e Tobia Scarpa: Architetti e Designers,' Piva, pg. 146.
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury 4 "Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of 4 Africa chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. The chairs are in
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
121 Dining Chairs in walnut and black leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice set of 6 matching Cassina dining chairs. ’Model 121’ was designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 27.37 in Dm 56.89 in
Midcentury "Africa" dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic "Africa" dining table of the Artona series, designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six 121 Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Cassina 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cascina, Pisa
cognac shade leather Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1960 ca
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpe for Molteni Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Naples, IT
Set di quattro sedie da pranzo "Monk" disegnate da Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Molteni nel 1973
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 70.08 in D 66.15 in
Artona 'Africa' dining set by Tobia Scarpa in walnut wood and leather, Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona dining table with 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut
Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
6 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Offered for sale is a rare set of six "Monk" dining
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in L 38.59 in
Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, circa 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto circa 1975. Rarely seen set of six. The
Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 62 in D 51 in
'Tobio' Leather + Travertine Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly elegant ‘Tobio’ dining table by designers Afra e Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia
Travertine
Sold
H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 18.5 in
Leather and Plywood Dining Chairs in the Style of Mobil Girgi, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 60s. The legs are made of ash
Leather, Wood
Scarpa 'New Harmony' Dining Table for Maxalto, 1979
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maxalto dining table, The New Harmony series, by Afra e Tobia Scarpa , 1979 The New Harmony
Wood, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Tobia & Afra Scarpa 'Africa' Chairs from the Artona Collection
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, six dining chairs, black leather, walnut, ebony and brass, Maxalto, Italy
Brass
Tobia & Afra Scarpa 'Africa' Chairs from the Artona Collection
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Six dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in black leather, walnut, ebony and brass, Maxalto
Brass
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk chairs canvas Molteni 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic set of 8 so called 'Monk' dining chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
121 Dining Chairs (4) walnut & brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
walnut : very stylish combination. Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 72.84 in
mid century modern Italian wood table by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A striking and rare dining table designed by the acclaimed Italian design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Wood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Dining Room Bamboo design Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rattan Italian
By B&B Italia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bamboo design Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, made of bamboo with cushions with sugar cane
4 Set Afra E Tobia Scarpa "Accademia" Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is a rare set of 4 dinning chairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa, "Accademia" model for Stildomus
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "121" Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 7
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
This set of seven 121 dining chairs was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1965
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "121" and "778" Dining Room Set for Cassina, 1967
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
. This set of seven 121 dining chairs was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1965. Created
Walnut, Leather
$1,650 / item
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
Pair of Murano Green Leaf Glass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano green leaf glass and brass wall lights, in stock 1 G9 LED bulb Wired to the American standard Similar pair available in gilded glass Available to view in situ in our M...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$8,407 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs in Newly Upholstered Ocher Fabric, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This set of eight dining chairs was crafted in Italy during the 1970s. Balancing geometry with warmth, each chair features a sturdy frame in solid walnut, characterised by cylindrica...
Fabric, Walnut
Franck Evennou, Club, Bronze Side Chair, France, 2000
By Franck Evennou
Located in New York, NY
Franck Evenou's "Club" chair is a piece that unites striking symmetry with a focus on the curved line. The chair's four hand-hammered legs bow out from the corners of plump square se...
Bronze
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$9,228 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Single Tripod Hand Forged Side or Drinks Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single custom tripod hand-forged side or drinks table, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top with lip Dark bronze patina Perfect for drinks, side, end table Ready to ship from ou...
Iron
$1,165 / item
H 54.73 in Dm 7.49 in
Contemporary Brass and Leather Floor Lamp with Pleated Shade, De-light f2
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light F2 designed by Jonathan Amar is a sculptural floor lamp that merges French design sensibility with artisanal Moroccan craftsmanship. Built on a directional pear-shaped b...
Brass
Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal....
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
$2,878 / set
H 21.66 in W 3.75 in D 2.96 in
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface, ...
Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$1,995 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Burl
Mid Century Modern " Quadrifoglio " Floor Lamp, Guzzini, Italy
By Guzzini, Gae Aulenti
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid Century Modern " Quadrifoglio " Floor Lamp, Harvey Guzzini, Italy This iconic and rare Quadrifoglio floor lamp, designed by Luigi Massoni and Studio 6G for Harvey Guzzini in the...
Steel, Chrome
$45,500 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, nine elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini,...
Leather, Plastic
$5,855 / set
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Six High-Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Giuseppe Rivadossi, Italy
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Introducing a sculptural set of six high-back dining chairs, reminiscent of the raw elegance often found in Italian Brutalism. Executed in the style of Giuseppe Rivadossi, these chai...
Wood
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.
Find vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chairs, dining chairs, floor lamps and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.