Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Italian
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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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created interiors and furniture that embraced the materials of each design and the interplay of technology and ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974
The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctiv...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Pair of Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Lounge Chairs for B&B Italia, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather
Tobia Scarpa Flos "Tamburo" Green Outdoor Lighting Fixtures ( 11 available )
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
11 Tamburo available
Flos Tamburo is a series of Classic outdoor lighting fixtures. A beautiful light which is is ideal for the patio or outdoor walki...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Fior di loto, A Pendant Light, Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Fior di loto »
A white lacquered brass pendant light made of two assembled parts.
The upper spheric...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Adjustable Fireplace Screen, circa 1970, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa adjustable fireplace screen for Dimensione Fuoco, circa 1970, Italy.
Black metal folding and adjustable fireplace screen with three sections and brass details.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Wood Black & White Coffe Table for Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design large coffe table771 model designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina with solid wood frame and reversible black and white laminate top...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Laminate
Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Soriana Three Seater Sofa for Cassina, Italy 1970s.
Black Leather, original Cassina Label. Outstanding piece in near perfect condition, with origin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987.
This corner shaped sofa version of the model Giulio is XXL in size.
The frame of the sofa is made of woo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1975, the quirky mix chair was originally designed for executive offices and conference rooms. This extremel...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, A large sofa, "Soriana", Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Soriana
A brown velvet covered and metal framed sofa.
Produced by Cassina.
Cassina label underneath.
Circa 1970. Italy.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, three-seater sofa and two lounge chairs, black leather, Italy, 1969, set of three.
Although technically designed in the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Black Leathe/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
"SATURNINA" flor lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Fabbian, Italy '90
By F. Fabbian, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Saturnina" floor lamp. Italy 1990
This lamp comes from the House of Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Trevignano (Treviso) as you can see in the pictures.
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Eleven Tobia Scarpa Italian Flos "Tamburo" Green Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Flos Tamburo is a series of Classic outdoor lighting fixtures. A beautiful light which is is ideal for the patio or outdoor walking areas and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A two seater ‘Bastiano’ sofa, designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Upholstered in black leather with the wooden frame finished in white lacquer. Italian, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Original Gavina Table ‘André’ by Tobia And Afra Scarpa. Mint condition, 1968.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful ‘square’ table designed in 1967 by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Gavina.
The table has a beautiful chrome frame and a very sleek design. Please n...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Sofa design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, upholstered in black velvet, was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. The Soriana collection intended to express beauty and comfort by using an entire bundle of fabric held by a chromed steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair" was the first piece in the collection and won the Compasso d'Oro in 1969 for its design. This two seater armchair has been recently upholstered and is therefore in excellent condition.
n.b. the price refers to the single piece.
Tobia Scarpa Italian architect, designer and restorer.
He worked for much of his career alongside his wife Afra Bianchin (Montebelluna, March 28, 1937 - Trevignano, July 30, 2011). Their work can be found in many museums in the United States and Europe, including MoMa and the Louvre. He has collaborated with companies such as B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Steel
Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has been reupholstered in very high-end soft Italian calf skin leather.
Please note: t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Wilton, CT
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, made in Italy by Cassina, circa 1970’s. The original rich chocolate brown leather and foam are in great condition and shows ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Soriana lounge chairs and ottoman in original black leather. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
High Back Armchair Coronado by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italiy 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
70s
Design Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Producer B&B Italia
Coronado high back armchair
color dark brown
Good condition:
barely used with minimal signs of aging and wear
Dimensions: L ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dessau" black chair
Afra Tobia Scarpa
1974, B&B Italia
Black plastic seat and chrome metal tubolar frame
Excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set 3 Sofas Bonanza De Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pour C&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Brussels , BE
Set 3 sofas Bonanza de Afra & Tobia Scarpa pour C&B Italia.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
"Soriana" Single Seat Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Soriana” line was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. This Soriana chair model was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Coronado Armchair by C&B Foam Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic armchair designed by the Scarpa couple in the 70s with foam padding and black leather upholstery. Very good condition. Very good condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam
Italian Mid-Century Nictea Chandelier by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern nickel-plated brass and glass Nictea chandelier by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960, brand present.
Nictea model chandelier, in nickel-plated brass an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. Its most notable feature, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
2 available, Sold individually.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Armchair Model "920" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Armchair Model "920" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern design.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
B&B ITALIA Afra & Tobia Scarpa Modell Coronado Leather Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
B&B Italia black leather sofa Modell Coronado designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 1960s.
Big loose cushions. This small sofa is comfortable.
The leather is in good conditio...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Lauriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1978
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uppsala, SE
Lauriana 2-seat sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1978 for Italian luxury manufacturer B&B Italia. Dark chocolate brown removable velvet upholstery with light brown piping. Mou...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Abate floor lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Ibis, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Abate floor lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Ibis, 1980s
Very rare and important Abate floor lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
The base is in semicircular gray marble and...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Pr Scarpa Design B & B Italia Coronado Lounge Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic pair of Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, imported buy Arelier International circa 1960/1970's. The chairs sho...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Escalona, Toledo
ONLY ONE LEFT AVAILABLE
Italian sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Introduced in 1966, after more than forty years, it remains the symbol of relaxation. Its revolutionary persona...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra & Tobia Scarpa furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 599 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Afra & Tobia Scarpa were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Mario Bellini, Gio Ponti, and Vico Magistretti. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $373 and can go as high as $109,295, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,728.
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