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
Rare Pair of OTI Sconces by Afra Y Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1983
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
White China screen. Anodized metal reflector. Labeled flos. 1 x E14 each 100 watts max. Both in excellent condition.
To be on the safe side, the l...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Polygono“ Table Stainless Steel, 1980, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B “Polygono “ table stainless steel, 1980, Italy.
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Glass
2-Seat Sofa Model Bastiano Tobia and Afra Scarp, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
2-seat sofa model Bastiano
Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Knoll,
1975
Measures: Length 153 x 80 x 70
Rosewood and nude leather 4500.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
1970 "Bergere" Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman Afra Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Berger leather armchair with ottoman
Artona collection for Maxalto, 1975
Walnut and leather.
Leather has a beautiful patina.
Measures: Armchair H 85 x W 80 x D 78 cm
Otto...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
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.
TWO MORE PIECES AVAILABLE.
This cabinet was designed during the first period of the Artona collec...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
"Sfera" by Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italian Design 1960s Ceiling Lamp
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
"Sfera"
by Tobia Scarpa
Flos, 1966
Glass shade, aluminum details
Perfect working order.
Perfect condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome wall lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 80's
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in GOOR, NL
Amazing catch of 4 Foglia wall lamps from the 80's.
Illuminate your space with the sleek and timeless design of the Chrome wall lamp by Tobia Scarpa 80's for Flos. This classic pie...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century modern wood dining chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Mid century modern dining chairs set designed by Tobia Scarpa for Molteni and munufactured in Italy in the 1970 's.
Fine design set made of six bentwood and solid wood structure fin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Walnut, Bentwood
"Fior di Loto" Brass Pendant Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1962
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Koper, SI
Iconic pendant lamp by Afra Bianchin & Tobia Scarpa, one of the first that the couple have designed for Flos, 1962.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artona series Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto – Italy, 1970’s.
Amazing set of 8 Africa chairs made of Italian Walnut with black leather seats and brass detail...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bastiano Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa - Set of Two - Italian Mid Century Modern
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Collectible Design - Tobia Scarpa Sofa - Vintage Leather Bastiano Sofa
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the coup...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona sofa Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning cubic lounge sofa known as ‘Artona,’ designed by the talented Italian duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. This sofa shows exceptional craftsmanship, with a parti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa model 920 two-seat sofa set Cassina Italy 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
High quality two-seat sofa set model 920 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1966. Afra and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration with the Italian...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia and Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of poufs mod. Coronado lightly padded and covered in brown le...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
The chairs are made up of a natural ash structure and a seat and back in fiberglass covered in white leather.
The structure recovers the typical Scarpa double easel...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s, Set of Six
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia , Brescia
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s, Set of Six.
Each chair is a testament to the Scarpa's exceptional attention to detail, with a nod to the exoticism and geo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Soriana Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona Soriana con pouf di Afra & Tobia Scarpa, prodotta in Italia da Cassina, anni '70 circa. L'originale tessuto che la riveste, è ancora in buone condizioni, anche se da pulire,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Soriana Chaise Lounge with Pouf by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona Soriana con pouf di Afra & Tobia Scarpa, prodotta in Italia da Cassina, anni '70 circa. L'originale ricca pelle color cioccolato va considerata persa, in quanto, da sostitui...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with the characteristic rounded joint. The straightforward and minimal design is like a cubical volume; the supports, on the other hand, are slender, anatomically shaped surfaces. The seat and back are shaped in plywood and attached by bolts to crosspieces along the center that offer extreme comfort. The back has a cut in the lower part, required due to the presence of a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point.
We can do custom restoration and special reupholstering. Our atelier guarantees the excellence of Italy through the traditional art of craftsmanship. We do offer a dedicated customization service thanks to our team of expert craftsmen and artisans. Contact Modernab Gallery...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Bastian Sofa Tobia & Afra Scarpa Gavina knoll International 2 Seater
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, BE
Sofa Model Bastiano designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. produced by Gavina in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
set of 4 Monk chair, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Monk is all about the expressive quality of the materials: domestic walnut, natural ash, leather and raw canvas. The seat and back are made of leather or canvas, socked on two steel ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
White Metal & clear Polycarbonate Quarto sconce by A. & T. Scarpa for FLos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
White Metal shade and clear polycarbonate frame wall lamp by Flos, 1970s.
Good condition: one visible ossidation on the plastic on the upper side at the light bulb: the plastic is no...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassini, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Armchair, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Brown Velvet Metal Soriana Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown velvet and metal iconic Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s.
Iconic sofa model Soriana, large, four seats or three comfortable seats, with ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tall Octopus Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Kensington, MD
Tall Octopus Lamp by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Additional information:
Featured at Kensington
Vintage Parchment shaped over armature, allowing it to glow...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1977
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" coffee table for Maxalto, iron and verneel burl, Italy, 1977.
This coffee table is part of the "Artona" collection which was the prime-quality line pr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona Sideboard in Walnut and Leather, Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, sideboard model 'Artona', walnut, leather, Italy, circa 1975.
This sideboard with leather front is designed as part of the Artona line by The Artona line by ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Leather Soriana Lounge Chairs by Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A pair of leather armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
The rare and much sought after Soriana model.
Italy, c1970s.
The leather is in very good condition.
Loca...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Divano Soriana, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Soriana, designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, is still among the most sought-after upholstered furniture for interior design projects worldwide. A true icon of style, Soriana i...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile
Knoll "Andre" Soapstone Table Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina
By Knoll, Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary Soapstone "Andre" Knoll table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1969. Designed in 1969 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table was part of the Bastian...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Soapstone, Steel, Chrome
"Artona" Double Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milan, IT
Marvelous "Artona" double bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Beautifully detailed less known project form the Maxalto collection.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Model 'Maquette' of Aobadai House, Tokyo 'Japan' 1995
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa paperboard model (maquette) of Aobadai House, Tokyo 1995
Residential villa and Embassy of Brunei - Aobadai House in Tokyo (Japan)
Architectural design: Af...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Paper
Gavina Leather Sofa Model Bastiano design Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bastiano leather sofa in black Semianiline leather.
Made by original producer Gavina in 1968.
It has a black lacquered woodframe.
In mint cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, 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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