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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Stunning Coronado chairs in cognac leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning & matching Coronado set in its original cognac leather. Perfect patina!
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B |talia. The seat has ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Artona' Lounge Chairs in Ash
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, pair of 'Artona' lounge chairs, ash, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975/1979
Pair of cubic ‘Artona’ lounge chairs by Italian designer couple Afra and Tob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Very rare MOP bookcase / room divider by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning modular MOP bookcase/room divider.
Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy.
Mop is the second life of an exquisite material: wood. Scraps from veneer making are ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
"Monk" Black Leather & Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to craftsmanship and detail. The chair features a wooden frame with a distinctive, angular d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather Ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Made in Italy.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black leather and ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle struc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Leather and Ash
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of eight 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, black lacquered wood and cognac leather, Italy, 1974.
Set of eight 'Monk' chairs with a striking combination...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Ash
Flos, pair of Quarto wall lamps by Afra e Tobia Scarpa. Italy 1970s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Poor vintage condition with evident trace of age and use included some loss of lacquer. One lamp has a slight deformation on the upper part of the clear polycarbonate frame, the othe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Africa Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The ‘Africa’ or 'Artona' table was designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in the 1975.
This table is of historical significance, being a part of the very first design series to come from M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Leather Walnut Dinning Chairs, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
Exciting Italian style for this group of six chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Linear and clean design, but at the same time amazing for the combination of materi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
The desk elements made of walnut laminate with different color hardwood overlay.
The top in burr walnut veneer.
The front of the side doors and the central drawer covered in cognac l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brass Pendant Fior Di Loto by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
The Fior di Loto pendant, passionately conceived by the visionary minds of Tobia and Afra Scarpa, emerges as a true masterpiece within the realm of lighting design. Born in the creat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Lounge Chair in Grey Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chair upholstered in grey bouclé wool, designed in Italy in the 1960s. A rare find in the Italian Scarpa oeuvre. Comfortable lounge chair, in excellent condition. A sturdy yet elegant piece that would fit well in a minimal interior, but also in a more rustic wabi-sabi-inspired interior.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa are award-winning postmodern...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
It still has its intact seventies upholstery.
Beautiful and timeless design with th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Aluminum
Large "Torcello" Coffee Table by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Skokie, IL
Tobia and Afra Scarpa large "Torcello" coffee table for Stildomus, Italy, 1960s.
The 'Torcello' model was produced by the Italian company Stildomus, a furniture company that continu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of Diagolo 4 Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of Diagolo 4 Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976.
They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a cognac leather seat.
Fully restored in Italy.
The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Butterfly Floor Lamp Designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
A special, poetic and currently out of production Floor Lamp designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Italian company " Flos " during the 80s.
In 2007 John Galliano designed a summer collection for Christian Dior inspired by the famous opera by Giacomo Puccini "Madama Butterfly" but Afra and Tobia Scarpa anticipated him by thirty years with this floor lamp.
Stem in black enamelled aluminum, surmounted by a dimmable halogen lamp; a pair of acid-etched glasses encloses and shields the bulb.
The magic and mystery comes to the head of this 80s Floor Lamp...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 16
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of sixteen.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Pair of Leather Coronado Armchairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of lounge and comfy leather Coronado armchairs design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Artona Nightstands for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
Since their first meeting at IUAV in Venice to their move to the Venetian countryside, Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin shared first a degree, then a marriage and a career that marked ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, SM
Fabulous set of Six "Pigreco" chairs.
These iconic chairs were designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in the 1960s.
An incredibly charming and rare se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature English red leather upholstery and a waln...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa , Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Coronado Armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa , Italy, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Extremely Comfortable Pair of Armchairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 70'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
A Very comfortable pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs in very good original condition. Original brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Corduroy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' chaise lounge chair with ottoman in red corduroy
Iconic chaise lounge by Italian designer couple Afra &...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six Dining Room Chairs in Cognac Leather, Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six dining room chairs in cognac leather and black lacquered wood, Italy 1966
This is a fantastic set of six dining room chairs made of cognac brown leath...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Two-Seater Canapé by Tobia Pape for Gavina, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in PARIS, FR
Canapé 2 places conçu par tobia scarpa pour la maison de fabrique italienne gavina dans les années 1960. Structure, piètement en palissandre, assise en...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Palisander
Leather and wood lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Leather and wood Lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965.
Directly inspired by a design from Carlo Scarpa dating from 1934 the "925" is a great example of fine 196...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Bedroom Set Artona with Bed and Nightstands by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Bedroom set from Artona series composed by one double-bed frame and a couple of nightstands in walnut wood, leather and metal details.
Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flos, vintage set of two Quarto sconces by Afra e Tobia Scarpa. Italy 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Fair vintage condition with normal trace of age and use but a slight deformation on the upper part of the clear polycarbonate frame. No chips or cracks. Full working with EU standard...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 2 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967.
It is one of the icons of Italian design, a perfect piece of furniture to be used as dining ch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Post Modern Papillona 750 Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1975
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
A very stylish and iconic vintage floor lamp designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa. This is the Papillona lamp made in Italy by Flos in the 1970s. This is in amazing condition and has an amazing design that is typical of design by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. It is predominantly black lacquered metal, with red trim running through the centre and a textured glass shade. There is a dimmer built in halfway up the lamp shaft, and it takes halogen bulbs.
This is a beautiful piece of art that would work in any mid century modern or post modern space. Brings in a pop of color with its red trim while still being subtle enough to work well in any bedroom, living room, or office space. Brings in a warm light that can be easily dimmed to set any space to your liking.
Dimensions: 10"W x 10"D x 76"H
About the Designer:
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana lounge chair and ottoman
Cassina
Italy, 1970s
leather, chrome-plated steel, plastic
chair: 26 h × 36 w × 52 d in
ottoman: 15 h × 31 w × 36 d in
Match...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This rare stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Thick cognac leather in patinated condition is spanned between the steel frame comprised of tubular rods, which enrich the look in a vigorous manner. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on. Overall, pure forms and fine materials combine into a modern and clean design.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are a duo of Italian architects and designers mostly known for their postmodern style. Afra Bianchin was born in 1937 in Montebelluna while Tobia Scarpa, son of the architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice Institute of Architecture and married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to collaborate, and they set up one of the most successful and well-known professional studios. Together, they worked for companies such as Flos Gavina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. The couple won numerous amounts of awards like the Compasso d’Oro and the International Forum Design. Throughout their career, the duo carried out commissions for well-known companies, including Benetton. Overall, their designs are known for their modernist aesthetic, prioritizing elegance and comfort. However, at the same time, their pieces are admired for the ease with which they lean towards classical designs. Moreover, the creations show their deep understanding for materials. Today, many of their works can be found in major museums such as Museum of Modern Art of New York...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in wood, seat and back in black fiberglass and metal details.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1973.
The Dial...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Soriana sofas for Cassina, 2 seatings, cognac leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BELFORT, FR
Original pair of Soriana sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1969. These are vintage ones, manufactured in the 70's in Italy by Cassina. They haven't been renovated, they're in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana set for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Houston, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Soriana set
Cassina
Italy, 1970
leather, chrome-plated steel
28 h × 70 w × 41 d in
Measurements are for the sofa. The price is for all three pieces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Cassina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful and chic set of 4 Ciprea armchairs by the legendary Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy in 1968, covered with original burnt orange velvet. A predecessor to th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of ten.
The model "121" manufactured Cassina shows Scarpa's typical double trestle structure...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Nictea pendant light by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pendant light designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Flos in the 1961. Nickeled brass. Original vintage conditions with trace of age and use. Some slight scratches. Glass lens w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa Suite for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uxbridge, GB
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Suite for Cassina c1969
A fantastic suite designed by the designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The suite is multi award winning and considered a design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
Set of four iconic ‘Africa’ chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa
This design is of historical significance, being the first chair made by Max Alto in 1975.
Th...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rovereta, SM
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, black leather and metal, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature English red leather upholstery and a waln...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 4 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in cognac leather with walnut legs.
About Afra & Tobia Scarpa:
Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, where he graduated in archit...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Walnut, Leather
Pair of RONDA armchairs by Afra et Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Pair of RONDA armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
*2 pairs available*
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Fabric
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman in great condition. Decal manufacturer's and distributor's labels to underside of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Chrome
Coffee Table in Wood and Glass Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
midcentury Rectangular coffee table in solid wood and smoked glass top by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Wood has been polished by a professional ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Smoked Glass, Wood
Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Soriana pouf or ottoman by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original 1970s cognac leather. The pouf can be easily moved around since it has castors atta...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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