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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, two-seater sofa and two lounge chairs, ivory bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three.
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. The most notable feature of those lounge chairs and sofa, 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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Chrome
Pair of "Soriana" Armchairs Designed by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of "Soriana" armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Structure in chromed steel. Afra (1937-2011) and Tobia (1935-) Scarpa studied at the Venice Institute of A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Soriana Series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina Italy Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian lounge chair in the style of Soriana series by Afra & Scarpa for Cassina Italy. Dark red original fabric with very minimal wear.
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1960s Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bilobo Pendant by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Bilobo pendants by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Glass, aluminum, painted metal, vinyl cord. Original ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Aluminum, Metal
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
Mid-Century Lounge Chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century lounge chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1960s
Green and yellow
European.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Fabric
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, 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
Materials
Metal
Nigritella Pendant Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, circa 1965
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Nigritella pendant lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy
Fixture produced in the 1960s by Flos by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. White painted metal shade with and oplal glass scree...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Opaline Glass
White Laquered Metal 2-Lights Sconce Foglio by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1966
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This wall lamp mod. Foglio was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in the 1960s. It is made from heavy steel sheet and painted in a white color. The lamp belongs to ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Lounge Chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century lounge chair 'Carlotta' by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair with Ottoman in maroon leather, 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
The Soriana is a myhtic lounge chair that was designed in 1969 by Afra&Tobia Scarpa. The color is maroon leather. It is in beautiful authentic condition with a great patina of the ti...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Model 771 Rosewood Side Table Cassina, Italy, ca. 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Geneva, CH
Rosewood side or coffee model 771 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa produced by Cassina, Italy, ca. 1965
Measures: 75 x 75 x 38 cm
Switchable rosewood table top
Manu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Sofa by B&B Italia by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Designers
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
B&B Italia brown leather sofa Modell Coronado designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 1960s.
The leather is in good condition with only beautiful sign of time on the leather.
I...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern 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
"Sfera" by Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italian Design 1960s Ceiling Lamp
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
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
"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
Early Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Loveseat
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with its’ original maker (Gavina) tags and original importer (Knoll) tags. This piece has been fully refinished and reupholstered. There are multiple woods used in the const...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " Torcello" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase " Torcello" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
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1960s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Table lamp Jucker by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Flos
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
La lampada da tavolo Jucker incarna ed esprime chiaramente lo spirito degli anni Sessanta ed è ancora oggi un carismatico oggetto da collezione, ambito come quando fu presentata per ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Afra e Tobia Scarpa 925 lounge chair Cassina Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and iconic lounge chair model 925 designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1966. Easily recognized by its firm and robust solid light brown walnut...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Artona Bookcase/Vitrine by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Artona Bookcase/Vitrine by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto,1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus 'Torcello' Sideboard in Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, 'Torcello' sideboard, walnut, aluminum, Italy, 1964.
The 'Torcello' model is a rare find and is produced by the Italian company Stildomus, a furni...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pigreco chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pigreco chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s, Made in Italy.
Restored and reupholstered chair with light gray leather seat.
The price of shipping is for the Italian terri...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chair model 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the editor Cassina.
Creation 1965.
This chair is one of the iconic pieces of the couple who won several design prizes and worked with the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury set of 8 wood and leather chairs mod.121 by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of eight leather and wood chairs model 121 by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Italy, 1965.
Very comfortable seats.
Literature.: Giuliana Gramigna, “Repertorio del Design ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Two Armchairs "Bastiano" by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two armchairs "Bastiano" by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa model 920 two-seat sofa set Cassina Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
Set of Three Stackable Tables Mod.777 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Set of three stackable tables mod.777 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1965
Structured in dark solid wood, with an original double side extraction of medium and small siz...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wood
Leather Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Porto, PT
A three-seater sofa - Soriana was designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
The metal frame encloses the upholstery like a clamp, Soriana can do completely without int...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 778 Extensible Table in Black Ashwood by Cassina 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
From 1963 to 1966 the architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa and the furniture manufacturing company Cassina collaborated together. During this period a number of furniture pieces were made, including the model 778 table.
Square extendible table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Ash
Soriana 2 Seater by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina with Pierre Frey Upholstery 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Unique textile by Pierre Frey. This print has a etnic atmosphere.
The sofa was produced by Cassina in the 70ties and designed by Tobia Scarpa.
Timeless design.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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 Midcentury Fabric and Wood Bastiano Lounge Chair by Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful and popular piece made by MYC Gavina Spain and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 60s.
This armchair is a classic of Italian design, with its clean lines it combines r...
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Mid-20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature black leather upholstery and a walnut ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "920" Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, Cassina, 1960s
By Castelli, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa "920" chairs for Cassina dating from the 1960s in the original aniline leather and rosewood frame. Pieces featuring rosewood are very rare.
These are...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
"Soriana" Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, 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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Gavina Leather Sofa Model Bastiano design Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
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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