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 'Polygonon' Dining Table & Mario Bellini Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, dining table 'Polygonon', glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984
Behold this astonishing table with an aesthetically pleasing layout ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Steel
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970's
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Soriana Lounge Chair, a timeless creation by Italian designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969, is a masterpiece of furniture design. Its signature features include soft, inviting ...
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20th Century Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Set of 6 dining room "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 6 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto 1975.
The "Africa" chair which was part of the "Artona" line is the result of the marr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
Leather and wood lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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Leather, Wood
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
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Metal
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
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Fabric, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Brass
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
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Smoked Glass, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Chaise Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Velvet
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Elmo Green Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare Soriana Armchairs in recently reupholstered in Elmo Midnight Green Leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in 1970s. The leather is soft and subtle. Each chair retains original two front casters as well as back legs. The metal frame doesn't show any pitting. This lounge chair is in overall great condition, ready for use.
Cassina’s Soriana Armchair...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Bollo, A Pair of Wall Lights, Flos, 1979
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Bollo »
A white and a black and white lacquered metal wall lights in the form a fan.
Supported with a pierced cylinder whose circular sect...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
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
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Leather, Wood
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
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Fabric
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
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Fabric, Palisander
Set of Six Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four Monk Chairs for Molteni, circa 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal trestles in solid wood attached to shaped metal tubing, creating a single element for the seat and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
Very good condition and fabric that feels good to the touch.
I can sent more detail pic...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Chrome
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
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Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of two.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Walnut
Pendant Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos Nickel-Plated Brass Midcentury Italy 1960
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, IT
"fior di loto" suspension lamp designed by the renowned designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced in the 60s by Flos.
The suspension lamp with filtered light was made with a nicke...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Aluminum, Brass, Nickel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Pair of 'Ciprea' Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of 'Ciprea' easy chairs, fabric, Italy, 1968
This design is made possible by the creative and innovative thinking of the Italian designer duo ...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Fabric
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
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Fiberglass, Wood
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Bedroom Set Artona with Bed and Nightstands by Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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
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Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of six.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Coronado Sofa by B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The evergreen Coronado sofa is the quintessential symbol of relaxation. It comfort is guaranteed by a suspension system made from harmonic steel bands in...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Polyester
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana lounge chair and ottoman for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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
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Bouclé
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 and Tobia Scarpa Soriana set for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Bouclé
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Africa Chairs
1970
Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel
30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d inches (Set of 2)
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A superb 3 seat original Soriana sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in the 1970s. This example is a rare find indeed - all in great condition with original clean wool fabric. We also have a matching pair of chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Chrome
Afra Papillona and Tobia shoe seedling lamp for FLOS
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Catania, IT
Flos rod lamp Papillona model, design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 80s, with black lacquered steel rod. The lamp is of the first model released, with switch and foot slider to adjust the light intensity and mounts its original 300w halogen lamp, but it can also mount the new low power led lamps.
The lamp is working and in excellent condition, with original lacquer intact and with a clearly visible mark in the lampshade, the diffuser glasses have been replaced. From their first meeting at the IUAV in Venice until the transfer to the Venetian countryside, her place of origin, the son of Carlo Scarpa, Tobia appunto (class 1935) and Afra Bianchin (class 1937) first shared a degree - it was 1957 and the two officially became architects - then a marriage and a career that marked their lives and those of Italian drawing at the turn After the laurel wreath, after Tobia was in service for the Venini glassworks in Murano (but only for a few months), it seems that it was Franco Albini who sparked between the two. Not that Franco Albini did anything firsthand. But while he was in the chair giving his decoration course, the two young artists fell in love with those same desks in the service of design. So the Pigreco for Gavina - first project together, first chair together - came into the world just like a daughter: the result of a flame of love...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
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
Poltrone e Pouff Soriana produzione Cassina, Mario Bellinj
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pescia, IT
Le poltrone Soriana sono un'icona del design italiano degli anni 70.
Prodotte da Cassina e disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
Hanno linee morbide e abbondanti , con un rivestimento ge...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
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
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
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969.
The set is composed of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair and a...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Plywood
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
Materials
Chrome
60s 70s coffee table side table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s coffee table side table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Object: coffee table
Manufacturer: Cassina
Condition: good - vintage
Ag...
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Wood
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
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
Materials
Fabric
Table Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Model "Pierrot", 1990s
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Odense, DK
The Pierrot lamp by Scarpa Afra and Tobia, published by Flos in 1991, is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and captivate design enthusiasts aro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Glass, Wood
Pair of Soriana Sofas, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
Set of four Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs fo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
The chairs are composed of a natural ash structure and a fib...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather, Ash
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
Materials
Metal
2-seater fabric sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
2-seater fabric sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia 1970s
Like new.
Stile Vintage
Periodo del design 1970 - 1979
Production period 1970 - 1979
Year of production 1970s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Fabric
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
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” three-seater sofa for Cassina, original brown leather and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model b...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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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