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: 1980s
Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
"Butterfly" floor lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning floor lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Italian company "Flos" in the 1980s, model Butterfly.
Black enameled aluminum stem surmounted by a dimming halogen lamp; a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Steel
'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Important Post Modern 'Butterfly' Floorlamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italy 1985
The heat-resistant synthetic fabric 'butterfly' wings can be adjusted in size and position to...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
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
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Aluminum, Enamel
Afra e Tobia Scarpa “Polygono” Table Metal Glass by BeB, 1980, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra e Tobia Scarpa “Polygono” table metal glass by B&B, 1980, Italy.
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase I Molati Series by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for VeArt
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
From the I Molati series in thick blown and ground glass with aventurine designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Limited edition of 99 copies. Signature and numbering engraved under the b...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Murano Glass
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Fireplace Tools in Iron and Wood by Dimensione Fuoco 80s
By Dimensione Fuoco, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of fireplace tools in iron and wood, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by Dimensione Fuoco in 1981.
This set is composed by several elements. The iron main stand t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Iron
Set 12 chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. Africa - Gruppo Unico, 80/90
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
Set 12 chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. Africa - Gruppo Unico, 80/90
Style
Vintage
Periodo del design
1980 - 1989
Production Period
1980 - 1989
Year Manufactured
1980
Country of Manuf...
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1980s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table. Very heavy solid steel chrome frame with thick chrome tube legs. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. Squ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Chrome
Applique Flos mod. Foglio by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Very First edition of Flos Foglio by Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
This Is an absolutly italian Classic art, design by Tobia Scarpa, he wrapped a sheet in his studio,and do the same with a me...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s
A rare design dining table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassin...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Stool by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lugo, IT
Steel and leather stool
Design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton 1980 88
Not perfect condition as pictured
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs.
The Mastro design was created on the same structural principle as the Monk chair, but in...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'New Harmony' Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'New Harmony' set of six dining chairs, walnut, fabric, leather, Italy, circa 1983
The 'New Harmony' collection designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa is d...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, chair, brass, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
This chair is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare Modernist Floor Lamp model "Abate" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Ibis, Italy
By Ibis, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This beautiful floor lamp features a black varnished metal and steel frame, a shiny grey marble base and a plastic coated fabric lampshade, which have ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Steel
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
Materials
Steel
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
"Marly" Free Standing Bookcase by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1980s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Marly free standing bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni.
The piece "develops the theme of tensile structure; the main supports are t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper, Steel
Table Artona Collection Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Max Alto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Extendable dining table top veneered with walnut slats with solid wood edges layered with different essences finish to brass base.
Prod. Maxalto 80s
71x110x110 cm
(open) 71x220x1...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 8
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of eight.
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s
Cockpit armchair mod. Artona with backrest and seat in brown leather. The backrest and the seat have ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare 'Polygonon' Dining Table
By 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 layou...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Giulio Corner Black Leather Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia, Italy 80s
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Giulio sofa was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Meritalia in 1987.
This corner shaped sofa version of the model Giulio is XXL in size.
The frame of the sofa is made of woo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 'Marlo' Bed in Black Leather, Italy 1980s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zagreb, HR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Bed Model Marlo for Molteni, Italy, 1982
A rare 'Marlo' bed was designed in 1982 as an improved version of the ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare Polygonon Dining Table Italy 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Catania, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Polygonon' model dining or meeting table, glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984
This stunning table designed by the Italian master ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of very rare leather armchairs designed by Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The armchairs were manufactured by Maxalto as a part of their Arton...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Leather
Leather Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona Model 8552, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find set of four of very rare leather armchairs designed by Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The armchairs were manufactured by Maxalto as a part of their ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Polygonon, Dining Table, B&B, 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Polygonon »
A dining table, the oval glass top rested on an octogonal metal base with an iridescent green and blue color.
Manufacture...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Mastro Daybed Molteni 1981
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and beautiful 'Mastro' daybed sofa designed by duo Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Molteni 1981. This super shaped daybed has a ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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Metal
Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of leather chairs. Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy.....Nice original condition, amazing quality / construction, stainless steel bases, retain original Knoll label...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rare Pair of OTI Sconces by Afra Y Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1983
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
White China screen. Anodized metal reflector. Labeled flos. 1 x E14 each 100 watts max. Both in excellent condition.
To be on the safe side, the l...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Glazed Italian Colorful Plates San Lorenzo Design (8) ITALY
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MoMA designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa San Lorenzo colorful glazed design in dazzling blue, green, red and black.
Set of 8 plates: 4 large (1 black 1 red 2 blue) 4 small plates ( 2 gree...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Polygono“ Table Stainless Steel, 1980, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B “Polygono “ table stainless steel, 1980, Italy.
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Glass
Chrome wall lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 80's
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in GOOR, NL
Amazing catch of 4 Foglia wall lamps from the 80's.
Illuminate your space with the sleek and timeless design of the Chrome wall lamp by Tobia Scarpa 80's for Flos. This classic pie...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Abatina' Table Lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Abatina' table lamp by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the 1980s. Beautifully crafted double-panel wrapped contraption by the duo designers...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s, Set of Six
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brescia , Brescia
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s, Set of Six.
Each chair is a testament to the Scarpa's exceptional attention to detail, with a nod to the exoticism and geo...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tobia Scarpa "Abatina" Table Lamp for Flos, Italy 80's, New Original Lampshades
By Flos, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Table lamp Abatina, in canvas and metal, design by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of aging and wear.
New old stock original canvas lampshades
Afra and Tobia Scarpa are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe, including collections in MoMA and the Louvre Museum. They have collaborated with companies such as Flos, B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
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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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