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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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.

Find vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chairs, dining chairs, floor lamps and other furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, ash, Italy, 1961 Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series re...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa

By Simon Gavina Editions, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 'Bastiano' sofa, ash, fabric, Italy, design 1960 This Bastiano sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Ash

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sofa, beech, fabric, Italy, 1970s This three-seat sofa dates from Italy in the 1970s and is designed in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The design is defined by clear proportion...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Mid century Vintage Bastiano Rosewood tan leather long sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century Vintage Bastiano 3 seat long low sofa with a rosewood frame and Original tan leather cushions. All straps are original and functional the frame has a beautiful rosewood w...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina '121' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina '121' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina '121' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Walnut

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, dining chairs, model ‘121’, walnut, cognac leather, Italy, 1965 Pair of stunning dining chairs by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona’ sofa by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This sofa shows absolute st...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Elm

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

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 a...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and 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 stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctiv...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Mid century Bastiano birch Leather lounge chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century vintage "bastiano" lounge chair with an Birch frame and chair is in original Brown leather with the Original cushions. All original frame has a blonde birch raw wood grai...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Birch

Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia Erasmo Modular Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia Erasmo Modular Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&B Italia Erasmo Modular Sofa, Fabric, Italy, 1970s

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Italian modern blue/brown very soft fabric sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s This modular sofa model Erasmo has an injection molded foam frame covered in th...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

Rosewood and Leather Bastiano Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lutz, FL

1970’s “Bastiano” model club chair designed by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italy. Solid Rosewood frame with original tan/beige leather cushions. A comfortable and attractive desig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Set of 4 "Dialogo" Chairs, Italy 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Set of 4 "Dialogo" Chairs, Italy 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Set of 4 "Dialogo" Chairs, Italy 1970s

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Naples, IT

Important Set of four chairs Model "Dialogo" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the firm B&B Italia. The frame is typically made of black lacquered wood, while the curved seat and back are m...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970
Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

"Dialogo" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Made in Italy, 1970. Set of four "Dialogo" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973. The feature of this "D...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Plastic, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Italian Midcentury Learher Wood Dinign Chairs 1960
Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Italian Midcentury Learher Wood Dinign Chairs 1960

Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Italian Midcentury Learher Wood Dinign Chairs 1960

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentuty modern design, set of four dining chairs “121” model designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina from 1965 with solid wood structure and wooden sea...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

The Bastiano 4seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1966
The Bastiano 4seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1966

The Bastiano 4seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1966

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in View Park, CA

The Bastiano 4seater sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy 1966. Hailing from the estate of multihyphenate artist and fashion icon Nadia Lee Cohen, this piece is not for ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, ES

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960 ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy
1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy

1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy. In a gorgeous burnt orange leather upholstery with a beautiful age commensurate patina throughout. As comfort...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Brown leather armchair Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960
Brown leather armchair Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960

Brown leather armchair Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy ca. 1960

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A classic of Italian mid‑century design, this Coronado armchair, created in the 1960s by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia, perfectly captures the designers’ visio...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Carlotta’ Outdoor Green Armchair for Cassina Italian Design
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Carlotta’ Outdoor Green Armchair for Cassina Italian Design

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Carlotta’ Outdoor Green Armchair for Cassina Italian Design

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Elegant Carlotta Outdoor armchair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina as part of its outdoor collection. Originally conceived in the 1960s and later reintrodu...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood

Scarpa 121 Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Scarpa 121 Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Scarpa 121 Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Scarpa 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1965 The iconic 121 Scarpa dining chair is a straightforward dining chair with a design that can complement both classical and cutting-edge interio...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Ash

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 2 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited in...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Armchair for Maxalto, Italy, 1975

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" armchair for Maxalto, walnut and fabric, 1975 The "Artona" armchair, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975, belongs to one of the most c...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Velvet, Chrome, 1969

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Iconinc Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy 1970's
Iconinc Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy 1970's

Iconinc Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy 1970's

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic and highly collectible Soriana sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, one of the most celebrated examples of Italian modern design from the 1970s. Winner of the Com...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctiv...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s
Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s

Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern alpaca sofa Erasmo by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1980s Erasmo modular sofa upholstered in black alpaca fabric with light brown lines. The couch consists of two si...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Plastic

Soriana armchairs and footrest by  Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Soriana armchairs and footrest by  Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

Soriana armchairs and footrest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Soriana set armchairs and footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Reupholster in new leather. Polyuretane, leather, steel. Excellent condition. A true icon of...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

"Soriana" sofa in yellow fabric by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
"Soriana" sofa in yellow fabric by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s

"Soriana" sofa in yellow fabric by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

The "Soriana" two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 and produced by Casina starting in the 1970s, is a true icon of 20th-century Italian design. This piece, reno...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Soriana sofa 2 seater designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Reupholster in new leather. Polyuretane, leather, steel. Excellent condition. A true icon of style, Soria...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in New York, NY

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974 A simplified and solid design by Italian award-winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Monk...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Soriana 2 seater by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, reupholstered in metallic green leather. A true icon of style, Soriana, characte...

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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Set of six Monk Chairs design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Set of six Monk Chairs design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974

Set of six Monk Chairs design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in taranto, IT

Designed in 1974 by the renowned Venetian design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni & C, the Monk chair (Model 121) is one of the most emblematic masterpieces of avant-garde Itali...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Soriana two-seater sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and produced in Italy in 1969, from the model's first production. Introduced in 1969, the Soriana received the Co...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965
Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965

Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vigevano, PV

Set of four Model 121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965 Wooden frame with leather-covered seat and back. Original label. Produced by Cassina, Italy, 1965. Dom...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa '121' Dining Chairs, Cassina, 1965
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa '121' Dining Chairs, Cassina, 1965

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa '121' Dining Chairs, Cassina, 1965

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

A rare set of 4 model '121' dining chairs, the model "121" manufactured by Cassina displays Afra and Tobia Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with a characteristic rounded joi...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Molteni in 1973. The Monk chair is one of the most refined expressions of the Scarpa design language...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair . Offered for sale is a rare set of 4 "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia S...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood, Walnut, Leather

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 6 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Animal Skin, Wood

Set of 10 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 10 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 10 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 10 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has b...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood, Animal Skin

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Italian mid-century sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
Italian mid-century sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s

Italian mid-century sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern black leather and wood sofa Bastiano by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s Three-seater sofa model Bastiano with seat, backrest and armrests made of p...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brussels, BE

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two Italian midcentury modern design three-seater sofa and two-seater sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s with solid woo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Early production Soriana Chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Original Upholstery
Pair of Early production Soriana Chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Original Upholstery

Pair of Early production Soriana Chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Original Upholstery

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Casina

Located in Buffalo, NY

Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Together in 1968 they designed the pair of cloud-like chair...

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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Coronado Chair + Ottoman by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Coronado Chair + Ottoman by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia

Coronado Chair + Ottoman by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1960s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Made in Italy. Ottoman: 27.5L 20W 13.5H

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1960
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1960

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1960

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Set of four beautifully sculpted maple wood and boucle dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The backrest is elegantly narrow and reaches down to the floor, with a triangu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Maple

Italian modern poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Italian modern poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s

Italian modern poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s Pair of Coronado model poufs, slightly padded and upholstered in brown suede leather. Round-section wooden feet. Als...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Suede

New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Tacchini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Price listed for starting fabric and Walnut Stained ash wood Africa is a chair that encapsulates a perfect synthesis of structure, form, and functionality in a sculpture that highli...

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2010s Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood, Ash

Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
Soriana Sofa, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s

Soriana Sofa, 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 Seating

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Steel

Molteni Monk Afra and Tobia Scarpa canvas chairs, 1973, set of 4
Molteni Monk Afra and Tobia Scarpa canvas chairs, 1973, set of 4

Molteni Monk Afra and Tobia Scarpa canvas chairs, 1973, set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Monk Afra and Tobia Scarpa chairs for Molteni in 1973, Italy. Blank canvas and wood. Featuring a sleek, minimalist silhouette, these chairs combine form and function flawlessly. They...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Canvas, Wood

Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's
Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's

Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chair for Gavina, Italy 1950's

By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Pigreco" chair by designer Tobia Scarpa in walnut with genuine leather seat. This chair was manufactured in the 1950's by the Italian company Gavina. Retain their Stendig paper ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 925 Lounge Chair

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First-issue Model 925 Lounge Chair, in walnut and cognac leather, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Based on an earlier sketch by Carlo Scarpa, the design was finally re...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs

By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Dialogo Dessau dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina
Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina

Afra & Tobia Scarpa new Soriana Sofa or Lounge Chair or Chaise Longue by Cassina

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Berlin, DE

The price is dependent on the chosen size, material and color. Available as a lounge chair, two-seater, three-seater. a chaise longue or a stool. Lounge chair = 95 x 105cm, two-sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of “Ciprea” lounge chairs, Italy, 1968
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of “Ciprea” lounge chairs, Italy, 1968

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, pair of “Ciprea” lounge chairs, Italy, 1968

By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in amstelveen, NL

Sculptural and comfortable pair of iconic Ciprea lounge chairs, newly upholstered in a refined linen-colored velvet. The chairs feature the characteristic organic, enveloping form ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Pair of Afra Tobia Scarpa Leather Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia
Pair of Afra Tobia Scarpa Leather Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia

Pair of Afra Tobia Scarpa Leather Lounge Chairs, B&B Italia

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Round Rock, TX

Pair of Coronado Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia Pair of Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia in the 1970s. The Coronado series marked an impo...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra & Tobia Scarpa seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 418 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Mario Bellini, Vico Magistretti, and B&B Italia. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $605 and can go as high as $108,801, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,467.
Questions About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Yes, Tobia Scarpa is related to Carlo Scarpa. A well-known architect and designer in his own right, Tobia is the son of the legendary architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia in Venice, where he met designer Afra Bianchin, who would become his wife and long-time collaborator. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tobia Scarpa furniture.