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.
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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Set of Six Pigreco Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
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 set ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Wood
Cassina 'Soriana' Cognac Leather Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Cassina; Tobia Scarpa; Afra Scarpa; Minimalist; Italian Design; Hollywood Regency; Post-modern;
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Soriana, reupholstered in aniline leather....
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Chrome
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969 for Cassina, the Soriana lounge chair is a piece of design history. Here we have a completely original vintage example in original velvet co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of six.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa'...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chair for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of one.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian du...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “Africa” dining chairs and an “Artona” table, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975.
Made of walnut, burl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Brass
Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian design from the 1970s. Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa embodies t...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two.
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Plywood Dining Chairs 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight. Following the typical geometric line of the Scarpa duo, this particular chairs features an er...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "So...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with the characteristic rounded joint. The straightforward and minimal design is like a cubical volume; the supports, on the other hand, are slender, anatomically shaped surfaces. The seat and back are shaped in plywood and attached by bolts to crosspieces along the center that offer extreme comfort. The back has a cut in the lower part, required due to the presence of a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point.
We can do custom restoration and special reupholstering. Our atelier guarantees the excellence of Italy through the traditional art of craftsmanship. We do offer a dedicated customization service thanks to our team of expert craftsmen and artisans. Contact Modernab Gallery...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Bouclé by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1960's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Cassina; Reupholstered in Ivory Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; Soriana Chair; Lounge Chair; Ottoman; Postmodern; Post-Modern Design; 1970s;
Post-modern ...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of one.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Chrome
Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Pair of Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1969
The 'Soriana' line was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. This 'Soriana' chai...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Plywood Dining Chairs, 1973, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa plywood dining chairs, metal and plywood, Italy, 1973, set of eight.
Following the typical geometric line of the Scarpa duo, this particular chair features an er...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" dining chairs for Maxalto, walnut and ebony, Italy 1987, set of two.
The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalto i...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Ebony, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of cognac leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Red Leather and Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974.
The wonderfully red leather forms a striking combination with the blond wood. Interesti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set Of 6 Monk Dining Chairs By Afra And Tobia Scarpa For Molteni Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic set of 6 ‘Monk’ chairs in cognac leather, designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in Italy, 1974.
These iconic vintage dining chairs feature a solid...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Cassina Soriana Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Soriana Ottoman by renowned designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. This luxurious piece features a sleek and modern design, perfect for adding a touch of sophisti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel
1970 "Bergere" Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman Afra Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Berger leather armchair with ottoman
Artona collection for Maxalto, 1975
Walnut and leather.
Leather has a beautiful patina.
Measures: Armchair H 85 x W 80 x D 78 cm
Otto...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
"Coronado" Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Italy, 1960
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
"Coronado" lounge chair with foot rest by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Chair with headrest and stool fully covered with leather.
S...
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, Set of ten.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Scarpa 121 Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1965
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
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Black Leather by Cassina 1970ca.
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in wood, seat and back in foam rubber padding covered with black leather.
Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1965 and produced by Cassina.
...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Brown Velvet Soriana Ottoman for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana ottoman, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969.
Re-upholstered with brown velvet.
Winner of the “Compasso d’Oro” prize i...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Chrome
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
"Bastiano" Seating Set by Tobia Scarpa For Gavina, Wood and Leather, Italy, 1960s
Dimensions D: 76 cm (29.92") H: 68,5 cm W: 211,5 - 90 cm
Seat Height 34
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Soriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the iconic ‘Soriana’ collection for Cassina in 1969, with the chair model as its first piece. In 1970, it earned the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
The Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Pink, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, pink and chromed steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Space Age Modern “Soriana” Sofa Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Union City, NJ
Space Age Modern “Soriana” Sofa Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Newly reupholstered. This sofa comfortably fits 3 people. Made in Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Sofa and Two lounge chairs, Ivory Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969, Set of three.
Although technically designed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Africa" chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
6 chairs
79 x 56 x 46 cm
Brass, Leather, Rosewood
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of this couch, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Carlotta easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia for Cassina, circa 1967. The chairs have a simple rectangular black lacquered wooden frame that has been restored. Woven elastic cord supports the movable back...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, pair of Lounge Chairs and pouf, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Iron
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
Lauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Eggplant removable velvet upholstery with camel leather piping. Mounted on a steel frame with plastic ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Ottoman for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A saddle colored leather ottoman on rollers with tufted and stretched form having chromed metal banding to each end. An iconic piece of 1970's Italian design by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
"Soriana" Single Seat Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Soriana” line was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. This Soriana chair model was the first piece designed in the collection, and for its desig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous Italian architect and designer coup...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Beech 'Bastiano' Lounge Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A pair of black leather and beech 'Bastiano' lounge chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1960.
Scarpa designed these chairs as a part of the firm's experimental design studio. Based on Le Corbusier's segmented design concept, Scarpa replaced the cold steel design of Le Corbusier's original with a solid wooden base – resulting in a solid and weighty appearance, married with a beautiful warmth.
We believe these to be early 1970s examples, produced shortly after Knoll acquired Gavina SpA...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
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 black lacquered wood, seat and back in black fiberglass and metal details.
It was designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Midcentury Modern Italian Bastiano Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A two seater ‘Bastiano’ sofa, designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. Upholstered in black leather with the wooden frame finished in white lacquer. Italian, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and hazelnut leather, Italy, 1966, set of two.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Plywood
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.
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Questions About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Yes, 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.
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