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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.

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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969, Set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair. Once...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975 Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a su...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Erasmo sofa in brown Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Erasmo sofa in brown Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1970s Erasmo sofa covered in brown Leather. The sofa consists of two modules with armrests, which follow geometric...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created inte­ri­ors and furni­ture that embraced the mate­ri­als of each design and the interplay of tech­nol­ogy and ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

set of 6 chairs "121" Cassina by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Italian design 60s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant and iconic set of 6 model 121 chairs designed in the late 1960s by famous designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. The Chairs consist of a walnut wood base while the seat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black saddle leather upholstery and a l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood, Ash

Pair of Sofas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coronado, C&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Rosendahl, DE
An exceptional pair of 2-seater sofas (designed in 1966) by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, manufactured by C&B Italia, the predecessor of B&B Italia. The high-quality cognac-colored leather bo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Only Set available in the US of 4 Africa Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Rare and classic set of 4 chairs model Africa from the Artona series. Solid walnut, ebonized wood inlays, padded leather. Maxalto production, ca. 1975. Impressed brand. logo
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

"Dialogo" Brown Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
"Dialogo" brown fiberglass and pale wood chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s The ‘Dialogo’ chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convinces with its tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fiberglass, Wood

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

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Leather, Ash

Soriana lounge chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The Soriana Sofa was first designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. In 1970 the Soriana was awarded a Compasso d’Oro prize solidifying its standing as a style icon. Defined by its...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
rare "dialogo" chair, design afra and tobia scarpa , made in 1974 for b&b italia, version with chromed and lacquered metal frame color yellow gold and seat and back in black fibergla...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” 3-Seater Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather - Cassina.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” 3-Seater Sofa in Dark Chocolate Leather – Original Cassina Production (1970s) A rare and iconic example of the award-winning “Soriana” 3-seater sofa b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

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

Coronado Sofa in Black Leather by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Coronado two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1960s. Sofa in original black leather and fabric tag underneath cushions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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

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Leather, Plywood

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Four 'Monk' Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, black leather, Italy, 1974. Set of four 'Monk' chairs by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The black ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Extremely Comfortable Pair of Armchairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa Italy 70'
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
A Very comfortable pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs in very good original condition. Original brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Beautiful green velvet and metal sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 37 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping, request us for receive the best ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana armchairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Reupholster in new leather. Polyuretane, leather, steel. Excellent condition. A true icon of style, Soriana,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Cassina Ciprea Leather Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Almelo, NL
Cassina Ciprea Leather Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy Introducing the breathtaking Ciprea Lounge chairs, a masterpiece created ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Foam

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 and Tobia Scarpa Brown Velvet Soriana Living Room Set for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana living room set, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. The set is composed of a three-seater sofa, a lounge chair and a...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal soluti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original label Cassina. The idea for this armchair that changed the face of upholstered furniture ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The armchair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Plywood

Soriana lounge chair with ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare Soriana lounge chair with ottoman designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. It still has its intact seventies upholstery. Beautiful and timeless design with th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Pair of armchairs model Coronado by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of armchairs model Coronado from the 1970s by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia. The pair represents an icon of Italian design from that period. Upholstery is dar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Chairs model 925 2, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1966, Midcentury Design
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The chair model 925 was designed by Afra and Tobias Scarpa in 1966 in Italy. This design is part of the Moma permanent collection. The gorgeous chairs call...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood

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

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Leather

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern; This Soriana two-seater sofa, reupholstered in bouclé ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Carlotta by Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Introducing the fabulous pair of Italian 'Carlotta' armchairs designed in 1967 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. These babies have undergone a complete professional makeover, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Cotton, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six Dining Room Chairs in Cognac Leather, Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six dining room chairs in cognac leather and black lacquered wood, Italy 1966 This is a fantastic set of six dining room chairs made of cognac brown leath...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Beech

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

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Chrome

"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

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Metal

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a cognac leather seat. Fully restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off white canvas and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Canvas, Walnut

Soriana 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

Lauriana Chairs by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Rare original leather lauriana chairs, made in Italy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Set of Six Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bamboo and Rattan Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Six chairs, model Basilian, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by B&B Maxalto in the 1970s. The structure of these square chairs is made of dark brown painted bamboo ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bamboo

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Artona’ Sofa in Elm and linen for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, Italy 1975 This sofa shows absolute stunning craftsmanship. The absolute highlight of this incredible sofa is the woo...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Linen, Elm, Walnut

Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Two-Seater Sofas for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. An original concept, metal belts front and back give struct...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Set of 4 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1980's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 4 "Mastro" dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1980's. A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in an architectural appearance. The simple but solid frames are constructed out of black painted metal. Both seat- and backrest have their original high quality canvas covers, finished in the characteristic way like all original Scarpa chairs...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black canvas and walnut. They present a white sewing on the front of the seat and the u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Canvas, Walnut

Soriana Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 "New Harmony" Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1987
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" dining chair for Maxalto, walnut and ebony, Italy 1987. The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalto in 1987, showc...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Ebony, Walnut

Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included). Italy, c1975. For Maxalto. Designed as part of the 'Artona' line these scarce chairs are some of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl, 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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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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.

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