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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
Erasmo Ottomans 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. Full leather construction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

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 "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Dark Beech, Italy, 1974, set of six. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Beech

Artona Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with Matching Nightstands
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Artona Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with Matching Nightstands, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4
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 four. 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

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Leather, Beech

Pair of 2 Erasmo' Lounge Chairby Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1990s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Erasmo Lounge Chairs, designed by the renowned Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the 1990s, exudes elegance and comfort. ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Black canvas Monk dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
Black canvas Monk dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974. In designing the Monk chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa emphasize the expressive potential of th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Pair of Soriana Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, New Upholstery
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, CA
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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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Set of Six Afra and Tobia Scarpa Bamboo and Rattan Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12
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 twelve. 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

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Leather, Walnut

Six ‘Mastro’ dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1981 Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Mastro chair produced by Molteni design Afra Tobia Scarpa year 1981. Black fire-painted steel structure, seat and back in black stain-resistant fabric. End caps and feet in P.V.C. bl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-Seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s - New Upholstery ( 2 available).
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Ciprea armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair model Ciprea was designed by the couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1968 for the editor Cassina. The structure is made of high-density foam that ensures a great comfort. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Foam

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight 121 chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in Bulgarian red leather designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa in 1965 and manufactured by Cassina in the 19...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 12
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 twelve. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Beech

Soriana pouf designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana footrest designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Polyuretane structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition. A true icon of style, Sorian...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, Polyuretane structure, original mohair velvet fabric, steel, excellent condition. A true icon of style, Sorian...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Pair Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather "Coronado" Lounge Chairs & Footstool
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A plush pair of vintage "Coronado" lounge chairs with footstool in lovely original top-grain light brown leather designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. Gorgeous Italian leat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

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 "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 12
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 twelve. The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalt...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Ebony, Walnut

Soriana Chair and Ottoman by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Black Leather, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous Soriana chair and pouf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970. The set has been reupholstered in very high-end soft Italian calf skin leather. Please note: t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

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 "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of six. 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

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Canvas, Walnut

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, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1970s - New Upholstery.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Stool by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lugo, IT
Steel and leather stool Design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton 1980 88 Not perfect condition as pictured Thank you
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 2 Seater 'Erasmo' Black Leather Sofa + Table B&B Italia 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This black leather 2 seater + matching table version 'Erasmo' sectional sofa was produced in 1976 and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973 The black laminated tab...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Foam, Plywood

Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
Soriana two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina newly reupholstered in cream corduroy fabric.     
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Upholstery

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, "Soriana" Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

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Chrome

Monk Lounge Chair In Cognac Leather By Afra And Tobia Scarpa, Molteni Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Discover the timeless elegance of the ‘Monk’ lounge chair, an iconic design by celebrated Italian duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. This rare collectible is highly sought ...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Ash

Set of 10 Red Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 10 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967. It is one of the icons of Italian design, a perfect piece of furniture to be used as dining...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Bonanza two, one seat sofa's by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for C&B, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Bonanza two, one seat sofa's by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for C&B, Italy, 1970's
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 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

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel structure and reupholstered in white bouclé wool fabric Italy, 1960s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wool, Bouclé, Plastic, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, 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. Its most notable feature, 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

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Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered 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 black leather and black lacquered beech wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Beech

B&B ITALIA Afra & Tobia Scarpa Modell Coronado Leather Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
B&B Italia black leather sofa Modell Coronado designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 1960s. Big loose cushions. This small sofa is comfortable. The leather is in good conditio...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

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

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

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Iron

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of 6 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Canvas, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 6 walnut and canvas dining chairs, model Monk, for Molteni, Italy, 1970s. The canvas seats form a beautiful combination with the walnut wood. An interesting and high-quality...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Canvas, Walnut

Soriana Two Seater by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Green Mohair
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Cassina; 1970s; Italian Design; Italy; Two Seater; Post-Modern; Green; Fabric; Mohair; This Soriana two-seater ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

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

8 Scarpa 121 Chairs in Black Leather & Pale Wood for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa, Gianfranco Frattini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Cassina
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

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

Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Africa Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight Africa chairs with structure in walnut wood, seat in black leather, and brass details. Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in the 1970s. These u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Rare set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970's A minimal and striking design with strong graphic lines and interesting details resulting in an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of four. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten 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 black and 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

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood

Artona 8551 Sidechair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto - 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
The Artona 8551 sidechair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto Italy in the early 1980s, it is part of the iconic Artona collection collection (also known for the Africa ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Ottoman, Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana A very beautiful ottoman of square shape with rounded corners. Covered with its original brown velvet in very good condition. On four castor feet....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 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 and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three. 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 those lounge chairs and sofa, 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

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Chrome

Soriana Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Rare Soriana chaise longue by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 It's reupholstered in a beautiful plum textured fabric. The original foam is in very good condition and s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric

Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “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’ sha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

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.
Category

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

Materials

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.

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