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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
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, ON
The Soriana collection aimed to blend beauty and comfort through a unique design featuring a bundle of fabric secured by a chrome-plated steel clamp. The "Soriana Chair," the inaugur...
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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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

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctiv...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six 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 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 4 chairs mod. 121 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1965. Stained walnut wood frame, leather seats. Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, where he graduated...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

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

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Leather, Lacquer

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Leather Coronado Living Room Set for C&B Italia, 1969
By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Brown leather “Coronado” living room set composed of two armchairs and one three-seat sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966 and produced by the Italian manufacturer C&B Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Foam, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctiv...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal, Chrome

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

Modular Armchair Deigned by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Modular armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1968 in Italy. it is made on a solid wood structure covered in foam and upholstered by hand in a beige bouclé. It is...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Four Mastro chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
c.1980s Iron legs, original yellow fabric W52 x H77 x D45 cm Seat height 44 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Iron

1970's Pair of 'Ronda Lounge Armchairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Casas, Spain
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Casas i Bardés Workshop
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique & Bespoke newly upholstered pair of lounge armchairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Spanish furniture brand Casas, C. 1970s Reupholstered in a geometric pattern orange w...
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1970s Spanish Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “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 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of four. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Walnut, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” easy lounge chair for Cassina, Black Leather, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Plastic

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six 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 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 ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985. This stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “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’ s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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 "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

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

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Leather, Beech

Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & 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

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Leather, Wood

Leather Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Italy. Injection molded foam frame. Extremely comfy. We have two available.
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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, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s Very good condition and fabric that feels good to the touch. I can sent more detail pic...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Leather and wood lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Leather and wood Lounge chair "925" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Cassina 1965. Directly inspired by a design from Carlo Scarpa dating from 1934 the "925" is a great example of fine 196...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design; Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wool

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Soriana 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 and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 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 black canvas and walnut. They present a white sewing on the front of the seat and the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Canvas, Walnut

1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy. In a gorgeous burnt orange leather upholstery with a beautiful age commensurate patina throughout. As comfort...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 8
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 eight. "Dialogo", in substance, 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

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

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Metal

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

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Leather, Walnut

Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 12
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 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

Cassina Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of Italian elegance into your living space with the Cassina Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This iconic piece features a sleek and modern design, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Vintage Tobia & Afra Scarpa Soriana Ottoman / Footstool for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This exquisite footstool from the Soriana range, designed in 1969 by renowned Italian designers Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Pair of Soriana Sofas, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

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

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

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Bouclé, Plastic

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “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 i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Dining chairs "Africa" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45 cm. Stamped. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of modular sofas in black leather and walnut designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina since 1967. Their conception is very...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four. 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 and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 for Goppion 'Bisante S1' Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, 'Bisante S1' chair, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Bisante S1 chair, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, made in Italy in the 1980s. This...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “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’ sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure. Fully restored in Italy. Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the 121 chair in 1965. A sketch from 1943 made by Carlo Scarpa (Tobia’s father) inspired its shape. Two thin plywood “petals” compose the seat and the backrest. They are available with leather upholstery or aniline-dyed. The back has cut in the lower part, required due to a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point. Furthermore, the basis is a solid wood double trestle. Eight screws link...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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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Set of 8 Monk chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This set of 8 black leather "Monk" chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973, represents an icon of Italian design. Featuring a sleek, minimalist silhouette, thes...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 10 chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series produced by Maxalto. Made in walnut with ebonised inlays, black leather upholstery and b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Dialogo Dessau' Dining Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Dialogo Dessau dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal, Chrome

Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle struc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

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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