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.
2
445
2
1
to
24
374
62
448
447
447
335
30
1
1
443
3
185
251
144
223
16
3
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
218
91
28
50
12
56
11
35
7
20
5
26
285
283
243
156
129
432
422
1
1
1
431
1,358
1,171
1,140
1,087
Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
1970 "Bergere" Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman Afra Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Berger leather armchair with ottoman
Artona collection for Maxalto, 1975
Walnut and leather.
Leather has a beautiful patina.
Measures: Armchair H 85 x W 80 x D 78 cm
Otto...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Scarpa ‘Soriana’ Sofa Set and Chair - 3pcs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hudson, NY
Elevate your living space with this Italian model 944 ‘Soriana’ set, consisting of two matching sofas and an accent chair.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, in the ori...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Wool
Early Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Loveseat
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with its’ original maker (Gavina) tags and original importer (Knoll) tags. This piece has been fully refinished and reupholstered. There are multiple woods used in the const...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artona series Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto – Italy, 1970’s.
Amazing set of 8 Africa chairs made of Italian Walnut with black leather seats and brass detail...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Brass
Afra e Tobia Scarpa 925 lounge chair Cassina Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and iconic lounge chair model 925 designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in Italy in 1966. Easily recognized by its firm and robust solid light brown walnut...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Bonanza 3 seat sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for C&B, Italy, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Brussels , BE
Very comfortable sofa.
We also have the 1 seater and 2 seaters available.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
Bastiano Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa - Set of Two - Italian Mid Century Modern
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Collectible Design - Tobia Scarpa Sofa - Vintage Leather Bastiano Sofa
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the coup...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pigreco chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pigreco chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s, Made in Italy.
Restored and reupholstered chair with light gray leather seat.
The price of shipping is for the Italian terri...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona sofa Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning cubic lounge sofa known as ‘Artona,’ designed by the talented Italian duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. This sofa shows exceptional craftsmanship, with a parti...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Of 6 Afra And Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs For Molteni Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic set of 6 ‘Monk’ chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974. This design features a solid walnut wooden frame with ...
Category
1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Chair model 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model 121 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the editor Cassina.
Creation 1965.
This chair is one of the iconic pieces of the couple who won several design prizes and worked with the ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury set of 8 wood and leather chairs mod.121 by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of eight leather and wood chairs model 121 by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Italy, 1965.
Very comfortable seats.
Literature.: Giuliana Gramigna, “Repertorio del Design ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Two Armchairs "Bastiano" by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two armchairs "Bastiano" by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Wood
Afra Tobia Scarpa Soriana Leather Sofa Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Soriana sofá by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Original brown leather upholstery. Retains Cassina labels.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa model 920 two-seat sofa set Cassina Italy 1966
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
High quality two-seat sofa set model 920 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1966. Afra and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration with the Italian...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather Poufs Coronado by Afra Tobia and Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
Pair of poufs mod. Coronado lightly padded and covered in brown le...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra Scarpa & Tobia Scarpa Uncommon Dining Chairs for Molteni & C, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Skokie, IL
Afra Scarpa & Tobia Scarpa uncommon dining chairs for Molteni & C, Italy circa 1970s. These chairs are in exceptional condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Dialogo Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
The chairs are made up of a natural ash structure and a seat and back in fiberglass covered in white leather.
The structure recovers the typical Scarpa double easel...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Leather Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Porto, PT
A three-seater sofa - Soriana was designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
The metal frame encloses the upholstery like a clamp, Soriana can do completely without int...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Metal
Eight "Dialogo" Black Leather Chair by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 70s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of eight "Dialogo" black leather and ash dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy 70s
The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s and convi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s, Set of Six
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brescia , Brescia
"Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s, Set of Six.
Each chair is a testament to the Scarpa's exceptional attention to detail, with a nod to the exoticism and geo...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 4 "Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of 4 Africa chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
The chairs are in excellent condition , wood marked Maxalto in the back and leath...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Wood
Soriana Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona Soriana con pouf di Afra & Tobia Scarpa, prodotta in Italia da Cassina, anni '70 circa. L'originale tessuto che la riveste, è ancora in buone condizioni, anche se da pulire,...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel
Soriana Chaise Lounge with Pouf by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona Soriana con pouf di Afra & Tobia Scarpa, prodotta in Italia da Cassina, anni '70 circa. L'originale ricca pelle color cioccolato va considerata persa, in quanto, da sostitui...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Dialogo Chairs in Leather and Wood by B&B 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in black lacquered wood, seat and back in leather and metal details.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1970s
Th...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bastian Sofa Tobia & Afra Scarpa Gavina knoll International 2 Seater
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, BE
Sofa Model Bastiano designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa. produced by Gavina in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
set of 4 Monk chair, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Monk is all about the expressive quality of the materials: domestic walnut, natural ash, leather and raw canvas. The seat and back are made of leather or canvas, socked on two steel ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
1970s Soriana Chaise by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Paisley, mid century
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970s SORIANA CHAISE
AFRA AND TOBIA SCARPA FOR CASSINA C.1969
Very unique paisley Soriana chaise by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, in showroom cond...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Soriana 2 Seater by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina with Pierre Frey Upholstery 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Unique textile by Pierre Frey. This print has a etnic atmosphere.
The sofa was produced by Cassina in the 70ties and designed by Tobia Scarpa.
Timeless design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Original Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassini, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Armchair, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Brown Velvet Metal Soriana Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown velvet and metal iconic Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s.
Iconic sofa model Soriana, large, four seats or three comfortable seats, with ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury Fabric and Wood Bastiano Lounge Chair by Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful and popular piece made by MYC Gavina Spain and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 60s.
This armchair is a classic of Italian design, with its clean lines it combines r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
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 leather upholstery and a walnut ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Coffee Table for Maxalto, 1977
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" coffee table for Maxalto, iron and verneel burl, Italy, 1977.
This coffee table is part of the "Artona" collection which was the prime-quality line pr...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "920" Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, Cassina, 1960s
By Castelli, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa "920" chairs for Cassina dating from the 1960s in the original aniline leather and rosewood frame. Pieces featuring rosewood are very rare.
These are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Leather Soriana Lounge Chairs by Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A pair of leather armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
The rare and much sought after Soriana model.
Italy, c1970s.
The leather is in very good condition.
Loca...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
"Soriana" Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Metal
Divano Soriana, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Soriana, designed in 1969 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, is still among the most sought-after upholstered furniture for interior design projects worldwide. A true icon of style, Soriana i...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Textile
Pr Scarpa Design B & B Italia Coronado Lounge Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic pair of Coronado lounge chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, imported buy Arelier International circa 1960/1970's. The chairs sho...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Scarpa for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Escalona, Toledo
ONLY ONE LEFT AVAILABLE
Italian sofas designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Introduced in 1966, after more than forty years, it remains the symbol of relaxation. Its revolutionary persona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Gavina Leather Sofa Model Bastiano design Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Bastiano leather sofa in black Semianiline leather.
Made by original producer Gavina in 1968.
It has a black lacquered woodframe.
In mint cond...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Lacquer, 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.
Creators Similar to Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Afra & Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Tables
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Lighting
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Building and Garden Elements
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Decorative Objects
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Tables
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Bedroom Furniture
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chandeliers and Pendants
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cabinets
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Floor Lamps