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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

Italian

Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife team Afra and Tobia Scarpa (1937–2011; b. 1935) collaboratively created chairs, sofas and other furniture that work equally well in both traditional and cutting-edge environments.

Ranging from architecture and interior design to furniture and clothing, the Scarpas’ practice from its beginnings in the mid-1950s to the 21st century has included a diverse scope of projects combining new technology with thoughtful function and sculptural yet simple forms.

Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa met as architecture students at the Università Iuav di Venezia. In a class led by architect and furniture designer Franco Albini, they created their first collaborative piece, the Pigreco armchair, later produced with Gavina. After graduating in 1957, Tobia worked for Murano glass company Venini & Co. before the couple opened a studio in Afra’s hometown, Montebelluna, in 1960. (Tobia, the son of famed glass artist and architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in Venice.)

For Afra and Tobia, a close collaborative process was pivotal to the success of their designs. The duo was also prolific — they designed for the most influential European manufacturers, including B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll and FLOS. With respect to the latter, Afra and Tobia were among the legendary Italian lighting maker’s earliest collaborators, and their pioneering designs for the brand included the Papillon lamp, one of the first fixtures to use halogen technology. Their most recognized designs include the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa (1966) and the Soriana seating collection (1970). Work on the Soriana sofa began in late 1969 for an early 1970 debut, and it feels as radical today as it did in its heyday.

Architecture was also a central part of Afra and Tobia’s practice, which spanned residential buildings and factories for Italian companies such as Benetton. Their commissions for the global fashion brand included numerous industrial projects, from textile plants to storefronts. By 1985, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work was celebrated in a 30-year retrospective at Center Four in Queens, New York. Looking around the 30,000-square-foot exhibition space, Afra joked to the New York Times, “Seeing all those things makes us feel very tired, and now we feel that maybe we worked too much.”

It was not too much for their legacy, as Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work continues to inspire new generations. Scarpa designs are in collections at the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The couple was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1970 for the Soriana armchair.

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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather

Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, 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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973. The chairs are composed of a natural ash structure and a fib...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Ash

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, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, 1973
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. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Set of Monk Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Budapest, HU
Shapes and forms have consistently been a focal point in the work of the designer duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Embracing simplicity is not a drawback; rather, it allows for elegance th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, Set of ten. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of eight. Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Aluminum

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut 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 black ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered 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 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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, 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 cognac leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

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 Chairs

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four 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 wal...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of two. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Fiberglass, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 'Monk' Dining Chairs in Red Leather and Ash
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of four 'Monk' dining chairs, ash, leather, Italy, 1974. The wonderfully red leather forms a striking combination with the blond wood. Interesti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Ash

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather 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 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

"Africa" chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
6 chairs 79 x 56 x 46 cm Brass, Leather, Rosewood
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of eight. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, 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 Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Steel

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 wal...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, 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 cognac leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Four 121 Chairs by Cassina 1960s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
From 1963 to 1966 the architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa collaborated with the Italian company Cassina, designing a series of furniture characterized by the use of solid wood, the stud...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Ash, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four 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 wal...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of six. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

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

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Leather, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dessau" black chair Afra Tobia Scarpa 1974, B&B Italia Black plastic seat and chrome metal tubolar frame Excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal

Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Maxalto, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six 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 bras...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Wood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Dialogo Chair for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of Eight Dialogo Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973 This set of eight Dialogo chairs features: - Natural beechwood structure - Black lacquered plastic s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Plastic, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, 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 Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 Chairs

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Bamboo

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Eight 121 Chairs in Wood and Leather by Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo 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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of eight. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather 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 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molten, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo 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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of ten. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Afr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Walnut with exotic wood inlay and leather seats.
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Walnut

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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 Chairs

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6
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 six. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Lauriana Chairs by Afra + Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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 Chairs

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Leather

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered 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 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 Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 wal...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Vico Magistretti, Mario Bellini, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,005 and can go as high as $108,801, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,690.
Questions About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
  • 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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