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
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 Black Leather and 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 ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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 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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 4
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 four.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Af...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Brass
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 of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pigreco chair, Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, 1957
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Pigreco Chair, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1957, is a masterpiece of Italian design. This chair, with its distinctive and innovative style, is a perfect example of the...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Africa' Dining Chair - Walnut & Leather, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Africa' Dining Chair - Walnut & Leather, 1975
Designed in 1975 by Italian duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Africa' chair is a celebrated icon of Italian modernist ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of black canvas and walnut.
They present a white sewing on the front of the seat and the u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Set of 6 Chairs model 925 2, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1966, Midcentury Design
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The chair model 925 was designed by Afra and Tobias Scarpa in 1966 in Italy. This design is part of the Moma permanent collection.
The gorgeous chairs call...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of 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 Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather 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 English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of eight.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
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 Chairs
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Brass
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10
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 ten.
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and 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 ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, leather, Italy, 1973, set of ten.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 12
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of twelve.
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs.
The Mastro design was created on the same structural principle as the Monk chair, but in...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and 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 ash wood.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining 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, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of eight.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, 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 and brick leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Soriana Series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina Italy Chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian lounge chair in the style of Soriana series by Afra & Scarpa for Cassina Italy. Dark red original fabric with very minimal wear.
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1960s Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White 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 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 Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
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 black leather, Italy, 1966, set of two.
In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Meritalia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of six.
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and fun...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989.
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and functional desi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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 Chairs
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Metal
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
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of fourteen.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 2 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mastro Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1980
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
The Mastro chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1980. It is an important example of Italian design that focuses on function and style. The Scarpa duo is known f...
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1980s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 chair for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair. For...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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 for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of two
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “12...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Model 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 black and English red leather upholstery...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, 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 and brick leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather 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 English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Black, 1975, Set of 10
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 ten.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Brass
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in brown leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 42cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Black, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black 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 Chairs
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Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, leather, Italy, 1973, set of twelve.
"Dialogo", in substance, 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 "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of twelve.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of ten.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 4
By Meritalia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of four.
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and fu...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, 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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Canvas, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black 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 black canvas and walnut.
They present a white sewing on the front of the seat and the u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Canvas, Walnut
Dialogo chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Dialogo Chairs. Structure in black wood and seats in white plastic. High quality chairs with an unmistakable design, they are perfect for giving warmth, style and eleganc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Plastic, Wood
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 Chairs
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Leather, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Sei sedie mod. Damasco, Prod. MaxAlto anni '70
By Max Alto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rarissimo set di 6 sedie mod. Damasco, progettate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa negli anni '70, prodotte da Max Alto.
La pregiata struttura in doghe di massello di noce impiallacciate incon...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
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Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black 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 black 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 & 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 and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas 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 off white canvas and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is the ‘flat’ shap...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Canvas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of six
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chairs for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, Set of four
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
Materials
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.
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Questions About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Yes, 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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