Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
Italian
Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife team Afra and Tobia Scarpa (1937–2011; b. 1935) collaboratively created chairs, sofas and other furniture that work equally well in both traditional and cutting-edge environments.
Ranging from architecture and interior design to furniture and clothing, the Scarpas’ practice from its beginnings in the mid-1950s to the 21st century has included a diverse scope of projects combining new technology with thoughtful function and sculptural yet simple forms.
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa met as architecture students at the Università Iuav di Venezia. In a class led by architect and furniture designer Franco Albini, they created their first collaborative piece, the Pigreco armchair, later produced with Gavina. After graduating in 1957, Tobia worked for Murano glass company Venini & Co. before the couple opened a studio in Afra’s hometown, Montebelluna, in 1960. (Tobia, the son of famed glass artist and architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in Venice.)
For Afra and Tobia, a close collaborative process was pivotal to the success of their designs. The duo was also prolific — they designed for the most influential European manufacturers, including B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll and FLOS. With respect to the latter, Afra and Tobia were among the legendary Italian lighting maker’s earliest collaborators, and their pioneering designs for the brand included the Papillon lamp, one of the first fixtures to use halogen technology. Their most recognized designs include the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa (1966) and the Soriana seating collection (1970). Work on the Soriana sofa began in late 1969 for an early 1970 debut, and it feels as radical today as it did in its heyday.
Architecture was also a central part of Afra and Tobia’s practice, which spanned residential buildings and factories for Italian companies such as Benetton. Their commissions for the global fashion brand included numerous industrial projects, from textile plants to storefronts. By 1985, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work was celebrated in a 30-year retrospective at Center Four in Queens, New York. Looking around the 30,000-square-foot exhibition space, Afra joked to the New York Times, “Seeing all those things makes us feel very tired, and now we feel that maybe we worked too much.”
It was not too much for their legacy, as Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work continues to inspire new generations. Scarpa designs are in collections at the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The couple was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1970 for the Soriana armchair.
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Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
'Soriana' 4-Seater Sofa - Tobia & Afra Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A 'Soriana' 4-seater sofa, designed in 1969 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy.
The metal structure holds the foam corpus in a tight grip, so no internal suppo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. An original concept, metal belts front and back give struct...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Sc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Iron
Cassina Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of Italian elegance into your living space with the Cassina Soriana Three Seater Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This iconic piece features a sleek and modern design, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Light Blue Alcantara Soriana Chaise Lounge for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” chaise longue, Alcantara and metal, Italy, 1969.
The Soriana lounge chair is low and soft and invites the sitter to sink in. Its peculiar feature is the...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Two-Seater; Cassina; Bouclé Wool; Italy; Italian Design; 1970s; Mid-Century Modern;
This Soriana two-seater sofa, reupholstered in bouclé ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Velvet Lauriana Sofa
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dronten, NL
Lauriana 2-seater sofa designed in 1978 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Eggplant removable velvet upholstery with camel leather piping. Mounted on a steel frame with plastic ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Steel
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design;
Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Wool
"Soriana" Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Coronado three-seater sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Coronado Three Seater Sofa with iridescent Chenille upholstery in Sugarloaf Blue \ Lavender.
A piece of modernism signed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa that has become a design icon. Still c...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chenille, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Leather Coronado Living Room Set for C&B Italia, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Brown leather “Coronado” living room set composed of two armchairs and one three-seat sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1966 and produced by the Italian manufacturer C&B Ita...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Foam, Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Soriana” three seat velvet sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa was manufactured by Cassina and features three front metal clamps. The Soriana collec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Soriana Two-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
Soriana two-seater sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina newly reupholstered in cream corduroy fabric.
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Upholstery
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. Its most notable feature, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 2 Seater 'Erasmo' Black Leather Sofa + Table B&B Italia 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This black leather 2 seater + matching table version 'Erasmo' sectional sofa was produced in 1976 and designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973
The black laminated tab...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Leather, Foam, Plywood
Soriana Two Seater by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Green Mohair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scarpa; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Soriana Sofa; Cassina; 1970s; Italian Design; Italy; Two Seater; Post-Modern; Green; Fabric; Mohair;
This Soriana two-seater ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
B&B ITALIA Afra & Tobia Scarpa Modell Coronado Leather Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
B&B Italia black leather sofa Modell Coronado designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the late 1960s.
Big loose cushions. This small sofa is comfortable.
The leather is in good conditio...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Leather
Soriana Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Soriana 2 seater by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969, reupholstered in metallic green leather.
A true icon of style, Soriana, characte...
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel structure and reupholstered in white bouclé wool fabric Italy, 1960s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Wool, Bouclé, Plastic, Wood
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black faux leather sofa Bastiano Scarpa Gavina 1960s
Two-seater sofa mod. Bastiano in wood and black faux leather. The seat, backrest and armrests are made...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Faux Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Black, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Sofa and two Lounge Chairs, Black Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of three.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "So...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” living room set for Cassina, sofa and two lounge chairs, ivory bouclé and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of three.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of those lounge chairs and sofa, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1970s
Very good condition and fabric that feels good to the touch.
I can sent more detail pic...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Soriana Two-Seat Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Cream Corduroy
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Model 944 Soriana Sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy. Labeled underneath. Original corduroy cream striped upholstery.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Steel, Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa in Leather, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Pair of 'model Bastian' sofas
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
For Gavina
c.1960s
Walnut dyed, padded fabric
H89 x W160 x D76 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Fabric, Walnut
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Model "920" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1960s
2 available, Sold individually.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Leather
Tobia Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Bouclé Fabric "Soriana" Italian Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern four-seat sofa model "Soriana" designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel structure, reupholstered in white bouclé fabric. Made in Italy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Artona’ Sofa in Elm and linen for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, Italy 1975
This sofa shows absolute stunning craftsmanship. The absolute highlight of this incredible sofa is the woo...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Linen, Elm, Walnut
Vintage Leather Sofa by B&B Italia by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Designers
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Coronado Brown Leather Sofa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
A true icon of Italian design, the Coronado sofa, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in the late 1960s, e...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Leather
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Velvet
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Mastro Daybed Molteni 1981
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and beautiful 'Mastro' daybed sofa designed by duo Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Molteni 1981. This super shaped daybed has a ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Metal
Cassina 'Soriana' Four-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina; Scarpa; Mid-Century Modern; Boucle Wool; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Post-Modern; Postmodern Design; 1970s Design; Italy; Italian Design;
Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Mod. "920" Dark Blue 3 Seats Sofa for Cassina, Italy '70
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa mod. "920" dark blue fabric three-seats sofa manufactured by Cassina, Italy '70.Good Vintage condition.
Set of 2 armchairs available.
References: G. Gram...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Black Leather & Walnut Modular Sofas Mod. 920 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of modular sofas in black leather and walnut designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina since 1967.
Their conception is very...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina – 1970s Italian, Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Original 1970s 3-Seater Soriana Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina – Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern Design
An exceptional example of 1970s Italian furniture, this authentic ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Sofas
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Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra & Tobia Scarpa sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 109 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by Mario Bellini, Arflex, and Antonio Citterio. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,220 and can go as high as $37,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,187.
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- 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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