Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Midcentury wood and leather bookcase by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning Artona bookcase designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in Italy in 1970.
This iconic piece present several shelves, some closed by a bevelled glass with leather hand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Rosewood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Large 'Artona' Vitrine or Sideboard in Red
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' vitrine or sideboard, lacquered wood, walnut, ebony, glass, brass, Italy, 1970s
This substantial sideboard with concealed and transparant c...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
1970s Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Toronto, CA
Multilayer wood veneered chest of drawers in cherry wood, laminated. Varied drawer sizes; those at top include dividers/compartments. Designed by legends Afra & Tobia Scarpa, and pro...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Showcase Bookcase, Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Uccle, BE
Bookcase, showcase in walnut veneered laminate.
Stiles and shelves made of layers of walnut and hardwood in contrasting colors.
The cabinet includes open storage spaces.
Two space...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
Rare Afra e Tobia Scarpa jewellery and accessories cabinet
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and seldom found jewellery and accessory walnut cabinet possibly crafted uniquely for a private collector by Afra and Tobia Scarpa . The cabinet is compact when closed m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Torcello Bar Cabinet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning bar cabinet from the Torcello series, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus in the 1960s - a perfect example of rational and sophisticated Italian design.
This collection is known for its masterful use of solid wood, combined with a robust yet refined construction, true to the Scarpas' design philosophy. In this case, the wood is solid rosewood, finely crafted to highlight its natural grain and structural strength.
One of the most iconic elements of the Torcello series is the use of exposed aluminum joinery, visible at key junctions between panels. This feature celebrates the precise and refined craftsmanship that defined the work of the Scarpa duo.
The clean, geometric lines of this piece allow it to integrate beautifully into elegant, high-end interiors without overwhelming the space.
This beautiful bar cabinet features two front doors that open to reveal two sliding compartments with several internal sections, ideal for storing glassware and bottles.
This item is in very good vintage condition. Minor signs of age may be present but do not affect its structure or functionality. We kindly ask you to consider these characteristics before purchasing.
Dimensions:
Height: 87 cm (34.3 in)
Width: 82 cm (32.3 in)
Depth: 42 cm (16.5 in)
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
2 Leather and Walnut Artona Chests of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Padova, IT
Rare and spectacular pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975.
The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact the fir...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
Rare set of drawers by Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
Rare and spectacular, this pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Artona line, the first ever produced by ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
$4,647 / set
Mid-Century Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Rosewood Cabinet for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Artona" Rosewood and glass Cabinet for Maxalto, circa 1975.
This cabinet was designed during the first period of the Artona collection, it combines the char...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Glass, Wood
$10,994 Sale Price
20% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona Sideboard in Walnut and Leather, Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Artona line by Maxalto, this 1975 sideboard features a walnut frame with a leather front. The Artona collection was the first line produced ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus, Italy 1980's
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design TORCELLO Series Credenza by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Marked with a stamp inside one of the doors. Very well designed...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Aluminum
$4,192 Sale Price
20% Off
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Commode for Maxalto, circa 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The 'Artona' collection commode was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto, circa 1975, is a classic piece of furniture that exemplifies the elegant simplicity and...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ebony, Walnut, Burl
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Sca...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Wood
$2,876 Sale Price
35% Off
Artona Sideboard by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The Artona sideboard by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, produced by Maxalto in the 1970s, is a classic piece of furniture that exemplifies the elegant simplici...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona sideboard Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Artona sideboard designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto, Italy 1975. It has a stunning intricate burl wood top which is a bit wider than the cabinet an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Walnut, Burl
Two Cabinets on Rollers, Model 'Artona' by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
These two hinged cabinets on casters, designed 1975 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1975, captivate with their minimalist design and traditional craftsmanship.
The pieces are exceptionally f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Artona shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Artona shelf by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Wood and Leather, 1970s - Sold per Piece
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Wood
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
For Maxalto
Layered wood sides cut to reveal ebonised layers and dot details, with leather-fronted drawers and pulls (leather pulls replaced).
This slender chest of drawers is a ...
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1970s European Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Striking sideboard by Tobia Scarpa
The use of the finest woods and craftmenship resulsts in this mind blowing sideboard.
Notice the fine black lines running troughout and the incre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Burl, Lacquer
Pair of Artona Bookcases by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italy 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning pair of "Artona" bookcases designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Crafted entirely from ebony plywood with solid rosewood accents, they feature leather-covered doors...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Crystal
Rare Stilmodus Accademia designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
The Stilmodus Accademia, designed by renowned architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa, embodies a blend of innovative design and timeless elegance. This collection is celebrated for its cle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa marble Cisonio Bookcase for Skipper
By Skipper, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Amarillo, TX
Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Cisonio bookcase
Skipper
Italy, 1967
Serpentino and Mondragone marble
Rare bookcase in Serpentino and Mondragone marble designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Cassettiera di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
uesto set da camera, composto da una cassettiera e comodini disegnati da Afra e Tobia Scarpa negli anni ’50 per Molteni, rappresenta un perfetto equilibrio tra eleganza e funzionalit...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Cassettiera e comodini, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Molteni 1970
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo set da camera, composto da una cassettiera e comodini disegnati da Afra e Tobia Scarpa negli anni ’50 per Molteni, rappresenta un perfetto equilibrio tra eleganza e funzionali...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Rara Cassettiera con specchio Maxalto disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Rara Cassettiera con specchio prodotta da Maxalto agli inizi degli anni 80 e disegnata dai famosi designer Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
La cassettiera è alta 80 cm ed è composta da 3 cassett...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
$8,385 Sale Price
40% Off
Bookcase Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto series Artona
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Max Alto
Located in Milano, IT
A masterpiece of Italian 1970s design, this exceptional "Artona" tall center cabinet was designed by the celebrated duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in 1975. A rare ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Wood
TORCELLO Series Display Cabinet Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Italian Design TORCELLO Series Display Cabinet Set of 2 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus. Made in Italy, 1980's period. Marked with a stamp inside one of the doors. Very well designed and constructed 4 door display cabinets...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
$5,124 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Artona Series Shelf by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and iconic "Artona" centerpiece shelf by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
A masterpiece of 1970s Italian design, this exceptional "Artona" centerpiece cabinet was designe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
MOP Modular Bookcase by AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
MOP, Divider bookcase made by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Molteni company, Italy, 1974
It is one of the most original projects of the famous couple of Italian architects and desig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Saporiti Italia, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Pier Luigi Colli. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,001 and can go as high as $40,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,950.
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Questions About Afra & Tobia Scarpa Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
- 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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