Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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 Midcentury “778” Extensible Dining Table for Cassina, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The “778” model is an example of solid wood boards arranged to form a C-shaped frame. The table, with a top that opens, is supported by four trestles, two of which are a few centimet...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Walnut
Mou dining table, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Afra and Tobia Scarpa's "Mou" table for Molteni is an icon of contemporary design that combines form and function in harmonious balance. Characterized by clean, minimalist lines, the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Wood
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Wood
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona dining table Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Artona dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufatcured by Maxalto in Italy in 1975. Elegant table with a round warm brown walnut wooden top with a black finis...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Concrete, Brass
"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic "Andre" dining table designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The table is signed on the top frame.
This gorgeous table is fully made in solid steel,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Large Africa Wooden Conference Table by Maxalto 1970s Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tobia & Afra Scarpa Large Africa Wooden Conference Table by Maxalto, hailing from 1970s Italy, epitomizes the sleek sophistication and cra...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Wood
Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Round wooden table by Tobia and Afra Scarpa. Stamped concrete block inside the table for stability. Wear due to time and age of the table.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Concrete
'Tobio' Leather + Travertine Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly elegant ‘Tobio’ dining table by designers Afra e Tobia Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia, 1974. Featuring a leather clad base with a red Persian travertine top - a wonderful...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Travertine
Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Wood Dining Table, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1980s
A rare design dining table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassin...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Cherry
mAXALTO oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona series
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Fantastic oval-shaped dining table in burl, walnut, and brass by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
This table designed by the famous designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto.
Maxa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Dining Table
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, large oval dining table model ‘Artona’, walnut, walnut burl, ebony, brass, Italy, 1975/1979
Intriguing table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. On t...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Brass
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table
By Knoll, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table. Very heavy solid steel chrome frame with thick chrome tube legs. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. Squ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Dining Table for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully detailed 'Artona' dining table designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Burl top with inlay in rosewood, walnut and other exotic woods. Matching chairs available...
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1970s Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Africa Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Greding, DE
Large dining table or conference table with oval tabletop and veneer of walnut and birch burl. The table rests on two square legs, which are stabilized by means of concrete counterwe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Concrete
Artona oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, ed. Maxalto 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Brass Italy 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Brass Italy 1975
The 'Artona' oval dining table stands as a gorgeous furniture piece conceived by the visionary minds of Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in Italy in 1975. Crafted from beautiful walnut burl, the tabletop boasts remarkable grains and knots, forming a harmonious union with the black lacquered wooden base adorned with brass details.
This table represents a pivotal contribution to the 'Artona' collection that marked the inaugural venture of Maxalto, the high end division within B&B Italia.
Launched in 1975, this collection was conceived to promote the art of artisanal furniture craftsmanship, with a predominant focus on the utilization of wood.
We have a set of 6 matching "Africa" chairs in stock which would compose an amazing set with the Artona table...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Leather, Wood, Zebra Wood
André Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s, tagged. There is some surface corrosion present on the chrome base that we have purposefully left because we believe it adds to the character of this piece. If desired, we’...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Glass
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Africa Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The ‘Africa’ or 'Artona' table was designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa in the 1975.
This table is of historical significance, being a part of the very first design series to come from M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Polygonon' Dining Table & Mario Bellini Dining Chairs
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, dining table 'Polygonon', glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984
Behold this astonishing table with an aesthetically pleasing layout ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 778 Extensible Table in Black Ashwood by Cassina 1960s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
From 1963 to 1966 the architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa and the furniture manufacturing company Cassina collaborated together. During this period a number of furniture pieces were made, including the model 778 table.
Square extendible table...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Dining Table in Walnut
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' dining table, walnut, walnut burl, lacquered wood, brass, ebony, Italy, 1975/1979
This table was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa within th...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare 'Polygonon' Dining Table
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, dining table 'Polygonon', glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984
Behold this astonishing table with an aesthetically pleasing layou...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Dining Room Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in charmes, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, table edition B & B Italia 1974 Frame in thick black PVC, covered with squares of red leather, weighted with four qu...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Marble
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare Polygonon Dining Table Italy 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Catania, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Polygonon' model dining or meeting table, glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984
This stunning table designed by the Italian master ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Original Gavina Table ‘André’ by Tobia And Afra Scarpa. Mint condition, 1968.
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful ‘square’ table designed in 1967 by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Gavina.
The table has a beautiful chrome frame and a very sleek design. Please n...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Chrome
TL59 Dining Table in Bronze & Glass by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Poggi, 1975
By Poggi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
TL59; dining table; round; bronze; glass; Smoked glass; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Poggi; 1975; Italy; Italian Design; Post-Modern;
This remarkable round dining table is designed by A...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze, Metal
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Table Model Tobio with Marble Top B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Turin, Turin
Since their first meeting at IUAV in Venice to their move to the Venetian countryside, Tobia Scarpa and Afra Bianchin shared first a degree, then a marriage and a career that marked ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Marble
1970s "Artona" Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto Italian Design Dining Round Table
By Max Alto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
Maxalto,
Italy, circa 1975
lacquered walnut, brass
Literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 416.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Polygonon, Dining Table, B&B, 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
« Polygonon »
A dining table, the oval glass top rested on an octogonal metal base with an iridescent green and blue color.
Manufacture...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Modernist Vintage Tobia & Afra Scarpa Vintage Dining Table Walnut 1970s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage dining table or center table from walnut and black glass designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1970s Italy.
A beautiful dining table with a blonde walnut frame and the bl...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Walnut, Glass
Mod TL59 Two Tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Mod. TL59 two tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
Italy, circa 1975. Manufactured by Poggi. Metal alloy, transparent polished crystal. Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Crystal, Metal
Midcentury "Africa" dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic "Africa" dining table of the Artona series, designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975.
The table presents its original weight stamped Maxalto.
Excellent conditio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Knoll "Andre" Soapstone Table Afra Tobia Scarpa Gavina
By Mario Bellini, Knoll, Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary Soapstone "Andre" Knoll table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1969. Designed in 1969 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table was part of the Bastian...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Room Tables
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Marble, Soapstone, Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa dining room tables 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 dining room tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room tables 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 dining room tables by Romeo Rega, Saporiti Italia, and Ettore Sottsass. Prices for Afra & Tobia Scarpa dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,964 and can go as high as $29,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,200.
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