Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Italian

Italian architect and designer Antonella Scarpitta has been creating luxurious, timeless furniture since her career began in the late 1970s. Her expertise in designing all kinds of comfortable seating is evident in her plush armchairs and sofas, while the clean, spare forms of her tables draw on early modernist works and the teachings of the Bauhaus. She has said that she fashions her furnishings to reflect "strong formal purity."

The Sicilian-born Scarpitta studied at the State Institute of Industrial Planning in Cantu. In 1978 she opened her studio in nearby Brianza. That same year, she began work on her first collection — Collego — an interlocking series of rearrangeable walnut wall panels that afforded consumers the opportunity to hang shelves in a living room or secure types of case furniture to a wall elsewhere in a space. Since then, she has been active in interior projects and industrial design.

Scarpitta is credited with having designed Dinamica, a microfiber fabric used in various forms of apparel and car upholstery. She has created and renovated many private residences and industrial buildings over the years, including villas in Rome. From 1985–1990, she served as creative director for the Italian furniture company Swan.

Scarpitta has developed a wealth of collaborative relationships with a range of iconic manufacturers such as de Sede and Thayer Coggin over the years, and the first decade of the 21st century yielded many more partnerships for her. In 2001, she founded the Antonella Scarpitta Designer A 360° studio. A few years later, her SAPPO seating for Hans Kaufeld won the Red Dot award for technological and aesthetic innovation. Her work has been a part of exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the Design Museum and more.

Find vintage Antonella Scarpitta tables, sofas and chairs on 1stDibs.

Creator: Antonella Scarpitta

De Sede DS-7 Four-Seat Sofa in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$14,861Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-7 Four-Seat Sofa in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-31 Sofa in Teak Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$16,054 / item

De Sede DS-31 Sofa in Teak Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$12,968Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick Neck leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expression...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-48 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$10,739Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-48 Three-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Available as a sofa, armchair, stool or récamiere, the DS-48 enables the typical De Sede seating experience, characterized by high quality and unique durability. Loose fabric cushion...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-87 Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$12,701Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-87 Two-Seat Sofa in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float in the room, where it seamlessly fits into any modern environment, a piece of upho...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-31 Sofa in off-white Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$16,054 / item

De Sede DS-31 Sofa in off-white Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-7 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$13,286Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-7 Three-Seat Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same time. The high seating comfort and the many possible uses are striking. Clear contours ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-31 Two-seater Sofa in White Leather by Antonella Scarpitta

$12,446 / item

De Sede DS-31 Two-seater Sofa in White Leather by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$12,968Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-47 Sofa in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seater sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick NECK leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expressi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$10,687Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-4 Three-Seat Sofa in Olive Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-17 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$9,995Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-17 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The ingenious upholstery emphasizes the nonchalantly charming shapes, here is sofa program! This sofa is truly a master of seating comfort. Sink comfortably and recovering in the sof...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-87 Four-Seat Sofa in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$17,226Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-87 Four-Seat Sofa in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float in the room, where it seamlessly fits into any modern environment – a piece of uph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-87 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$12,898Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-87 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A floating island of tranquility with its slender form, the elegant DS-87 sofa model seems to float in the room, where it seamlessly fits into any modern environment – a piece of uph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-4 Two-Seat Sofa in Red Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$9,228Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-4 Two-Seat Sofa in Red Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-4 Four-Seater Sofa in Living Umbra Leather by Antonella Scarpitta

$10,943Sale Price / item|15% Off

De Sede DS-4 Four-Seater Sofa in Living Umbra Leather by Antonella Scarpitta

By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The DS-4 is a clear statement from the designer to follow an idea, a style, a personal claim to perfection to the very depths. Thanks to its raised backrest, the DS-4 offers that sty...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Fabric

De Sede DS-5 Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

$15,171Sale Price / item|10% Off

De Sede DS-5 Sofa in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Life becomes a lot easier when you take a deep breath and decelerate your everyday life. Who better to translate this into a formal language than a master of her trade? Antonella Sca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

$3,650

H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 37.01 in

De Sede 'DS-47' Two Seat Sofa in Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, 'DS-47' sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Highly comfortable DS47 sofa in a patinated cognac brown leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very modern. This desi...

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede

$6,500

H 28 in W 54 in D 35 in

Model DS-47 Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in New York, NY

De Sede has originated as a small saddlery workshop in Klingnau Switzerland, with highly skilled using traditional methods. The company exploded on the furniture scene in 1964 produc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-44 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, 1970s

$3,745

H 31.5 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in

De Sede DS-44 two seat sofa in Tan Buffalo leather – Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Introducing the De Sede DS44 Sofa in Buffalo leather – Where Luxury Meets Comfort The seat of this sofa is extractable for extra comfort when wanted. Designer: De Sede design team M...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s

$4,360

H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 34.65 in

De Sede Ds 63 Three-Seater Sofa in Patinated Leather, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

De Sede DS 63 three-seater sofa in patinated leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Robust DS-63 modular three-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede, Four-seat Sofa Model 'DS-40' Switzerland, 1970s

$8,800

H 26 in W 107 in D 30 in

De Sede, Four-seat Sofa Model 'DS-40' Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Dallas, TX

Four seat sofa model 'DS-40' by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. The De Sede DS-40 four-seat sofa is a vintage classic from the 1970s, highly regarded for its exceptional comfort, qual...

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s

$2,840

H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 39.38 in

De Sede DS-47 Brown Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

De Sede DS-47 brown neck leather sofa from Switzerland, 1970s. Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention t...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Leather

$15,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.5 in W 112 in D 39.5 in

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Leather

By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede, Stendig Co., Klaus Vogt

Located in New York, NY

Sofa model "DS600" “Non Stop” in Black leather composed of 11 Elements. Designed by Ueli Berger, Eleonore Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland 1970s. It fe...

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-2011 Two-seat Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland

$3,979

H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in

De Sede DS-2011 Two-seat Sofa in Black Leather, Switzerland

By De Sede

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa th...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

$5,950

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in

De Sede DS-47 Bullhide Leather Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Antwerp, BE

This iconic De Sede DS-47 loveseat showcases an unmistakable sculptural presence, crafted from 5 mm thick natural neck leather (nappa leather). The characteristic mast folds and rich...

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

$3,704

H 31.5 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in

De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. One of our personal favorites from De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. The sofa has been ...

Category

1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s

$2,930

H 31.5 in W 54.34 in D 31.5 in

De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Almelo, NL

De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and build...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa DS-142, de Sede

$7,958

H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Sofa DS-142, de Sede

By De Sede

Located in Neuss, NW

Multifunctional DS-142 sofa from the 1990s by Winfried Totzek for de Sede with the original leather cover in black. The back- and armrests can be infinitely moved to different positi...

Category

1990s Swiss Bauhaus Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Leather

Previously Available Items

De Sede Sofa DS7 Designed by Antonella Scarpitta

Sold

H 25.99 in W 98.43 in D 37.8 in

De Sede Sofa DS7 Designed by Antonella Scarpitta

By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede

Located in Athens, Attiki

De Sede leather 3-seater sofa designed by Antonella Scarpitta, made in Switzerland. A strong interpretation of the lounge idea; timeless everyday object and showpiece at the same ti...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-41/29 Sofa in Leather Naturale Lino

Sold

H 30 in W 84 in D 39 in

De Sede DS-41/29 Sofa in Leather Naturale Lino

By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

De Sede DS-41/29 sofa in leather naturale lino with back-mechanism. Naturale is unquestionably the most authentic form of leather, possessing all the positive properties of the na...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Antonella Scarpitta Sofas

Antonella Scarpitta sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Antonella Scarpitta sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Antonella Scarpitta sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Antonella Scarpitta were created in the modern style in switzerland during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Stephan Hürlemann, Robert Haussmann, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and and Ueli Berger. Prices for Antonella Scarpitta sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,870 and can go as high as $18,420, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,655.