Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Italian, b. 1935
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.
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 Scarpa 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.)
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.
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: Tobia Scarpa
Woven Black Ash Wood Dining Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ash Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse designers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Ash
FLOS Foglio Light in White by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contemporary design. The lamp’s body is formed by power-painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
FLOS Ariette 2 Medium Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
FLOS Ariette 1 Small Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Fabric
Quarto Wall Sconces by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in Nickel and Lucite, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Large half bowl wall sconces designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, in nickel-plated steel and Lucite lens reflector. Six available.
Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furniture and design. To view items in person please visit our showroom in Pound Ridge...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Cut Steel, Nickel
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Andre Mid Century Glass and Chrome Dining Table
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Countryside, IL
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina "Andre" Mid Century Glass and Chrome Dining Table
This dining table measures: 80 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches
All pi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
"Bastiano" Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Bastiano" Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina. Original Leather in Oxblood Brown.
Italy; c1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare 'Nuvola' Suspension Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nuvola" Cocoon suspension light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and Manufactured in Italy, circa the 1960s. Spun polyester fiber paired with bone colored enameled accents. Bottom...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tacchini Sempronia Chair by Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
SEMPRONIA CHAIR 50x53
CAT. V - VITE 08
BRONZE RINGS T117 WITH INTERLINER
CAL117
Circular elements fit together in a double circle that evokes the signature of the great master who de...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Tacchini Dialogo Leather & Walnut Armchair by Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
DIALOGO ARMCHAIR 47x51
CAT. Z - PELLE ANILINA 02 WALNUT
STRUCTURE T169 FIRE RETARDANT FOAM
CAL117
A rectangular frame with rounded edges, masterful joints, and strictly visible dowe...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of ‘Bilobo’ Pendant Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare set of two “Bilobo” Pendant lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Pendant lamps, giving diffused light, fitted with metalized glass diffuser. Anodized aluminium support with a spring ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chair in Wood and Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Made in Italy - Miss
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Ash
Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Miss
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Ash, Leather
FLOS Foglio Light in Chrome by Tobia Scarpa
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contemporary design. The lamp’s body is formed by power-painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Foglio Sconce by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Foglio sconce by Tobia Scarpa. Current production by Flos. Foglio wall lamp provides indirect light. The lamp’s body is formed by power-p...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and modern pair of large armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia manufacture in 1974 The pair of armchairs is upholstered in a brown leather. The armchairs are ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century TS -Foglio Wall Lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1960s TS-Foglio wall mounted sconce designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Scarpa's history was closely connected to Flos: He was one of the first designers to be invited to the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Style Faux Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of super comfortable Tobia Scarpa style faux Cognac leather lounge chairs with plush back support and cushioned armrests. In original condition with beautiful faux leather and s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
'Nictea' Pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nictea pendant by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Flos. A cloud like all polished nickel pendant featuring a bulbous top and bottom shade, sandwiched in-between a perforated brass ring. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Tobia Scarpa for Venini 802.1 Pendant
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown frosted glass, chromed metal.. *2nd matching pendant available.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Customizable Tacchini Dialogo Armchair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
PRICE LISTED FOR STARTING FABRIC
A rectangular frame with rounded edges, masterful joints, and strictly visible dowels and screws reinforces the typical double trestle structure by ...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile, Leather, Walnut
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Black Nickel by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Black Nickel by Tobia Scarpa
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and con...
Category
20th Century Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Customizable Tacchini Sempronia Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Circular elements fit together in a double circle that evokes the signature of the great master who designed it. Twin legs, created by the intersection of two cylinders, extend up to...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Black by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Black by Tobia Scarpa
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contempo...
Category
20th Century Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tacchini Customizable T–Table by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Two simple elements skilfully fit into each other, a bond studied down to the smallest detail that connects the top and the legs to ensure maximum stability. T-Table confirms the sol...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Oak
Foglio Sconces by Tobia Scarpa in Nickel Finish
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phenomenal modern and sleek pair of Foglio sconces by Tobia Scarpa in satin nickel outside and lightly aged un-lacquered satin nickel fin...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Tacchini Set of Eight Limited edition of 200 Pigreco Chairs in STOCK
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Pigreco set of 8 - limited edition of 200 - numbered #78-85
UPHOLSTERED in Dedar Gimel in color 03: Ardoise
CANALETTO WALNUT BASE T135
The essential nature of a sign. The prop...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Gold by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Gold by Tobia Scarpa
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contempor...
Category
20th Century Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Leather Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Coronado leather chairs . Chairs are in original vintage condition and comfortable .
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Andre Coffee Table by Tobias Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Andre coffee table by Tobias Scarpa
1968
Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969 from the University of Venice and in the same year won a “Compasso d’Oro” prize for...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Tobia Scarpa "Foglio" Wall Lights
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A sleek pair of Space-Ave Italian midcentury wall lights by Tobia Scarpa. The wall lights are composed of golden polished brass with white enamel on the inside. Rewired. Three pairs ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofas for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 'Coronado' two seat sofas in beautiful cognac leather, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by the Italian firm, B&B Italia, circa 1975.
The seating are made with a then revolutionary kind of molded polyurethane foam for excellent support and comfort. The 'Coronado', was the first ever seating to be built using this new technique: the foam molds were assembled around an iron frame, resulting in a sturdy yet extremely comfortable product.
The present pair consists of the two seater sofas offered in their original cognac leather upholstery preserved in excellent condition. Labels affixed on both pieces read 'Coronado' designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designs were characterized by simplicity and elegance, accompanied with modern and refined aesthetics. During the 1960's, the couple designed the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
FLOS Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved seamlessly from a single piece of exquisite Carrara marble, the Biagio lamp by Tobia Scarpa has been a favorite since the design’s debut in 1968. A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble
Natural Ashwood and Papercord Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Natural Ashwood and Paper Cord by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Ash, Papercord
Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biagio table lamp by Tobia Scarpa. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1968. Carved from a single piece of Carrara marble. Original EU cord. We recom...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Tobia Scarpa Battuto Vase for Venini, model no. 8067, blown glass with acid frosted surface, engraved 'venini italia'.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Model 802.1 Sconces by Tobia Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 802.1 Sconces by Tobia Scarpa for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1965. Satin glass diffuser with brushed glass incalmo strip...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair Tobia Scarpa Reflective Nickel Plate "Foglio" Wall Sconces, Circa 1966
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original pair of Tobia Scarpa Nickel Plated Steel Foglio Wall Lamps. Featuring two organic, half-moon waist-banded reflective shades with Off-White enameled interior and rounded back. Ceramic sockets. with two standard (incandescent) bulbs per Lamp. Uplight and Downlight. Up to 75 watts per socket. Soft indirect light. Classic. Sculptural. Fine Italian High Modern...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
'Andre' Square Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1967 for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table by Tobia Scarpa produced by Knoll. Chromed steel frame and chromed tubular steel legs, round black leather pads on top of legs s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice vintage example.
Classic form.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Battuto Bowl by Tobia Scarpa for Venini Murano
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to side: [Venini Murano Made in Italy]. Incised signature to underside: [Venini 1997/4].
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Leather B&B Italia Leather Lounge Chairs
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice warm grey leather upholstery lounge chairs by B&B Italia.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Nictea Pendant Light by T. Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Nictea adjustable pendant light by T. Scarpa for Flos
Inspired by space exploration in the 1960s Scarpa's
design is spare and clean, combining space and light.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
1970s Smoked Glass Low Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial square low table having a heavy gridded architectural steel base supporting a thick smoked glass top.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Four Leather Dialogo Dining Armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Dialogo leather dining chairs by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The frames have been freshly refinished and the leather seats are in fantastic original condition. This unique a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Pair of Extra Large Wall Lights by Tobia Scarpa / 2 pairs available
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of extra large wall lights designed by Tobia Scarpa, produced by Flos, Circa 1970th.
Uplight wall light with curved polished brass shades...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marble Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A solid marble Biagio table lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos.
Category
1970s Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble
Single 'Celestia' Ceiling Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single "Celestia" ceiling light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1982. Linen fabric draped diffuser in a natural seeded color. Chromed spokes allow for d...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Tobia Scarpa Bronzed Andre Dinning Table for Gavina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miami, FL
Andre dining table by Scarpa, edited by Gavina. This table has a later custom bronze finish. Retain the leather cushions and gliders.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Italian Murano Square Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful original 1960s Murano glass pendant chandelier designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini. Rewired. The glass is mostly straw color with a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Tobia Scarpa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tobia Scarpa furniture 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 Tobia Scarpa furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 128 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 36 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by 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 furniture by Carlo De Carli, Giovanni Offredi, and Gastone Rinaldi. Prices for Tobia Scarpa furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $345 and can go as high as $29,456, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,358.
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