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121 chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1965

$14,368.76per set
£10,621.68per set
€12,000per set
CA$19,542.51per set
A$21,897.27per set
CHF 11,398.36per set
MX$267,879.45per set
NOK 144,681.13per set
SEK 136,649.60per set
DKK 91,374.11per set
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Set of 4 chairs mod. 121 designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1965. Stained walnut wood frame, leather seats. Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, where he graduated in architecture, with his wife Afra Bianchin starts one of the most established and well-known professional studios; together they sign many innovative projects on the industrial design scene. In 1970 he was awarded the Compasso d'Oro prize, creating an area of great interest around his work. Many are the furnishings they designed for Cassina , among the best known being the Soriana sofa of 1969. For Maxalto he designs an entire collection of furniture with precious materials. For years they have been in charge of the image of Benetton stores in Europe and the United States. In the field of architecture, they design for Benetton the entire production-directional center and the company's headquarters in Treviso. They realize many private residences and supervise restorations of historical-monumental assets such as the Mercato Vecchio museums in Verona and the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. Curates permanent and temporary exhibition setups. Among the various awards he received, he was awarded the Compasso d'Oro for Lifetime Achievement in 2008. Numerous publications devoted to his work and several projects exhibited in major museums around the world. Pe these and other historic Italian design furniture follow our SECOND YOUTH gallery , we offer custom research and restoration services.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Arezzo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7267244118192

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