Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, circa 1970

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Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Three-Seat Sofa for Knoll International, circa 1970

About the Item

Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Bastiano sofa Italian design, 1960 Unusual color original linen fabric cushions in good vintage condition Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experimental design laboratory of Gavina in 1960. About the result Gavina said it "exploited Le Corbusier's idea of free cushions in order to make a modern sofa" this time in wood. The sofa is very comfortable as it has thick cushions that fall into the frame. The frame therefore functions as a basket that holds the thick, comfortable cushions together. Tobia Scarpa studied on the Venice Institute of Architecture. Scarpa first worked for the Italian glass manufacturer Venini. From 1960 on he opened his own design studio, together with his wife Afra Scarpa. Their work includes architecture and everyday items like furniture and clothing. Tobia & Afra designed for numerous major Italian and international companies like Flos, Gavina, B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll International and many interior projects for numerous companies worldwide. Knoll International was founded in New York by the 26 year old German Hans Knoll (1914-1955) in 1938. Hans' father, Walter Knoll was a true modernist and furniture manufacturer who had a reputation for quality. When Hans Knoll died at a young age his wife Florence Knoll took over and under her influence the company flourished and created its best designs. She designed and led the company where she cooperated with talented designers such as Eero Saarinen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Schultz and Harry Bertoia. Literature: Lutz, Brain. Knoll. A modernist universe. New York: Rizolli, 2010. p.177.

Creator:
Tobia Scarpa (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 83.47 in (212 cm)Length: 28.35 in (72 cm)Seat Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Upholstery,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
Unusual color original linen fabric cushions in good vintage condition Easy to change the covers if required please ask for very reasonable quote to do this before shipping. Very comfortable.
Seller Location:
Labrit, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4476218520182