Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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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Tobia Scarpa
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Tobia Scarpa Black
Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973.
Made of English red and black leather and walnut.
Fully restored in Italy.
Interesting is t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa, Italy, 1969
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Soriana” three seat bouclé sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa from Italy, 1969. The Post-Modern sofa was manufactured by Cassina and features three front metal clamps. The Soriana collec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965, Set of 4
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of four.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of two.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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"Soriana" Sofa in Green Velvet by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Utrecht, NL
The iconic “Soriana” three-seater sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969. Besides its innovative manufacturing, visually, Soriana brings sophist...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Easy Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Velvet
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Afra
Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Alpaca Wool, 1969, Set of 2
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, taupe alpaca wool and steel, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Soriana Sofa by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seater Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, a rare and coveted piece of Italian design from the 1970s. Upholstered in sumptuous black leather, the sofa embodies t...
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Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal tres...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Beech
Soriana Sofa, by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Afra
Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962
The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Erasmo Lounge Chairs
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Afra and Tobia Scarpa Erasmo Lounge Chairs stand as a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned Ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Armchair with Footstool for Cassina, Italy
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Sofia, BG
Designed by Afra (1937–2011) and Tobia Scarpa (b. 1935) for Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana series is a defining icon of Italian post-war design — awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 197...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa Bastiano Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in New York, NY
A classic and chic pair of club/lounge chairs from the Bastiano series, designed by the iconic Italian designer duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, circa 1960. The chairs have...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa Pair of Armchair mod. Ciprea for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa started their collaboration in the 1959 sharing numerous important projects, in particular in the supply sector, establishing themselves as exponents o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
An iconic original and authentic ‘Soriana’ lounge chair and ottoman designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina, Italy, 1969. This award-winning design, recipient of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1969
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Sofa for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Erasmo Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, 1973 - New Upholstery
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of four.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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set of 4 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia scarpa for Maxalto - 80s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning set of 4 chairs africa model, from the Artona collection, designed in 1975 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto (B&B Italia). The chairs have a sculptural frame of solid li...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Wood
$21,595 Sale Price / set
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Soriana Lounge Chair in Grey Leather by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Signed
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Atelier International, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed 'Soriana' lounge chair designed by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and distributed in the United States under license in the 1960s and 1970s by Atelier Internati...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Chrome
$6,080 Sale Price
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Only Set available in the US of 4 Africa Chairs By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Rare and classic set of 4 chairs model Africa from the Artona series.
Solid walnut, ebonized wood inlays, padded leather.
Maxalto production, ca. 1975.
Impressed brand. logo
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal trestl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Dining Chair for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1973
By B&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chair for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal soluti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Dining Chairs
Africa
by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Africa" dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted in the 1970s for Maxalto, a great example of timeless Italian design. Each chair showcases a robust support structure in solid ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Wood, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac 1973, set of 8
By B&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, cognac leather and walnut, Italy, 1973, set of eight.
The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121”...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, Italy, 1969, Set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Velvet
Soriana Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Steel
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Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Three-seater Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firm...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Dialogo Dessau
Dining Chairs
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed steel, lacquered plastic, Italy, 1974
The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Bastiano
Lounge Chair in Leather
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960
Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series reim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Soriana Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The shape is soft and enveloping, with generous, low contours that invite you to sink into a relaxing embrace. The seat and backrest are wide and rounded, padded with polyurethane fo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Steel
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk lounge chair Molteni Italy 1974
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptionally rare and iconic “Monk” low lounge chair, designed by the renowned duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Molteni in Italy in 1974, is a true collector’s pie...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Canvas, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. An original concept, metal belts front and back give struct...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Metal
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Beech
Pair of cognac-colored pouf model "Coronado" by Afra&Tobia scarpa
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
Cognac-colored pair of poufs model "Coronado" by Afra & Tobia scarpa for B&B Italia,70
Designed in 1966 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, with their incomparable comfort, comb...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Dialogo Dessau
Dining Chairs
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Dialogo Dessau' dining chairs, chromed steel, lacquered plastic, Italy, 1974
The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Steel, Chrome
Afra
Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "So...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 8
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature English red leather upholstery and a wa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni
C, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The chairs feature rosewood frames, with black leather upholstery. The chairs are stru...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Wood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 10
By B&B Italia, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1973, set of ten.
"Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solutio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Cassina Ciprea Leather Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Cassina Ciprea Leather Lounge chairs by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1970s, Italy
Introducing the breathtaking Ciprea Lounge chairs, a masterpiece created ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Foam
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 8
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of eight.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" prese...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 8
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of eight.
Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra
Tobia Scarpa shows once again t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of six.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Tito Agnoli, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful and chic pair of Ciprea armchairs by the legendary Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy in 1968, covered with original burnt orange velvet. A predecessor to the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
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Velvet, Plywood
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, reupholstered cognac aniline leather, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
The Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Chrome
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 6
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967.
They feature English red leather upholstery and a walnut structure.
Fully restored in Italy.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the 121 chair in 1965.
A sketch from 1943 made by Carlo Scarpa (Tobia’s father) inspired its shape. Two thin plywood “petals” compose the seat and the backrest. They are available with leather upholstery or aniline-dyed.
The back has cut in the lower part, required due to a reinforcement that reacts to torsion stress, which is strongest at this point. Furthermore, the basis is a solid wood double trestle. Eight screws link...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a sup...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra
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Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
Afra
Tobia Scarpa “Bonanza” Armchair for C&B, Black Leather, 1969
By C&B Italia, Afra
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bonanza” armchair for C&B, black leather, 1969
The "Bonanza" armchair, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for C&B in 1969, embodies m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather
Afra
Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Afra
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Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl, Italy, 1975, set of eight.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Soriana Sofa, by Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Soriana Sofas, Cassina, Italy, 1970s.
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Their pieces are exhibited i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
Materials
Steel
$12,340 Sale Price / item
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Afra Tobia Scarpa seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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Tobia Scarpa seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra
Tobia Scarpa seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 418 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Mario Bellini, Vico Magistretti, and B&B Italia. Prices for Afra
Tobia Scarpa seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $605 and can go as high as $108,801, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,467.
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Tobia Scarpa Seating
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Yes, Tobia Scarpa is related to Carlo Scarpa. A well-known architect and designer in his own right, Tobia is the son of the legendary architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia in Venice, where he met designer Afra Bianchin, who would become his wife and long-time collaborator. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Tobia Scarpa furniture.
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