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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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Creator: Afra Tobia Scarpa
Afra Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Set of 4 "Dialogo" Chairs, Italy 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Important Set of four chairs Model "Dialogo" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the firm B&B Italia. The frame is typically made of black lacquered wood, while the curved seat and back are m...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Poltrone in pelle originale Ciprea di Afra e Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, 1970s, 2
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Quarrata, IT
Poltrone in pelle nera originale, modello ''Ciprea'' di Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Cassina, 1970s, set di 2.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-Seater by Tobia Afra Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Orange Soriana Three-seater by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s - New Upholstery ( 2 available).
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Mid-Century Soriana Seating Set by Tobia Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Soriana Seating Set by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric

Pair of RONDA armchairs by Afra et Tobia Scarpa
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Pair of RONDA armchairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa *2 pairs available*
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric

Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design two-seater sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s with solid wood frame and fabric cushions, made...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965, Set of 12
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra Tobia Scarpa shows once again th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa Artona Sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975, a Pair Available
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' sofa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975 - A pair available.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 12
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" dining chairs for Maxalto, walnut and ebony, Italy 1987, set of twelve. The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalt...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Ebony, Walnut

Fine Leather SORIANA Chaiselongue von Tobia Afra Scarpa
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Original re-edition Soriana Chaiselongue, created by the design duo in 1969 and re-editioned in 2021 by Cassina. Using a chrome-plated frame and taking advantage of new polyurethane ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Model 121 dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1967. They feature black 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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Total Black, 1965, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, 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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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa Red Leather 121 Dining Chair for Cassina, 1967, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten 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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Scarpa Chair 925 in Mocca Stained Ash Frame by Afra and Tobias Scarpa
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Scarper Chair 925 by Afra and Tobias Scarpa 1965 The iconic 925 Scarpa Lounge Chair is a strikingly elegant lounge chair. Easily recognized by its firm and robust wooden frame and t...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Ash

1960 s Afra and Tobia Scarpa Cassina Set of Four Chairs Model 121 Leather Walnut
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four Model 121 Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 Set of 4 chairs in walnut wood and Bulgarian leather. Dimensions: 47.5 x 46 x 81.5 cm (H)
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of midcentury Orange "Soriana" Lounge Chair and Ottman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina - Italy 1970s - New Upholstery.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Stunning Coronado chairs in cognac leather by Afra Tobia Scarpa - B&B Italia
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning & matching Coronado set in its original cognac leather. Perfect patina! Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chair by Tobia Afra Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of two 'Carlotta' lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. The minimalist structure features joined wood frames, providing a sturdy base for the two movable cushions....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of eight. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa"...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to sink into its curves. The most notable feature of this couch, however, is the Minimalist structure in chromed steel. This external structure in steel rod keeps the cover taut using buttons...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a cognac leather seat. Fully restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Lacquered, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Sca...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa Natural Leather "Cipria" Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1970s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Genarp, SE
Early "Ciprea" lounge chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s. Wonderful scale with a soft, sumptuous form. Fully restored and reupholstered ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and black leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Plywood

Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Toronto, CA
Winner of the Compasso d’Oro award in 1970, the Soriana led Italian power-couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa to instant success. Designed in 1968, the pair of enveloping lounge chairs intr...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Afra Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" dining chairs for Maxalto, walnut and ebony, Italy 1987, set of four. The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalto ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Ebony, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Ivory, 1969, Set of 3
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Sofa and Two lounge chairs, Ivory Bouclé Wool and Chromed Steel, Italy, 1969, Set of three. Although technically designed...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Plastic

Vintage Tobia Afra Scarpa Soriana Ottoman / Footstool for Cassina 1969
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This exquisite footstool from the Soriana range, designed in 1969 by renowned Italian designers Tobia and Afra Scarpa for Cassina, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Steel

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1973, Set of 12
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 twelve. 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 "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, White, 1973, Set of 12
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Dialogo” dining chairs for B&B Italia, white leather and black walnut, Italy, 1973, set of twelve. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

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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Steel

NEW Set of Six New Tacchini Africa Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
AFRICA chairs - - CANALETTO WALNUT Designed by Tobia Scarpa Africa is a chair that encapsulates a perfect synthesis of structure, form, and function in a timeless sculpture that ce...
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2010s Italian Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Walnut

Modular Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1968
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
This modular armchair was designed in 1968 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in Italy. The piece reflects the Scarpa duo’s rigorous yet sensitive approach to furniture design, whe...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Total black, 1965, Set of 12
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of twelve. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of ten. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra Tobia Scarpa shows once again the S...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1987, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "New Harmony" dining chairs for Maxalto, walnut and ebony, Italy 1987, set of six. The “New Harmony” dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalto i...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Ebony, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Total Black, 1965, Set of 8
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, Italy, 1965, set of eight. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa'...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra Tobia Scarpa
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This Soriana lounge chair is characterized by its substantial, bulbous form, enveloping the sitter in a voluminous, cushioned embrace. The use of soft, suede-like fabric in a rich, e...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Six chairs mod. Damascus, Prod. MaxAlto 70s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Max Alto
Located in Rivoli, IT
Very rare set of 6 chairs mod. Damasco, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, produced by Max Alto. High-quality solid walnut veneer slatted frame meets briarwood and stain...
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, set of 12
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, leather, Italy, 1973, set of twelve. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution of...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of four. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra Tobia Scarpa shows once again th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Black, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Living Room Set for Cassina, Sofa and two Lounge Chairs, Black Leather, Italy, 1969, Set of three. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "So...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Plastic, Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965, Set of 12
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965, set of twelve. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra Tobia Scarpa shows once again ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Easy Chair for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Lounge Chair for Cassina, dark brown leather, Italy, 1969 Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" Chairs for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" lounge chairs for Cassina, dark brown leather, Italy, 1969, set of two. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Cassina Soriana Four-Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970 s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cassina; Scarpa; Mid-Century Modern; Boucle Wool; Afra & Tobia Scarpa; Post-Modern; Postmodern Design; 1970s Design; Italy; Italian Design; Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Chrome

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of four. 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

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of ten. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Afri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Brass

2-Seat Sofa Model Bastiano Tobia and Afra Scarp, 1975
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
2-seat sofa model Bastiano Tobia and Afra Scarpa Knoll, 1975 Measures: Length 153 x 80 x 70 Rosewood and nude leather 4500.
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1970s Italian Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1965
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chair for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1965 Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarpa's typical doub...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Coronado Sofa by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
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1960s Italian Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Velvet

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 4
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 four. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by two seater sofa and two ottoman by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Original label Cassina. The idea for this armchair that changed the face of upholstered furniture ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Metal

1970 "Bergere" Brown Leather Armchair Ottoman Afra Tobia Scarpa for Max Alto
By Maxalto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare Berger leather armchair with ottoman Artona collection for Maxalto, 1975 Walnut and leather. Leather has a beautiful patina. Measures: Armchair H 85 x W 80 x D 78 cm Otto...
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1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Leather, Wood

Ciprea armchair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1968
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare armchair mod. Ciprea designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1968. Polyurethane foam frame, cotton velvet, painted wooden base, wheels for easy movement. The project re...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating

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Afra Tobia Scarpa seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Afra 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.
Questions About Afra Tobia Scarpa Seating
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Yes, 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.