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Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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
Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa Maxalto
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 10 chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series produced by Maxalto. Made in walnut with ebonised inlays, black leather upholstery and b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6
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 six. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

"Monk" Black Leather Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to craftsmanship and detail. The chair features a wooden frame with a distinctive, angular d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Dialogo Dessau Dining Chairs
By B&B Italia, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Dialogo Dessau dining chairs, chromed metal, plastic, Italy, 1974 The Dialogo Dessau chair, with its distinctive cantilevered base and integrat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six 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 black ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Dining chairs "Africa" by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45 cm. Stamped. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 2 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1966, Set of 2
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chairs for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966, set of two. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low chair is inspired by a sketch made in 1943...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six 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 black 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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and black lacquered beech wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Set of 6 Chairs model 925 2, Afra Tobia Scarpa, 1966, Midcentury Design
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
The chair model 925 was designed by Afra and Tobias Scarpa in 1966 in Italy. This design is part of the Moma permanent collection. The gorgeous chairs call...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “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 th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of English red leather and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off white canvas and walnut. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, Set of twelve. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, Set of twelve. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

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Walnut

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Dining Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965, Set of 6
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, red leather, Italy, 1965, set of six. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Lacquered, 1965, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of six. Iconic and charming, the model "121" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa shows once again the Scarp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of six. "Dialogo", in substance, is a return to the formal solution...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black canvas and walnut. They present a white sewing on the front of the seat and the u...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Dialogo set of four Dialogo chairs 1970s.
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in bari, IT
Set of four Dialogo model chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, produced in the early 70s. The most distinctive feature is the light wood structure with a trestle construction...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Animal Skin, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and black lacquered beech wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 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, leather, Italy, 1973, set of ten. The “Dialogo” chair is a return to the formal solution of the “121” chair...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Black Lacquered, 1965, Set of 10
By Cassina, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, black lacquered, Italy, 1965, set of ten. 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 Chairs

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Walnut, Plywood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black canvas and walnut. They present a white sewing on the front of the seat and the...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Canvas, 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10
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 ten. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 44cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6
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 six. The particular feature of this model is the support structure compos...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Beech

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

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" Chairs for B&B Italia, Black, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Dialogo" dining chairs with armrests for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1973, set of four. 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Red Leather, 1965, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Six chairs mod. Damascus, Prod. MaxAlto 70s
By Max Alto, Afra Tobia Scarpa
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 Chairs

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Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 10
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, 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 Chairs

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Brass

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

10 Africa chairs designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 10 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Brass

Set of 4 Red Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 Red Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle structu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967 The chair, which has now become an icon of Italian style, features Scarpa's typical double trestle struc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Ash

1970 "Dessau" Afra Tobia Scarpa B&B Italian Design Black Chrome Tubolar Chair
By B&B Italia, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
"Dessau" black chair Afra Tobia Scarpa 1974, B&B Italia Black plastic seat and chrome metal tubolar frame Excellent condiction.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal

rare dialogue chair design afra and tobia scarpa for b&b italia 1970s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
rare "dialogo" chair, design afra and tobia scarpa , made in 1974 for b&b italia, version with chromed and lacquered metal frame color yellow gold and seat and back in black fibergla...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Soriana Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa, New Upholstery
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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. Together in 1968 they designed the pair of cloud-like chair...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs

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Steel

Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" Chairs for Cassina, Total Black, 1965, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "121" dining chairs for Cassina, total black, 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 Chairs

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Leather, Walnut, Plywood

Afra Tobia Scarpa chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Afra Tobia Scarpa chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Afra Tobia Scarpa chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Vico Magistretti, Mario Bellini, and Giancarlo Piretti. Prices for Afra Tobia Scarpa chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,005 and can go as high as $108,801, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $18,690.
Questions About Afra Tobia Scarpa Chairs
  • 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.

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