Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Italian, b. 1935
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.
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 Scarpa 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.)
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.
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.
Find vintage Tobia Scarpa table lamps, sofas, dining chairs and other furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Tobia Scarpa
1970 Vintage Coronado Brown Leather Large Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
By C&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970 Vintage Coronado Brown Leather Large Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
Outstanding three seats “Coronado” large sofa, an iconic design by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia (Cassina...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage condition.
This lamp works with E27 light bulbs.
Wired and suitable to use with 220V a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Resin
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Papillona Lamp - Tobia Scarpa for Flos - Italy - 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
The Papillona produced by Flos, is an iconic floor lamp designed in 1975 by Tobia Scarpa.
Its essential and elegant style perfectly embodies the minimalist and innovative taste that...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Daybed mod. Vanessa
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Tobia Scarpa is an Italian designer and architect. He is known for his furniture design that melds cutting-edge technology, ergonomic function, and cultural history. After graduating...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tobiab Scarpa Midcentury Carrara Marble Biagio Table Lamp for Flos, Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design table lamp model Biagio designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos from 1960s with structure sculpted and modeled from a single block of white Car...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Nuvola Cocoon Chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1962
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the captivating world of Italian Mid-Century Modern design with the Nuvola cocoon chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1962. This light suspe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2912
Tobia Scarpa
Bastiano sofa, original leather upholstery, in perfect condition. Gavina label.
Gavina manufacture, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of 8 Red Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 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 Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia Scarpa "Pigreco" Chairs for Gavina, 1950
s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Pigreco" chairs by designer Tobia Scarpa in walnut with genuine leather seats. These chairs were manufactured in the 1950's by the Italian company Gavina. All three chairs retain ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,800 / item
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Pigreco Chairs By Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paddington, NSW
Tobia Scarpa, born in Venice in 1935, is an influential Italian architect and designer known for his refined yet innovative approach to modern design. The son of celebrated architect...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,500 / set
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960
s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Tobia Scarpa, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and original black leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare sofa ...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Carlo Scarpa, Afra
Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous Italian architect and designer coup...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Pair of Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scapra for Flos Italy 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful pair of vintage / first production of chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s.
The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. The effect when lit is incredibly stylish and clean. They come wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs.
The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room.
Dimension (cm):
Width - 37
Height - 21
Depth - 11
Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs.
Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra.
His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company.
Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings.
They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market.
The Foglio lamp...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fantasma Grande by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1961
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Fantasma Grande floor lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos in 1961.
This rare early production is in excellent condition, large version, designed by Tobia Scarpa in the early 1960s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Model Celestia. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern linen and metal chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern linen and metal chandelier by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
Chandelier or pendant lamp model Celestia, with a shade in draped linen fabric in natural color, cream white...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa, two Pigreco wooden chairs for Gavina, set of two (1959)
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
The Pigreco chair was designed by the famous Italian architect Tobia Scarpa in 1959 for the Gavina company. This is an extremely important work in Scarpa's artistic career, in fact i...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in black Leather
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Halle, DE
Classic design sofa, Model: Bastiano, designed in the 1960s by Tobia Scarpa. Manufactured by Gavina, Italy. (today Knoll International). Wooden frame with inset cushions. Upholstered...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
FLOS Foglio Light in White by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contemporary design. The lamp’s body is formed by power-painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
$777 / item
Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands in Black Leather
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972.
This rare bed named ‘Morna’ reflects the duo’s s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass, Plastic, Wood
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana Limited Edition Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed by Afra and Tobia...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three Seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, so...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
$23,476 / item
Foglio Sconces by Tobia Scarpa in Nickel Finish
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phenomenal modern and sleek pair of Foglio sconces by Tobia Scarpa in satin nickel outside and lightly aged un-lacquered satin nickel fin...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel, Nickel
$3,400 / set
Afra
Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Africa” Dining Chairs for Maxalto Italy, c. 1975
By Maxalto, Tobia Scarpa, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare and striking set of six “Africa” dining chairs, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, the artisanal line of B&B Italia, circa 1975. Carved from solid walnut with black ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Gold by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Gold by Tobia Scarpa
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contempor...
Category
20th Century Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
$1,207 / item
Set of Three Soriana Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa Published by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scarpa, published by Cassina. Chromed steel structure and original brown leather seat mounted on two wheels at the front of the armchairs. Very nice vintage condition, some traces of...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
"Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Iconic "Nuvola" Pendant Light by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Resin
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, c.1970s, Italy. The three seater plush sofa features the original leather upholstered cushions encased in an angular wood frame.
Dimensions
...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Minimalist Outdoor Armchair by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A stylish, minimalist outdoor armchair designed for the younger generation that invites the spontaneity typical of a day to be enjoyed outdoors.
In 1967, Afra and Tobia Scarpa crafted a chair that speaks to an active, dynamic generation. The result is a comfortable, innovative design armchair that conveys practicality and comfort at first sight.
Simple and yet sophisticated with its elegant system of joints and woven cord supports, Carlotta is perfect outdoor seating for casual comfort, thanks to its cushions padded with recycled PET fiber.
Materials:
Wood
Fabric
Measurements:
H 69 cm
W 86 cm
D 87 cm
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About the designer:
Architect and designer Tobia Scarpa graduated in 1969 at the University of Venice and in the same year won a “Compasso d’Oro” prize for his “Soriana” armchair designed for Cassina. He has since been awarded many other design prizes and many of his designs can also be found on show in some of the world’s key museums, including his ‘Libertà’ chair...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vanessa single bed by Tobia Scarpa, Simon by Cassina, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This bed exemplifies Scarpa's design finesse with its clean lines and solid wood frame, ensuring both durability and style. The distinctive padded upholstery on the headboard adds a ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
$23,476 / item
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Very comfortable four-seat sofa model Coronado by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. This large edition is not in production any more. It has soft cognac colored leather cushions and frame...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Andre
Square Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1967 for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table by Tobia Scarpa produced by Knoll. Chromed steel frame and chromed tubular steel legs, round black leather pads on top of legs s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Three Seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B, Italy
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia. Upholstered in original black leather.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Mid-century Modern Italian Dining Table "Andrè" for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century dining table in steel and smoked glass by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina.
It is part of the 'Andre' line, circa 1960s.
Large dining table made with tubular legs in polished stee...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina "Andre" Mid Century Glass and Chrome Dining Table
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Esperance, NY
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina "Andre" Mid Century Glass and Chrome Dining Table
For sale is this very nice vintage table , it has a great sleek and clean design. The glass is thick and th...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Flos Lighting Catalog, 1968
By Flos, Achille
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1968 manufacturer’s catalog for the Italian lighting company Flos, showcasing the innovative and influential designs by Tobia Scarpa and by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglion...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Paper
Six Rosewood “Pigreco” Dining Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
Tobia Scarpa “Pigreco” dining chairs for Gavina, Rosewood and leather, Italy, 1960, set of six. Fully restored, refinished, reupholstered.
The l...
Category
1960s Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Italy, 1962
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, leather Italy, 1962
When Tobia Scarpa first designed the Bastiano Sofa in 1962, he w...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ bottle, Venini, Italy, 1960s.
Colorless glass, red bordered murinne, arranged like a chessboard and merged. Quadrangular shape, roun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
$5,230 Sale Price
20% Off
Coronado Two-seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B
B Italia, 1969
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition, Spain. Upholstered in original black leather.
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat flamingo pink velvet "Coronado" sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B. Project from 1960s
The sofa can come as a living room set together with its pair ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Tobia Scarpa Purple and Black Crystal
Occhi
Bottle, 1960, Venini
Co.
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tobia Scarpa. 'Occhi' bottle.
Entwurf: 1959-60. Executed by Venini & Co.
Rectangular bottle shape with corresponding neck.
Clear crystal glass with chessboard-like murrine in black,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Black by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Foglio - Wall Sconce in Black by Tobia Scarpa
Resembling a shirt cuff, the contemporary Foglio wall lamp from design master Tobia Scarpa is a mixture of timeless and contempo...
Category
20th Century Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scarpa for Flos, Italy 1960s Lighting
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century first production chrome "Foglio" sconces in fabulous conditions. These iconic lamps were designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Flos in Italy during the 1960s. 3 pieces available.
The Foglio (meaning 'sheet' or 'leaf' in Italian) is composed by a thick curved sheet of chromed steel with a white enameled interior and two lamp holders. They come wires and tested, compatible with both US and EU / UK standards and use two E26/27 light bulbs.
The way these lamps spread the light is poetic and incredibly elegant. The perfect lamps to complete a midcentury modern living room.
Dimension (cm):
Width - 37
Height - 21
Depth - 11
Tobia Scarpa’s work (as well as that of his brother Carlo, an architect) reveals a precise desire to combine old and new, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern needs.
Scarpa graduated in architecture from the University of Venice in the 1950s, together with his wife and collaborator Afra.
His first assignment as a designer was for Venini, a renowned Murano glass company.
Starting in 1957, Tobia and his wife also began working together in the field of architecture, and devoted much of their work to the delicate restoration of historic buildings.
They are also known for their sober approach to design, aimed at the luxury market.
The Foglio lamp...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tacchini Customizable T–Table by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Two simple elements skilfully fit into each other, a bond studied down to the smallest detail that connects the top and the legs to ensure maximum stability. T-Table confirms the sol...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Oak
$18,315 / item
Original Mid-Century White TS-Foglio Wall Lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1960s TS-Foglio wall mounted sconce designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. Scarpa's history was closely connected to Flos. He was one of the first designers to be invited to the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern steel wall lamp Foglio by Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern steel wall lamp Foglio by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
Wall lamp model Foglio in curved chrome-plated steel sheet, internally enameled in white. The lamp h...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice vintage example.
Classic form.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Soriana Armchair by Afra
Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina.
Manufactured in Italy.
The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
$10,103 / item
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and modern pair of large armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa for the B&B Italia manufacture in 1974 The pair of armchairs is upholstered in a brown leather. The armchairs are ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Tobia Scarpa new Green Boucle "Bastiano" 2-Seater Sofa for Knoll, 1960s, Italy
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in The Hague, NL
Two-seater sofa was produced by Knool in 1960s and designed by Tobia Scarpa.
Mid-Century Modern period Italian design item.
Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experime...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wenge, Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat "Coronado" Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in Teddy Upholstery, Italy, 1960s
An iconic design by acclaimed Italian architect and designer Tobia Scarp...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pigreco Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Tacchini, Italy, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful set of four Pigreco chairs, a timeless masterpiece of design by Tobia Scarpa for Tacchini, Italy in 1959. Each chair has been carefully upholstered with the utmost attentio...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Knoll Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Bastiano Lounge Chair by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, a true masterpiece of luxury furniture. This iconic lounge chair features a sleek and sophisticated design, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
‘Foglio’ Wall Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1966 – Set of Four
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
‘Foglio’ Wall Lights by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1966 – Set of Four (White, Excellent Condition)
Offered is a set of four original ‘Foglio’ wall sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Chrome Base Rectangle Glass Top 4 Cylinder legs Dining Table Mint!
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tobia Scarpa Chrome Base Rectangle Glass Top 4 Cylinder legs Dining Table Mint!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Three seater sofa model Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1969.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
$23,476 / item
Tobia Scarpa furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Tobia Scarpa furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tobia Scarpa furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 128 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 36 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by 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 furniture by Carlo De Carli, Giovanni Offredi, and Gastone Rinaldi. Prices for Tobia Scarpa furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $345 and can go as high as $29,456, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,358.
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Questions About Tobia Scarpa Furniture
- 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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