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.
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Creator: Tobia Scarpa
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
Lampada Papillona - Tobia Scarpa per Flos - Italia - Anni '80
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
La Papillona prodotta da Flos, è una lampada da terra dal design iconico, progettata nel 1975 da Tobia Scarpa.
Il suo stile essenziale ed elegante incarna perfettamente il gusto min...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Cognac Leather 4 Seat Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
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
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos 1963
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large Nuvola ceiling lamp designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1963.
Internal structure in white painted steel, sprayed with special resin cocoon, first edition in excellent conditions.
Adjustable height, the cable measures 120 cm but can be lengthened or shortened according to the desired height.
Original piece from the 60s, despite the fragility of the material, this Nuvola pendant lamp is in excellent vintage condition, the lamp still mounts its original cable and the black sphere at the base. The original lampshade remains intact with an incredible patina acquired over the years.The lamp has been revised by a professional, fully functional.
Of the lamps designed by Scarpa this is the rarest version, in excellent condition does not have any defects despite its over 60 years.
Tobia Scarpa remains today among the most appreciated and recognized designers worldwide, winner of numerous awards for his creations we remember the Fantasma lamp...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
FLOS Ariette 1 Small Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Fabric
Tobia Scarpa Carlotta Outdoor Coffee Table
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tobia Scarpa Carlotta Outdoor Coffee Table For Cassina
Outdoor coffee table in natural Teak in the 72x44 version that invites companionship, des...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Teak
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
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
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Horizontal Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Triangle Horizontal Lamp For Cassina
A horizontal pendant light designed by Tobia Scarpa, that takes shape as a seemingly simple s...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Silver
FLOS Ariette 2 Medium Dimmable Wall Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It looks like a stunning wall sculpture: organic, airy, and breathtaking, the Ariette wall lamp is a work of art by Tobia Scarpa. Providing diffused light, it features a synthetic fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
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
FLOS Foglio Light in Chrome 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
1970s Low Tables 'Andre' by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Monumental square low table with a gridded architectural chromed steel base supporting a glass top.
A classic Tobia Scarpa design for Gavina/Knoll International.
Complete with the le...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Tobia Scarpa new Green Boucle "Bastiano" 2-Seater Sofa for Knoll, 1960s, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Wenge, Bouclé
FLOS Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved seamlessly from a single piece of exquisite Carrara marble, the Biagio lamp by Tobia Scarpa has been a favorite since the design’s debut in 1968. A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
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
Tobia Scarpa "Coronado" Black Leather Sofa for B&B, Italy 1970 ca.
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Sacile, PN
Coronado sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia. The project is dated 1966. Black leather, great condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos 'Biagio' Table Lamp in Marble
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 'Biagio' table lamp, Carrara marble, design 1968
This excellent table lamp is designed by Tobia Scarpa for Flos. The lamp provides a direct light on th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rectangular Model Andre Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Delft, NL
Rectangular Model Andre dining table by Tobia Scarpa.
Tobia Scarpa, Model Andre dining table for manufacturer Gavina , late in the 60s it has been taken over by the manufacturer K...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bastiano 2 seater sofa in leather by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Bastiano 2 seater sofa designed by Tobia Scarpa. Supporting structure in rosewood. Flying cushions with polyurethane bottom and top in feather on covered steel elastic straps. Origin...
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1960s 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
Tobia Scarpa "Vanessa" Daybed
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Red Lion, PA
Tobia Scarpa Daybed mod. Vanessa
Lacquered and fabric metal structure. prod. Gavina, Italy, 1959
Original catalog @@@ G. Gramigna, Italian repertoire of Italian 1950-1980, p. 174...
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1950s Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa, Set of four Pigreco wooden Chairs for Gavina, Italy (1959)
By Gavina, 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
7 'Monk' Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Seven Canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
It is one of the most iconic and refined models by the famous It...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Coronado Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Made in Italy. Full leather construction. Coronado Loveseat and ottoman also available.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
Original Mid-Century White TS-Foglio Wall Lamps by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Flos
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
FLOS Fantasma Piccolo Floor Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created by master Tobia Scarpa, this inspired floor lamp feels like a functional piece of art. Its striking silhouette glows with a diffused light that illuminates without overpowering, while the dimming feature allows you to choose the right intensity for its environment. To create its stunning diffuser, the internal steel structure is coated with white powder and sprayed with a unique “cocoon” resin before being protected by a transparent spray finish.
Inspiration behind the design:
Inspired by the transformative environment of a cocoon, the Fantasma Piccolo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Nickel, Steel
Fantasma Floor Lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
First edition Flos Fantasma floor lamp was designed by Tobia Scarpa in 1961. Its striking silhouette glows with a diffused light that illuminates without overpowering, To create its ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Steel
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Line Lamp For Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tobia Scarpa Eitie Line Lamp For Cassina
A pendant light designed by Tobia Scarpa, that takes shape as a seemingly simple structure with sophisticated, innovative technology, availa...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
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
Set of 6 Black Leather "121" Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & 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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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, 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
Set of 4 'Monk' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Customizable Tacchini Dialogo Armchair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
PRICE LISTED FOR STARTING FABRIC
A rectangular frame with rounded edges, masterful joints, and strictly visible dowels and screws reinforces the typical double trestle structure by ...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile, Leather, Walnut
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
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
Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Tobia Scarpa, Dimensione Fuoco, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Andirons and Complete Fireplace Set by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for "Dimensione Fuoco", Italy, 1970s
The fireplace set consists of three different elements: a set of fireplace tools (wit...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Occhi Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Model Referenced under Number 8524, Venini, Italy
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uccle, BE
Occhi vase (model referenced under number 8524)
Occhi vase of oval shape on the top.
Composed of an arrangement of latimo glass murrines in the center of clear glass and green and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Customizable Tacchini Sempronia Chair by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Circular elements fit together in a double circle that evokes the signature of the great master who designed it. Twin legs, created by the intersection of two cylinders, extend up to...
Category
2010s Italian Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Textile
Coronado Sofa In Leather By Tobia Scarpa For B&B Italia, 1980s
By Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice two seater sofa model Coronado designed by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1980s. A comfortable design sofa which brings character into any space. The beautiful rich grey colour of ...
Category
1970s Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Leather
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
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
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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
Venini Art Glass Vase 'Cinesi' by Tobia Scarpa, Murano 1960
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass Vase 'Cinesi' by Tobia Scarpa, Murano 1960
A vintage art glass vase of the 'Cinesi' o 'Opaconi' series. Mouthblown opaque indigo glass with an iridized finish. Desi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Sofa Soriana by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, freer lifestyles.
The idea for this armchair that...
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
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Daybed mod. Vanessa
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
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
Mid-Century Chrome "Foglio" Sconces by T. Scapra for Flos, Italy 1960s Lighting
By Flos, Tobia Scarpa
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
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
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
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 Scarpa in the 1960s to bring ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Letto singolo in metallo Vanessa di Tobia Scarpa per Gavina Anni 70
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Letto singolo in metallo smaltato.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
1980's Postmodern Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Andre Dining Table
By Knoll, Piotr Sierakowski, Massimo Vignelli, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Post Modern dining table for sale. The table was designed in 1968 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, and then went to be manufactured by Knoll. It's the Andre dining table with a st...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vanessa metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tobia Scarpa Furniture
Materials
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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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- 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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