Afra & Tobia Scarpa

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Husband-and-wife-duo Afra (1937-2011) and Tobia Scarpa (b.1935) designed together for over fifty years, collaborating with design and fashion houses to create iconic pieces that epitomise fine Italian design.

Pared-back elegant shapes and comfort were the priorities of Afra and Tobia Scarpa when they set up their studio in 1960. They were soon working with the likes of B&B Italia and Cassina, the latter of which saw them produce the gorgeously plump Soriana sofa and Model 121 chairs.

 

Their pieces can now be found in design museums across the world, and the duo’s original designs have found favour with a whole new generation. Since the passing of Afra Scarpa, Tobia has completed the Gallerie delle Prigioni in Treviso and continues to consult on large architectural projects.

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  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Set of Four '121' Dining Chairs
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Set of Four '121' Dining Chairs
    For Cassina
    1965
    Walnut wood, original moleskin fabric
    Made in Italy
    H82 x W47 x D57 cm
    £ 8,000.00
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Pair of 'Foglio' wall lights
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Pair of 'Foglio' wall lights
    1966
    For Flos
    Chromed and enamelled aluminium
    H21 x W37 x D10 cm
    £ 1,200.00
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Set of six chairs
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Set of six chairs
    c.1980s
    Attributed to designer
    Wood and leather upholstery
    H78 x W53 x D47 cm
    Sold
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Four Mastro chairs
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Four Mastro chairs
    c.1980s
    Lacquered steel legs, original yellow fabric
    W52 x H77 x D45 cm
    Seat height 44 cm
    £ 6,200.00
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Four Mastro chairs for Molteni
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Four Mastro chairs for Molteni
    c.1970s
    Lacquered steel legs and original fabric
    H76 x W50 x D46 cm
    £ 6,200.00
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Pair of 'Bastiano' Sofas
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Pair of 'Bastiano' Sofas
    For Gavina
    c.1960s
    Stained Walnut frame, cotton fabric
    H89 x W160 x D76 cm
    Sold
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Set of six chairs
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Set of six chairs
    Italian, c.1970s
    Turned walnut wood and stained leather
    H79 x W47 x D49 cm
    Sold
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'New Harmony' Sideboard
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    'New Harmony' Sideboard
    For Maxalto
    1981
    Walnut threaded in ebonized wood, wood
    lacquered, cut crystal
    H94 x W274 x D46 cm
    Sold
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'New Harmony' table
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    'New Harmony' table
    For Maxalto
    1981
    Walnut threaded in ebonized wood, cast iron feet and lacquered wooden top
    H73 x D131 cm
    Sold
  • Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Table
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa
    Table
    Black timber table top and beech frame
    H70.5 x W121 x D121 cm
    Sold