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 ScarpaSet of Four '121' Dining ChairsFor Cassina£ 8,000.00
1965
Walnut wood, original moleskin fabric
Made in Italy
H82 x W47 x D57 cm -
Afra & Tobia ScarpaPair of 'Foglio' wall lights1966£ 1,200.00
For Flos
Chromed and enamelled aluminium
H21 x W37 x D10 cm -
Afra & Tobia ScarpaSet of six chairsc.1980s
Attributed to designer
Wood and leather upholstery
H78 x W53 x D47 cmSold -
Afra & Tobia ScarpaFour Mastro chairsc.1980s£ 6,200.00
Lacquered steel legs, original yellow fabric
W52 x H77 x D45 cm
Seat height 44 cm -
Afra & Tobia ScarpaFour Mastro chairs for Moltenic.1970s£ 6,200.00
Lacquered steel legs and original fabric
H76 x W50 x D46 cm -
Afra & Tobia ScarpaSet of six chairsItalian, c.1970s
Turned walnut wood and stained leather
H79 x W47 x D49 cmSold -
Afra & Tobia Scarpa'New Harmony' SideboardFor Maxalto
1981
Walnut threaded in ebonized wood, wood
lacquered, cut crystal
H94 x W274 x D46 cmSold -
Afra & Tobia Scarpa'New Harmony' tableFor Maxalto
1981
Walnut threaded in ebonized wood, cast iron feet and lacquered wooden top
H73 x D131 cmSold -
Afra & Tobia ScarpaTableBlack timber table top and beech frame
H70.5 x W121 x D121 cmSold
