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Is Tobia Scarpa related to Carlo Scarpa?
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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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Celestia Ceiling Light by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, Italy, 1980/90s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Milano, IT
More than a lighting fixture, the Celestia ceiling lamp is a sculptural presence that reflects Tobia Scarpa’s distinctive approach to design for Flos during the 1980s. Defined by its...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, ash, Italy, 1961
Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series re...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 'Bastiano' sofa, ash, fabric, Italy, design 1960
This Bastiano sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room....
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, "Butterfly" Floor Lamp, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in Naples, IT
An important and iconic "Butterfly" floor lamp designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos Italia in 1985.
The butterfly's wings, made of heat-resistant synthetic fabric, can be adjuste...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, beech, fabric, Italy, 1970s
This three-seat sofa dates from Italy in the 1970s and is designed in the style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The design is defined by clear proportion...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Square Coffee Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1965
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century coffee table Model 771 in a very rare rosewood version. This iconic table was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Cassina in Italy during the 1960s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
