Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Chair, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rare, Afra, Scarpa, italian, 1980s, leather, patina, collector's item Designed in 1985 for the Benetton office by the iconic Italian architects Afra & Tobia Scarpa, this chair is a ...
Brass, Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Benetton’ Stool in Leather and Steel
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985.
Steel
Stool by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lugo, IT
Sgabello in acciaio e pelle Disegno di Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Benetton 1980 88 Condizioni non perfette come da foto Grazie
Steel
$3,840Sale Price|23% Off
Italian Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian floor lamp design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton stores in Italy. Italian architect and designers who worked together on the variety of different project .they were...
Metal
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarter Chairs, 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 2 very rare brass and leather chairs designed in 1985 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarter.
Metal, Brass
Benetton Console Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Console designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Benetton stores in the 1970s, a refined example of their research on the relationship between structure, material, and construction.
Brass
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H 86.62 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Floor Lamps for Benetton Group Salerooms, 1980 ca
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Pair of Afra and Tobia Scarpa yellow floor lamps for the Saleroom of Benetton in Florence, Italy 1980 ca.
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Leather Stools by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century leather stools by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, 1970s.
Leather
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H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 8.27 in
Wall Sconces Attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group, Italy 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four wall sconces with triangle shaped bodies and metal wall mount, desgined by Afra und Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group in the 1980s. The sides of the lamps are in either red...
Metal
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H 68.9 in W 59.06 in D 14.18 in
A Rare Icon of Italian Design: The Frizerga x Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oirlo, LI
Their designs are often characterized by high-quality materials, clean lines, and a perfect balance between functionality and elegance. The Frizerga x Benetton room divider, designed...
Aluminum
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H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 8.27 in
4 Post-Modern Wall or Ceiling Scones by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very rare set of four custom-made wall or ceiling lamps with triangular metal bodies and supported by a golden frame. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton Group in the ...
Metal
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H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 16.74 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Benetton' Stools in Mixed Wood and Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton, stools, oak, walnut, wenge, ash, Italy, 1970s We present exquisitely crafted stools designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton shop.
Leather, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
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H 86.62 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Large Italian Floor Lamps by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Group
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These floor lamps were designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for the Benetton Group stores in the 1980s, made of tubular metal, yellow and red lacquered aluminum sheet.
Metal, Aluminum
Leather Stools Afra & Tobia Scarpa, for the Benetton, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Palermo
Pair of stools for the Benetton headquarter. Steel tube with brass details, brown leather lining. These stools were designed for the Benetton headquarter in Italy. Condition Slight t...
Leather
Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 2 Chairs for the Benetton
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Palermo
2 chairs for the Benetton headquarter. Steel tube with brass details, brown leather lining. Measures: 75 x 55 x 56 cm. These chairs were designed for the Benetton headquarter in Ital...
Leather
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H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Chair and Stool by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarters, Italy, 1985
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels , BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Headquarter chairs and stool, 1985.
Metal, Brass
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$3,200 / item
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Round Handmade Sculpted Blackened Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 3 - LARGE J.M. Szymanski D. 2017 Playfully imagined, this sculpted bottom-frame supports a smooth top-surface that is ideal for drinks and small items--some might say it’s...
Steel, Iron
$4,650 / item
H 20 in W 8.5 in D 12 in
Untitled Side Table Matte Blackened Brass Small Accent, End or Drink Stand
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined matte blackened brass with recessed hex-head fasteners. "Matte Blackened Brass" is a heavily textured, roughened finish with tool markings and edge-wearing to invoke t...
Brass
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
$2,453 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Biagio Table Lamp by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biagio table lamp by Tobia Scarpa. Designed and manufactured in Italy, 1968. Carved from a single piece of Carrara marble. Original EU cord. We recommend one E27 100w maximum bulb. B...
Carrara Marble
Japanese Antique Lacquer Hair Comb with Flowers in Gold Maki-e
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...
Giltwood, Lacquer
On Hold|$2,321 / set
H 15.75 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$13,000
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Ivory Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1969. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and A...
Bouclé
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
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.
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.
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 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.)
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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