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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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Rare 'Polygonon' Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, dining table 'Polygonon', glass, electro-coated stainless steel, Italy, 1984 Behold this astonishing table with an aesthetically pleasing layout ...
Steel
Artona series dining table by Afra & Tobia SCARPA for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Dining table designed by the design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Italy, Maxalto, 1975. Large round table with black inlay, solid walnut edges with black wooden inlays. These edges bec...
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Dining Table in Maple and Walnut
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto dining table, maple, walnut, lacquered wood, concrete, Italy, 1980s This elegant dining table, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 198...
Concrete
"Andre" Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Chrome Smoked Glass, Italy 1968
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic "Andre" dining table designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Gavina in Italy in 1968. The table is signed on the top frame. This gorgeous table is fully made in solid steel,...
Steel, Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Tobio' Dining Table in Red Travertine
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Tobio' dining table, leather, red travertine, Italy, design 1974 Gorgeous dining table designed by the iconic duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa....
Travertine
Tobia & Afra Scarpa "Africa" Dining Table by Maxalto 1970s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tobia & Afra Scarpa Large Africa Wooden Dining Table by Maxalto, hailing from 1970s Italy, epitomizes the sleek sophistication and craftsmanship characteristic of Italian design ...
Wood
Italian modern wood dining table Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wood dining table Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s Dining table model Artona in wood. The large oval top has decorations on the profile. The two squa...
Wood
1970s Modernist Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Walnut & Glass
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage dining table or center table from walnut and black glass designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1970s Italy. A beautiful dining table with a blonde walnut frame and th...
Walnut, Glass
Mid Century Modern Dining Table "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare and absolutely spectacular Mid Century Modern dining "Africa" designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxlato, as a part of Artona series. It ...
Concrete, Brass
Mid-Century Afra And Tobia Scarpa Mod Artona Wood Italian 1970s DiningRoom Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
The Artona dining table, designed by Afra Scarpa and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s, stands as a refined and iconic example of Italian modern design from the period. Combining...
Brass
$3,757Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Midcentury "Mou" Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Mou table, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, is an elegant and versatile creation of Italian design. Crafted with a precious solid teak vene...
Teak
'Piediferro' Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
'Piediferro' table designed by Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa for B&B in 1979. As reported in the book 'Un'industria per il design' by Lybra Edizioni, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, goin...
Marble
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury “778” Extensible Dining Table for Cassina, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The “778” model is an example of solid wood boards arranged to form a C-shaped frame. The table, with a top that opens, is supported by four trestles, two of which are a few centimet...
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Polygonon' Dining table for B&B Italia, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Dining table mod. ‘Polygonon’ by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Italy, 1984. Intriguing design with the base made of electro-treated stainless steel with an iridescent finish th...
Stainless Steel
$4,961Sale Price|35% Off
mAXALTO oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fantastic oval-shaped dining table in burl, walnut, and brass by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This table designed by the famous designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto. Maxa...
Brass
Mid-Century Artona Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Artona Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “TL59” Dining Table for Poggi, 1975
By Poggi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “TL59” Dining Table for Poggi, smoked glass and metal, Italy, 1975 Designed in 1975 by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Poggi, the TL59 dining table reflects the ...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Table Polygonon by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Guéridon Table,Polygonon table by Tobia Scarpa for B&B
Metal
Italian modern round Dining table TL59 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Poggi, 1980s
By Poggi, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round Dining table TL59 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Poggi, 1980s TL59 dining table with a round smoked glass top. The black bronze leg is C-shaped with two rounded en...
Metal, Bronze
Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1980s
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "L5" Center Table for Goppion, 1983
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "L5" Center Table for Goppion, Metal and Glass, Italy, 1983. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Goppion, this center table belongs to the Bisante series, in w...
Metal
$8,455Sale Price|20% Off
Afra e Tobia Scarpa “Polygono” Table Metal Glass by BeB 1980 Italy
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Afra e Tobia Scarpa “Polygono” Table Metal Glass by B&B 1980 italy
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Polygonon, Dining Table, B&B, 1984
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Paris, FR
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-) « Polygonon » A dining table, the oval glass top rested on an octogonal metal base with an iridescent green and blue color. Manufacture...
Metal
$10,334 / item
Mod TL59 Two Tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Mod. TL59 two tables by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Italy, circa 1975. Manufactured by Poggi. Metal alloy, transparent polished crystal. Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design ita...
Crystal, Metal
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...
Chrome
1980's Postmodern Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Andre Dining Table
By Massimo Vignelli, Tobia Scarpa, Piotr Sierakowski, Knoll
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...
Metal
'Andre' Square Dining Table by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1967 for Gavina, the "Andre" dining table by Tobia Scarpa produced by Knoll. Chromed steel frame and chromed tubular steel legs, round black leather pads on top of legs s...
Chrome
$5,754
H 27.56 in Dm 57.49 in
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round walnut top with dark inlaid lines and a dark black finish, its graphic design is ...
Walnut, Burl
Tobia Scarpa "Andre" Square Dining Table for Gavina, 1968
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sacile, PN
Andre square dining table designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, dated 1968. Smoked glass top on chrome structure.
Chrome
$44,625 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “Africa” dining chairs and an “Artona” table, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. Made of walnut, burl...
Brass
$3,757Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 100.4 in D 37.41 in
Italian Midcentury "Mou" Dining Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The Mou table, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, is an elegant and versatile creation of Italian design. Crafted with a precious solid teak vene...
Teak
$3,960 / set
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 48 in
Tobia Scarpa “André” Square Dining Table for Gavina / Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Tobia Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tobia Scarpa “André” Square Dining Table for Gavina / Knoll International, Chrome & Glass, 48" Two Pieces: Table base and Glass Top An architectural square table of exceptional mod...
Chrome
$5,871
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 51.19 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury “778” Extensible Dining Table for Cassina, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
The “778” model is an example of solid wood boards arranged to form a C-shaped frame. The table, with a top that opens, is supported by four trestles, two of which are a few centimet...
Walnut
$5,531
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 49.22 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Table with Oval Shaped Top in Wood by Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Oval-shape table from Artona series in wood with brass details, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa produced by Maxalto, 1970s. Tobia Scarpa and his wife Afra Bianchin began their lon...
Brass
$5,754
H 27.56 in Dm 57.49 in
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round walnut top with dark inlaid lines and a dark black finish, its graphic design is ...
Walnut, Burl
$4,961Sale Price|35% Off
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 66.93 in
mAXALTO oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Fantastic oval-shaped dining table in burl, walnut, and brass by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This table designed by the famous designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto. Maxa...
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Tobio' Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Tobio' dining table, leather, travertine, Italy, design 1974 Gorgeous dining table designed by the iconic duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This tabl...
Travertine
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, square dining table model ‘Artona’, walnut, walnut burl, Italy, 1975 This lovely and lavish table was designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa within the ‘...
Walnut, Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Extendable Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, extendable dining table, walnut, Italy, 1970s Functional table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni. ...
Walnut
Sold
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
dining room table artona model by afra e tobia scarpa for maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Ghedi, IT
The Artona extendable dining table is a masterpiece of Italian design, created in the late 1970s to early 1980s by the architect and designer duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.Ma...
Walnut
Sold
H 28.75 in W 63 in D 37.8 in
Extendable Dining table "Mou" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in bruxelles, BE
Extendable wooden table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni. Model: Mou. Length with extension: 256 cm. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Table Model 778, Solid Cherry, 1970s Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Dining Table Model 778 for Cassina, Italy 1970s – Square Solid Wood Italian Modern Design A rare and elegant 1970s dining table, designed by Afra & Tobia...
Cherry
Maxalto dinging table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BE
This iconic Maxalto dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa from the sought-after Artona series is a true design classic. Crafted in rich walnut with signature inlay details and a sculpt...
Wood
Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Round wooden table by Tobia and Afra Scarpa. Stamped concrete block inside the table for stability. Wear due to time and age of the table. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...
Concrete
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H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 51.19 in
Monumental 280 cm “Africa” Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental 280 cm “Africa” Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Italy, 1970s Impressive “Africa” dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, featuring a 280 cm one-piece oval ...
Walnut, Burl
Maxalto dinging table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BE
This iconic Maxalto dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa from the sought-after Artona series is a true design classic. Crafted in rich walnut with signature inlay details and a sculpt...
Wood
Artona Round Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant round dining table from the Artona series, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s. The table features a black lacquered top with a striking wood inlay, rest...
Plywood, Lacquer
"New Harmony" Table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"New Harmony" dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Made in Italy circa 1980s.
Iron