Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice, Italy in 1935. He is the son of the renowned architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.

After graduating, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. In 1960, he co-founded the design studio Scarpa with his wife, Afra Bianchin Scarpa. The studio quickly became one of the most respected design firms in Italy, and their work was exhibited in major museums around the world.

Tobia Scarpa's furniture designs are characterized by their simple lines, functional forms, and use of high-quality materials. He was particularly interested in the use of bent plywood, which he used to create a number of iconic chairs, such as the Bastiano (1960) and the Soriana (1970). He also designed a number of lighting fixtures, including the Papillon (1973) and the Foglio (1982). His lighting more...

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa 778 extension dining table for Cassina,…

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 778 extension dining table for Cassina, solid birch wood with black coated metal fittings. Retains sticker. Italy, designed 1968, 74 cm high, 100 cm wide, 100 cm deep, 76 cm high, 190 cm wide, 100 cm deep(extended)

Afra & Tobia Scarpa four seat Bastiano sofa for Knoll, solid…

Afra & Tobia Scarpa four seat Bastiano sofa for Knoll, solid timber frame with black leather upholstered cushions. Italy / the United States of America, designed 1962, 72 cm high, 277 cm wide, 77 cm deep

A set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, 1970s, Italy. Ash…

Zanotta Dining Chairs, 1970s Italy

A set of four dining chairs by Zanotta, 1970s, Italy. Ash frames. In the manner of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Height 67 cm, width 47 cm, depth 48 cm

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of ten model 121 dining chairs for…

10 Cassina Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of ten model 121 dining chairs for Cassina, original fabric upholstery over plywood. Walnut legs with original Cassina stickers present to underside. Italy, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 47 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of eight Dialogo dining chairs for B&B…

Set of 8 Tubular Chrome Dining Chairs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of eight Dialogo dining chairs for B&B Italia, black leather seats with tubular chrome metal frames. Plastic fittings. Stamped to underside. Italy, c 1970s, 80 cm high, 54 cm wide, 50 cm deep

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Erasmo sofa for B&B Italia; original two…

Vintage Italian Leather Sofa by Scarpa for B&B Italia

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Erasmo sofa for B&B Italia; original two seater in brown leather. Italy; c 1970s; 54 cm high, 92 cm wide, 99 cm deep

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mou dining table for Molteni; five pieces…

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mou Dining Table

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mou dining table for Molteni; five pieces of solid ash wood with metal fittings. Can be disassembled. Italy; c 1973; 72 cm high, 132 cm wide, 132 cm deep

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A good set of six dining…

Scarpa Dining Chairs for Cassina

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A good set of six dining chairs, laminated plywood with rectangular section legs

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Erasmo sofa for B& B Italia, four piece…

Champagne Velvet Modular Sofa by Scarpa for B&B Italia

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Erasmo sofa for B& B Italia, four piece modular setting in original champagne velvet upholstery. Metal and plastic fittings, Italy, c 1970s, together: 68 cm high, 380 cm wide, 98 cm deep

Afra and Tobia Scarpa (Italian), Artona Two-Seater sofa, c.…

Maxalto Two-Seater Sofa by Scarpa, c. 1975

Afra and Tobia Scarpa (Italian), Artona Two-Seater sofa, c. 1975, manufactured by Maxalto, walnut, rosewood, ebony, plastic, with removable cushions upholstered in chocolate brown mohair velvet with beige stripes, height 74 cm width 167 cm depth 85 cm.…

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six 'Dialogo' chairs for B & B…

Multi-coloured 'Dialogo' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Afra & Tobia Scarpa set of six 'Dialogo' chairs for B & B Italia, original multi-coloured cotton fabric, black laquered timber frame. Italy, designed 1974, 80 cm high, 52 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Leather lounge, after Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano lounge walnut…

Bastiano Leather Lounge by Tobia Scarpa

Leather lounge, after Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano lounge walnut with black leather upholstery, height 70 cm, width 139 cm, width 83 cm

Leather lounge, after Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano lounge walnut…

Bastiano Leather Lounge by Tobia Scarpa

Leather lounge, after Tobia Scarpa's Bastiano lounge walnut with black leather upholstery, height 70 cm, width 139 cm, width 83 cm

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' dining table for B & B Maxalto,…

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Dining Table

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' dining table for B & B Maxalto, solid walnut, parquetry inlay. Table breaks down into five pieces including two concrete support blocks for each internal base. Italy, designed 1975, 70 cm high, 250 cm wide, 145 cm deep please…

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Polygonon' table for B&B Italia,…

Multicolored Polygonon Table by Scarpa for B&B Italia

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Polygonon' table for B&B Italia, Multicolored steel base, tempered glass top, Italy, designed 1984, 72 cm high, 122 cm wide,

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, (Italian), Bastanio three seater sofa,…

Bastanio Sofa by Scarpa: Black Leather and Lacquered Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, (Italian), Bastanio three seater sofa, designed c. 1968 manufactured by Gavina, black leather and black lacquered wood

Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' dining table; Statuario Italian marble.…

Samo Oval Marble Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa

Carlo Scarpa 'Samo' dining table; Statuario Italian marble. Oval top on two pillars (removable top and base, marble top several dints and chips); Italy; c 1970s; 73 cm high, 178 cm wide, 125 cm deep

Carlo Scarpa 'Kentucky' chair for Bernini, walnut, black…

Scarpa's 'Kentucky' Chair for Bernini, 1977

Carlo Scarpa 'Kentucky' chair for Bernini, walnut, black leather, Italy, designed 1977

Carlo Scarpa (Italian, 1906-1978), bowl, produced by Venini,…

Cobalt Blue Glass Bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

Carlo Scarpa (Italian, 1906-1978), bowl, produced by Venini, cobalt blue glass, acid stamp to underside 'Venini Murano Italia, height 9 cm width 14.5 cm

Carlo Scarpa 'Rialto' three piece composition for Cassina,…

Scarpa's Rialto Ash Composition with Drawers and Compartments

Carlo Scarpa 'Rialto' three piece composition for Cassina, natural ash with sectional compartments and drawers (missing some screws), Italy c1970s, 250 cm high, 248 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Carlo Scarpa 'Doge' table for Cassina, float glass on polished…

Scarpa's 'Doge' table for Cassina

Carlo Scarpa 'Doge' table for Cassina, float glass on polished aluminium with brass spaces, Italy designed 1968, 70 cm high, 260 cm wide, 102 cm deep

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Bastiano' three seat sofa, brown leather…

Brown Leather 'Bastiano' Sofa by Scarpa, 1969 Italy

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Bastiano' three seat sofa, brown leather on timber frame, Italy, designed 1969, 70 cm high, 213 cm wide, 80 cm deep

Carlo Scarpa 'Doge' table for Cassina, glass with polished…

Scarpa's Doge Table by Cassina

Carlo Scarpa 'Doge' table for Cassina, glass with polished aluminium frame, Italy, designed 1968, 74 cm high, 260 cm wide, 102 cm deep,

A 'Soriana' Cassina lounge suite by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, circa…

Soriana Lounge Suite by Scarpa, 1970s

A 'Soriana' Cassina lounge suite by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, circa 1970's, in original wool upholstery with chrome mounts, sofa, two chairs and an ottoman en suite

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Dialogo' chair for B&B Italia, black…

Black leather chair by Scarpa for B&B Italia

Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Dialogo' chair for B&B Italia, black leather on chrome frame, Italy, c 1970s, 82 cm high, 53 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A Tobia Scarpa Italian desk rosewood, white lacquered and…

Italian Rosewood Desk by Tobia Scarpa

A Tobia Scarpa Italian desk rosewood, white lacquered and aluminium

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, (Italians). Pair of Artona chairs,…

Italian Artona Chairs with Leather Seats

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, (Italians). Pair of Artona chairs, designed 1975 manufactured by Maxalto, Italy, walnut, ebony, with black leather seat, one leather seat A/F, (2)

A Tobia Scarpa ceiling pendant light. C. 1960s Italy.…

Red Tobia Scarpa Pendant Light by Flos

A Tobia Scarpa ceiling pendant light. C. 1960s Italy. Manufacture by Flos. Red laquered metal, nictea

A B&B; Italia Erasmo sofa. C. 1973 Italy. Designed by Afra &…

Vintage Italian Leather Sectional Sofa

A B&B; Italia Erasmo sofa. C. 1973 Italy. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa tan leather sectional two seater

Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa & Vico Magasetti dining suite,…

Italian Dining Suite by Scarpa and Magasetti

Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa & Vico Magasetti dining suite, comprising a set of ten contemporary dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, black leather and blondewood c. 1980. A contemporary dining table by Vico Magasetti for Cassina model 781 c.1967

B&B; Italia Coronado chair and ottoman by Tobia Scarpa. Chair…

Coronado Chair and Ottoman by B&B; Italia

B&B; Italia Coronado chair and ottoman by Tobia Scarpa. Chair and ottoman, brown destressed leather and wood