Description

Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chair, wrapped in luxurious grey bouclé wool, originating from Italy in the 1960s. A treasure within the esteemed Scarpa collection. This lounge chair offers unparalleled comfort and is impeccably maintained, presenting a rare opportunity for discerning collectors.

Afra and Tobia Scarpa are award-winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. They both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. The couple opened their own design office circa 1960. It was one of the most successful and well-known professional studios of its time. Together they worked on many innovative projects on the industrial design scene. The husband-and-wife-team Tobia & Afra Scarpa designed for numerous major Italian and international companies like Flos, Gavina, B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll International and many interior projects for numerous companies worldwide. Scarpa's work has found a new generation of sophisticated admirers of the 21st century. Their designs show a decidedly modernist aesthetic, prioritizing elegance and comfort. The Scarpas are also admired for the ease with which their designs complement both classical and cutting-edge interiors.

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