Afra & Tobia Scarpa " Soriana" Lounge Black Leather Chair for Cassina, a Pair
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Description
A timeless Mid-Century Modern pair of " Soriana" model leather lounge chairs designed by the Italian duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in 1969.
Made of high quality leather in black , The plush and very comfortable lounge leather chairs feature curvy design and a minimalist structure in chromed steel creating a T shape in the back. The highly desirable Soriana model won the Compasso d'Oro prize in 1970. Sink in one of this lounge chairs and enjoy the comfort while elevating the style of your space with one of the most iconic design of the MCM era.
About Afra & Tobia Scarpa :
Afra and Tobia Scarpa are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe, including collections in MoMA and the Louvre Museum.[1] They have collaborated with companies such as B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver, and Knoll International. They have won a number of awards such as the Compasso d'Oro in 1969 to the International Forum Design in 1992.[2] Their design work consists of architecture and everyday household items including, furniture, clothing, interior design, art glass. They focused on the technical and aesthetic possibilities of materials in their designs. The couple was greatly influenced by Tobia’s father, Carlo Scarpa, a Venetian architect and designer- source : Wikipedia
Dimensions: 26” H x 34” W x 40” D
Seat Height: 15” -
More Information
Documentation: Makers Label/Invoice Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Leather Condition: Good. Good. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern Dealer Reference #: AS-AH01 Incollect Reference #: 629541 -
Dimensions
W. 34 in; H. 26 in; D. 40 in; W. 86.36 cm; H. 66.04 cm; D. 101.6 cm;
Message from Seller:
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