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AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA (1937–2011 & b. 1935) – CASSINA (Publisher)

Two-seater sofa, ‘Soriana’ model, 1970.

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Two-seater sofa, ‘Soriana’ model, 1970.

Frame in chrome-plated metal rods and blackened wood, padded with foam and covered in tufted brown velvet, with a black ABS base.

H. 70 - W. 170 - D. 100 cm

(Discolouration, a small tear under the base, slight signs of oxidation)

Lot sold by description; viewable by appointment only in Gennevilliers.

  • Giampiero Bosoni, “Made in Cassina”, Skira, Milan, 2008, a similar model reproduced on p. 201.
  • Giuliana Gramigna, “1950/1980 Repertorio”, Mondadori, Milan, 1985, similar model reproduced on p. 318.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa were awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro in 1970 for the ‘Soriana’.