UPHOLSTERED IN CASSINA SADDLE LEATHER
NATURAL OR MOCCA STAINED SOLID ASH FRAME
| IN | H | 27.8 | W | 25.8 | D | 26.3 | SH | 14.1 | ||
| CM | H | 70.6 | W | 65.5 | D | 66.8 | SH | 35.8 |
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MADE IN DENMARK
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AFRA & TOBIA SCARPA
Born Montebelluna, Italy, 1937 & Born Venice, Italy, 1935
Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed together for over fifty years, creating an iconic body of work that knew no bounds. The Scarpas influenced the golden years of Italian design with their keen eye for material, technology and aesthetics that stand the test of time in works that span cookware, architecture, interior design, furniture, clothing, and art glass. Chic, distinctive, and cool, their works exhibit a pared-back elegance and sophisticated comfort that continue to complement both classical and ultra-contemporary interiors
Both Afra and Tobia Scarpa earned degrees in architecture from the Università Iuav di Venezia in 1957. Influenced by the groundbreaking work of Tobia’s father, the legendary architect Carlo Scarpa, the two artists opened their own design office in Montebelluna in 1960. the duo collaborated with a variety of Italian and international design companies, including B&B Italia, Flos, Knoll, Molteni, and Cassina to produce some of the most important works of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Notable projects include the iconic 1960 Bastiano collection, consisting of a sofa, lounge chair, and tables; the Coronado Armchair, a collection of polyurethane-padded furniture created using the then-new, cold-molded foaming process; the 1969 Soriana Armchair; and the 1973 Papillion Lamp, one of the first lighting designs to use halogen technology
Among the countless awards received, Afra and Tobia have the rare distinction of winning the Compasso d’Oro twice, first in 1969 and again in 2008 for lifetime achievement. Numerous publications are dedicated to their work and a number of their projects are exhibited in major international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria & Albert, and the Louvre
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Scarpa 925
A testament to the creativity and unmatched style of Italian design, the iconic Scarpa 925 makes a bold statement with its unconventional silhouette and eye-catching details. With timeless elegance and sublime comfort, this lounge chair features a sturdy wooden frame and plush cushioning, offering a luxurious seating experience. It is instantly recognizable by its robust wooden frame supporting a lightweight leather-covered seat and backrest. This contrast lends the chair a delightful lightness, making the it a perfect complement to a variety of contemporary and classical interiors
The anatomical design and low profile of the leather-covered seat, combined with the natural elasticity of the cantilevered backrest, creates a lounge chair that is equally comfortable and strikingly elegant. Handmade in Denmark and designed in 1965, the 925 is a prime example of the Scarpas’ work and features their signature double trestle structure with characteristic rounded joints. The chair is in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art
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