Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa

This sofa by the italian designer couple afra tobia scarpa the soriana proposes a model that institutionalizes the image of the informal sitting.
Afra and tobia scarpa soriana sofa. It won the compasso d oro in 1969. Soriana sofa by afra tobia scarpa cassina italy 1970s for re upholstery. 1970 leather 66 245 100 cm. At least that was the case for designer couple tobia and afra scarpa who received an urgent call from furniture maestro cesare cassina in november 1969.
Due to wear and damaged fabric this soriana is sold for re upholstery. Having graduated from the universita iuav di venezia in 1957 they soon opened a design office in montebelluna. The soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric held by chrome plated steel clamps. A two seat soriana sofa designed in the 1970s by afra and tobia scarpa and produced by cassina.
Find out what makes this tobia scarpa sofa so iconic. Afra bianchin 1927 2011 and tobia scarpa 1935 formed one of the most prolific and talented designers duo of their generation. Tobia was the son of the illustrious venetian architect carlo scarpa a deep influence on the couple. By cassina afra tobia scarpa.
This all orignal fabric soriana is an iconic italian design piece. Could the italian architect son of a famous. Afra tobia scarpa for cassina soriana three seat sofa grey fabric and metal italy 1969. In that years the great innovations in the molding techniques of polyurethane foam introduced new ways of thinking sofas.
Available for sale from galerie alain hens afra tobia scarpa mid century italian design soriana sofa ensemble ca. Afra and tobia scarpa designed soriana in 1969 for the italian company figli di amedeo cassina after the great success of 924 lounge chair 121 chairs and ciprea armchair. The ever popular tobia scarpa soriana sofa may have been designed for cassina in 1968 but it remains one of the designer s most well known designs to date. The post modern sofa was manufactured by cassina and features three front metal clamps.
Every element of this design has a soft line. Available for sale from galerie alain hens afra tobia scarpa 1970s tobia afra scarpa soriana chaise longue for cassina ca. 1978 leather 70 95.