Soriana Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s, Set of 2

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Pair of "soriana" armchairs designed by tobia scarpa and edited by cassina. Structure in chromed steel and upholstered in bouclé … more Pair of "soriana" armchairs designed by tobia scarpa and edited by cassina. Structure in chromed steel and upholstered in bouclé fabric, italy, 1960s. Afra (1937-2011) and tobia (1935-) scarpa studied at the venice institute of architecture. Tobia first worked for the italian glass manufacturer venini. Starting in 1960, the couple opened their own design office which they designed for numerous important italian and international companies such as flos, gavina, b&b italia, cassina, knoll international and many interior projects for numerous companies around the world. His work includes architecture and everyday items such as furniture and clothing.

references:

g. Gramigna, repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000 per l’arredamento domestico. Turin: allemandi 2003, p. 318
g. Bosoni, made in cassina. Milan: skira, 2008, pp. 200-201. This piece has an attribution mark,
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