Mid-Century Modern Italian Soriana Sofa in White Bouclé Wool by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, 1960s

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Sofa model "soriana" two-seat design by tobia scarpa and edited by cassina. Made of chromed steel structure and reupholstered in … more Sofa model "soriana" two-seat design by tobia scarpa and edited by cassina. Made of chromed steel structure and reupholstered in white bouclé wool fabric italy, 1960s.

afra (1937-2011) & tobia (1935-) scarpa both studied on the venice institute of architecture. Tobia first worked for the italian glass manufacturer venini. From 1960 on the couple opened their own design office who designed for numerous major italian and international companies like flos, gavina, b&b italia, cassina, knoll international and many interior projects for numerous companies worldwide. Their work includes architecture and everyday items like 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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