Item Description
Exceptional Italian lounge chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, circa 1960s. Crafted in dark brown stained ash, this sculptural chair exemplifies the Scarpa partnership’s mastery of proportion, structure, and material honesty. The design features a solid, architectural frame, balanced by generous seating proportions that emphasize both comfort and visual restraint. The exposed joinery and refined geometry reflect the designers’ modernist sensibility and deep respect for traditional craftsmanship, hallmarks of their most sought-after early work. A rare and sophisticated piece, ideal for collectors of postwar Italian design or as a statement chair in a curated interior. Equally suited to residential or high-end commercial settings. Origin: Italy Period: 1960s Designers: Afra & Tobia Scarpa Material: Dark brown ash Condition: Very good vintage condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use A timeless example of mid-century Italian design by two of the era’s most influential architects and designers.
