Afra e Tobia Scarpa Tobio dining table B&B Italia 1974

Afra e Tobia Scarpa

Italy 1935 – 2011
Italy 1937 –
Architects, designers

Iconinc ‘Tobio’ dining table designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by B&B Italia. A true heritage piece that seamlessly blends timeless materials for a stunning aesthetic. This table features a red/brown leather-clad base with a beautiful red Persian travertine top, creating a harmonious combination. The base of the table is made from a patchwork of leather, with nice light stitching that adds a beautiful contrast to the overall design. To ensure stability, the base is ingeniously equipped with concrete removable weights. The square top of the Persian travertine is known for its super nice veins. The rounded edges of the table top give it an extra soft appearance. In excellent condition. Kindly note that the chairs on the pictures are not included.

Literature; Repertorio Del Design Italiano 195o~2000 Volume 1 Giuliana Gramigna, page 224

Afra and Tobia Scarpa are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe, including collections in MoMa and the Louvre Museum. They have collaborated with companies such as B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver, Molteni, and Knoll International. They have won a number of awards such as the Compasso d’Oro in 1969 to the International Forum Design in 1992. Their design work consists of architecture and everyday household items including, furniture, clothing, interior design, art glass. They focused on the technical and aesthetic possibilities of materials in their designs. The couple was greatly influenced by Tobia’s father, Carlo Scarpa, a Venetian architect and designer. Read more…