Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, walnut, Italy, 1960

Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series reimagines Le Corbusier's free cushion concept, translated this time in wood. The armchairs feature open-design wooden frames with precise lines and deliberate apertures. Notably, the perpendicularly set legs give the pieces a distinct geometric appeal. The cubic cushions align seamlessly with the walnut frame, creating a cohesive and stylish look. The cushions are upholstered in luxurious olive green leather.

Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are a duo of Italian architects and designers mostly known for their postmodern style. Afra Bianchin was born in 1937 in Montebelluna while Tobia Scarpa, son of the architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice Institute of Architecture and married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to collaborate, and they set up one of the most successful and well-known professional studios. Together, they worked for companies such as Flos Gavina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. The couple won numerous amounts of awards like the Compasso d’Oro and the International Forum Design. Throughout their career, the duo carried out commissions for well-known companies, including Benetton. Overall, their designs are known for their modernist aesthetic, prioritizing elegance and comfort. However, at the same time, their pieces are admired for the ease with which they lean towards classical designs. Moreover, the creations show their deep understanding for materials. Today, many of their works can be found in major museums such as Museum of Mod­ern Art of New York, Musée du Lou­vre, National Museum of Design New York and many more.

Please note that the depicted photographs show an example of the way this chair can be tailored to specific wishes of our clients. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts to discuss your wishes regarding upholstery and finishing. Your special requests can be realized by the experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration and upholstery atelier. With high attention to the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. Please note that a custom-made cushions have a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks. All to meet our high-quality standards.

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