Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa
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Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 'Bastiano' sofa, ash, fabric, Italy, design 1960
This Bastiano sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room. Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experimental design laboratory of Gavina in 1960. About the result, Gavina said it "exploited Le Corbusier's idea of free cushions in order to make a modern sofa" this time in wood. This three-seat sofa is well-designed featuring clear lines and geometrical shapes executed in a subtle way. In absence of decorative details, the design convinces visually through the well-balanced appearance and the stabile construction. The elongated shaped frame and the right-angled lines that are visible through the whole design, give this sofa the exact vitality and charm it needs to become so quintessentially Italian-elegant.
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.
Kindly note that this sofa is in used condition.
This Bastiano sofa truly intensifies the experience of sitting itself and is a standout in any modern room. Tobia Scarpa designed the Bastiano series for the experimental design laboratory of Gavina in 1960. About the result, Gavina said it "exploited Le Corbusier's idea of free cushions in order to make a modern sofa" this time in wood. This three-seat sofa is well-designed featuring clear lines and geometrical shapes executed in a subtle way. In absence of decorative details, the design convinces visually through the well-balanced appearance and the stabile construction. The elongated shaped frame and the right-angled lines that are visible through the whole design, give this sofa the exact vitality and charm it needs to become so quintessentially Italian-elegant.
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.
Kindly note that this sofa is in used condition.
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Sofa
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