Black Leather and Ash Dialogo Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4 for sale at Pamono

Black Leather and Ash Dialogo Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1973, Set of 4

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Vintage Design

Set of 4 Dialogo chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia in 1973.
The chairs are composed of a natural ash structure and a fiberglass seat and backrest upholstered in black leather.
The structure retrieves the typical Scarpa double trestle.
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. Their work includes architecture and everyday items like furniture and clothing. Tobia & Afra 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.

Literature: Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia Scarpa, tutte le opere, Mondadori Electa, 2009, p. 93.

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Creator	Tobia & Afra Scarpa
Manufacturer	B&B Italia / C&B Italia
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1973
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Design Classics, Italian Modern, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	RPH-976003
Materials	Ash, Cow Leather
Color	Black, tan
Width	56 cm 56 cm
Depth	52 cm 52 cm
Height	80 cm 80 cm
Seat Height	45 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg