Bastiano Sofa in Leather and Wood by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, 1960

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The Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll in 1962, is a landmark of modern Italian design that merges … Read more The Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Knoll in 1962, is a landmark of modern Italian design that merges architectural rigor with effortless comfort. Conceived as part of the Bastiano seating system, the sofa reflects Scarpa’s mastery of proportion, structure, and material harmony. Its design juxtaposes a solid wooden frame—precisely constructed and beautifully finished—with deep, supple leather cushions that seem to float within it. The result is a piece that feels both robust and inviting, embodying the humanist warmth that distinguished much of Italian modernism in the early 1960s. Balancing craftsmanship and industrial clarity, the Bastiano sofa demonstrates Scarpa’s vision of furniture as architecture for daily life: timeless, functional, and quietly luxurious. Today, it remains an icon of mid-century elegance and one of Knoll’s enduring classics. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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