Pair Original 70s Brown Leather Afra & Tobia Scarpa B&b Italia 'Dialogo' Chairs

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Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, ‘Dialogo’ Chairs, Chromed Metal and Natural Leather, Italy, 1974. This listing is for … Read more Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, ‘Dialogo’ Chairs, Chromed Metal and Natural Leather, Italy, 1974. This listing is for a PAIR, of 2 chairs. We have three chairs total. One more chair is available as a single in a separate listing.

Image #13 shows the maker's mark embossed stamp on the bottom of the chair.

The Dialogo chair, distinguished by its cantilevered frame and integrated armrests, embodies the Scarpa duo’s dedication to the harmony of form and function. The design features a finely crafted backrest and seat in sleek black molded plastic, adding a refined note to the classic Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic. This piece exemplifies Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s talent for blending timeless design principles with the bold spirit of the 1970s, securing their lasting influence in the history of modern furniture design.

Afra (1937–2011) and Tobia (b. 1935) Scarpa were an Italian architect and designer duo celebrated for their refined postmodern approach. Afra Bianchin, born in Montebelluna, and Tobia Scarpa, son of renowned architect Carlo Scarpa, met while studying at the Venice Institute of Architecture, later marrying and forming one of Italy’s most acclaimed design partnerships. Between 1957 and 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer for Venini in Murano before the pair established their own studio in 1960.

Their collaborations with prestigious manufacturers such as Flos, Gavina, B&B Italia, and Knoll earned them international recognition and numerous awards, including the Compasso d’Oro and the International Forum Design Award. Throughout their careers, the Scarpas’ designs balanced modernist elegance with classical restraint, demonstrating a profound understanding of materials and craftsmanship. Their works are held in the collections of major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Musée du Louvre, and the National Museum of Design, among others. See less