Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice, Italy in 1935. He is the son of the renowned architect Carlo Scarpa. Tobia studied architecture at the Università Iuav di Venezia, graduating in 1957.
After graduating, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. In 1960, he co-founded the design studio Scarpa with his wife, Afra Bianchin Scarpa. The studio quickly became one of the most respected design firms in Italy, and their work was exhibited in major museums around the world.
Tobia Scarpa's furniture designs are characterized by their simple lines, functional forms, and use of high-quality materials. He was particularly interested in the use of bent plywood, which he used to create a number of iconic chairs, such as the Bastiano (1960) and the Soriana (1970). He also designed a number of lighting fixtures, including the Papillon (1973) and the Foglio (1982). His lighting more...
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