Afra & Tobia Scarpa Early Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Bastiano By Tobia & Afra Scarpa For Gavina

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The renowned architectural duo, Tobia and Afra Scarpa, created this sleek coffee table back in 1962 under the Bastiano series, which was manufactured by the esteemed Italian company, Gavina. Crafted from teak wood and finished in a rich, dark shade of brown, this early production model features a loosely-fitted top supported by a wooden frame, making it the perfect blend of function and style in modern Italian design. Known for their postmodernist architecture, Afra and Tobia Scarpa have earned recognition and accolades for their remarkable works, which are now showcased in various museums across the globe, including the Louvre and MoMA. They've collaborated with numerous companies like Knoll International, Silver San Lorenzo, and B&B Italia, among others, and have received plenty of prestigious awards throughout their career. The Scarpa duo's design repertoire isn't limited to architecture, as they're also known for their exceptional work in furniture, art glass, and house interiors. Their design style mainly focuses on maximizing the technical and aesthetic potential of various materials, which was heavily influenced by Tobia's father, Carlo Scarpa, a renowned Italian architect and designer. Gavina, the maker of this stunning vintage coffee table, has manufactured furniture pieces for many of the greatest Italian modernists, including Tobia and Carlo Scarpa, VIco Magistretti, Roberto Sebastian Matty, Cini Boeri, Mario Bellini, and the Castiglioni brothers. The Knoll company acquired Gavina in 1968, and it's now recognized for its Knoll Studio, which was established in 1946 by Hans and Florence Knoll. Florence played a crucial role in transitioning the company's collection from Scandinavian design to the International style, similar to what we can see in the Scarpa duo's designs. This table has aged gracefully and remains in its original vintage condition with only a few minor age-related blemishes that give it a charming vintage character.

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