Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, Set of Six ‘Dialogo’ Dining Chairs

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, set of six ‘Dialogo’ dining chairs; 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs; the seat and back rest in a rich chocolate brown fiberglass and supported on angular oak wood frames. The ‘Dialogo’ dining chair was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the early 1970's for B& B Italia. The curved and rounded back provides for a softness and makes for a beautiful contrast with the pale oak angular frames. A simplified and solid design by Italian award winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
Original Stamp and Sticker: Made in Italy for B&B Italia for B&B America Inc.
Italy, circa 1973
Size: 32" back height x 20 1/4" wide x 17" deep x 17" seat height

Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe, including collections in MoMA and the Louvre Museum. They have collaborated with companies such as B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver, and Knoll International. They have won a number of awards such as the Compasso d'Oro in 1969 to the International Forum Design in 1992. Their design work consists of architecture and everyday household items including, furniture, clothing, interior design, art glass. They focused on the technical and aesthetic possibilities of materials in their designs. The couple was greatly influenced by Tobia’s father, Carlo Scarpa, a Venetian architect and designer.