Our gallery is excited to announce the arrival of a newly upholstered Soriana Lounge Chair and ottoman. Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1969, the Soriana collection won the prestigious Compasso D'Oro award, an Italian design award founded in 1954 by La Rinascente company. This award also recognized the work of other great Italian architects such as Franco Albini and Achille Castiglioni. The Soriana was revolutionary for its time, encapsulating a bundle of fabric within a metal frame. Over 50 years later, the Soriana is still a favorite among designers and private buyers all over the world. You can still see it featured in design projects and magazines, as people look to recapture the classic 1970s Italian style. Our gallery is proud to offer this timeless piece, and we invite you to come take a look.

Tobia Scarpa designed the Soriana collection in 1969 and won Compasso D’Oro Design Award

Sink into relaxation with this featured Soriana set, made of a lounge chair and one ottoman on castors. Upholstered in luxurious cotton velvet, the padding has been reinforced for your comfort. The metal structure of the set boasts a vintage patina, making it a timeless piece for any home. As Tobia Scarpa put it, it's "a breath of indispensable relaxation" - perfect for lounging and unwinding. The unique design, with clamps embracing the fabric upholstery and multiple folds adding to the aesthetic, make this a one-of-a-kind Soriana chair and ottoman set. Embrace the rest and relaxation this set has to offer!

This stunning Soriana lounge chair and ottoman is a true vintage piece, beautifully upholstered with Italian cotton velvet in a warm, rust-orange hue. The chair retains its original labelling, adding to its unique charm. The velvet is 100% cotton, and the curves of the metal structure, contrasted with the soft fabric, create a stunning visual effect.

The rust-orange tone of the chair is perfect for blending in with earthy tones, or adding a striking contrast against a white or ivory backdrop. This is truly a one-of-a-kind piece, with a timeless design that will never go out of style.

"The Soriana Collection: Breaking Barriers with an Innovative Design Using Industrial Materials"

The Restoration Phase of Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa 

When it comes to vintage furniture, it’s not just about finding a piece that looks good in your home. Every vintage piece has its own unique story and, even after restoration, should still be considered a vintage. Each item goes through an assessment process and it’s up to the upholsterer to decide whether to repair or adjust and which elements should remain intact.

Take, for example, this Soriana Lounge chair and ottoman set. The metal structure presents light patina use and the bottom retains its original labelling and shows normal signs of age. The upholsterer has carefully recreated the folding at the side and back, a unique element of the Tobia Scarpa design. New upholstery has been added so that it’s ready for new uses, its vintage elements remain.

No matter what vintage piece you choose, it’s important to be aware of the story it holds and to appreciate its unique characteristics.

If you're looking for the perfect addition to your living room, you won't want to miss this opportunity! A large Soriana sofa from the acclaimed Tobia Scarpa Soriana collection is coming soon, and it will be available in the same material and color. Don't miss out - email contact@designitalia.com to find out more!

If you are looking for the some of the best in Italian 20th Century design, look no further than Designitalia! We specialize in sourcing and importing fine Italian pieces from the 1970s from some of the biggest names in design, such as Mario Bellini, Gio Ponti, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Marco Zanuso, Massimo Vignelli, and Vico Magistretti. If you have something specific in mind, please contact us or visit our website at www.designitalia.com to see what’s currently available. We are excited to announce that we will soon be receiving new Bellini designs and Tobia Scarpa furniture. Follow our Instagram page @italianmidcenturyfurniture to stay up to date on our newest finds and arrivals!