Initially released in 1969, the Soriana series is a characterful classic from the pantheon of modern furniture design. Shapely in form and beautifully finished in Filicudi fabric, the chair features an unorthodox frame structure, which sees an element subtly exposed to the foot and rear of the sofa.
The Soriana won the prestigious Compasso d’Or prize in 1970, confirming its status as a real masterpiece of mid-century furniture design, gifting the piece with a legacy that sees it celebrated by design aficionados to this day.
The son of architect Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa was born and has spent his career in Italy. He collaborated with his wife, Afra, on designs for nearly every major international company, including Flos, Cassina, Knoll and B&B. Together they developed a vocabulary for accessible luxury design based on expanding technology and a wide variety of materials.
Scarpa was commissioned, along with Pier Castiglioni, to design the first models for the lighting company Flos started by Dino Gavina. The Scarpas also worked in commercial architecture and interior design, especially later in their career. Some of their best-known work was for the Benetton clothing company.
