Soriana armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969. In 1969 married couple Aphra and Tobia Scarpa created the Soriana (meaning tabby cat in their local Montebelluna dialect) with the intention of mimicking soft bundled fabric. The construction of the Soriana is simple yet revolutionary - using only polyurethane foam held in place by strategically placed chrome clamps, the design eliminates the need for internal support - allowing the fabric to form relaxed, comfortable creases. In celebration of their innovation the Soriana was awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1970, and is on permanent display at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, MoMA, Vitra Design Museum, and London Design Museum. This Soriana is a first edition piece, and has been reupholstered with 100% tartan wool by New York design house VOUTSA - sourced in France.
Soriana armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 1969. In 1969 married couple Aphra and Tobia Scarpa created the Soriana (meaning tabby cat in their local Montebelluna dialect) with the intention of mimicking soft bundled fabric. The construction of the Soriana is simple yet revolutionary - using only polyurethane foam held in place by strategically placed chrome clamps, the design eliminates the need for internal support - allowing the fabric to form relaxed, comfortable creases. In celebration of their innovation the Soriana was awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1970, and is on permanent display at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, MoMA, Vitra Design Museum, and London Design Museum. This Soriana is a first edition piece, and has been reupholstered with 100% tartan wool by New York design house VOUTSA - sourced in France.
