Afra & Tobia Scarpa were an influential Italian design duo known for their refined balance of structure, craftsmanship, and modern elegance. Afra (1937–2011) and Tobia (born 1935) studied architecture at the IUAV University of Venice and began collaborating in the late 1950s, developing a body of work that spans furniture, lighting, industrial design, and architecture. Working with leading Italian companies such as Cassina, Flos, B&B Italia, and Maxalto, they created pieces that combine technical precision with a deep sensitivity to materials. Their designs often reveal the construction itself, celebrating wood joinery, leather tension, and structural clarity. Among their most recognized works are the Soriana sofa, the Pigreco chair, and the Scarpa 925 armchair. Through their thoughtful approach to form and engineering, Afra and Tobia Scarpa became key figures in postwar Italian design, shaping a language that bridges modernist rigor with warmth and human scale.