Tobia Scarpa 3 -seater sofa 'Bastiano' for Gavina, Italy, 1960s Good condition. Tapestry has wear defects, perhaps to be replaced. Tobia Scarpa, Italian architect and designer, was born in Venice in 1935, where he obtained his architecture diploma (IUAV) in 1969. During his long professional career as a polyhedist and a curious designer, he took care of 'Architecture, renovation, exhibitions, design, graphics and teaching. from the sixties, he asserted himself as an industrial design protagonist, collaborating with a series of important Italian and international companies. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution