Tobia Scarpa

Tobia Scarpa (1935) works in the field of architecture, design and restoration in Italy.

In 1969 he earned a degree in architecture form the Università di Venezia and the same year he won the 'Compasso d'Oro' award for the 'Soriana' easy chair. For his work as  designer, he received many other awards, such as 'If Industrie Forum Design Hannover' in1992. In addition, some of the objects he has designed are exhibited in the most important museums worldwide, beginning with the 'Libertà' chair at the Louvre inParis.

In the field of lighting has created unique pieces such as Aritte, Ghost or Biagio, timeless halfway between art and functionality.

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