Bastiano 2-seater KnollStudio sofa in red leather – Tobia Scarpa

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Knoll, Bastiano 2 seater sofa, ebonized oak structure, high density foam cushions, upholstered in red aniline leather.

• The cushions marked “KNOLL” on the reverse, cartouche “StudioKnoll Tobia Scarpa” on the frame, edition around 2000.
• Very nice condition, the furniture has probably not been used much and with care.
• Current public price 16/22000€ (KnollStudio prices March 2022)
• W 151.5 CM X D 75.5 CM X H 73 CM.
• H sitting 40 CM.
• Some light marks of normal wear on the feet (see pictures).

Bastiano 2-seater KnollStudio sofa in red leather by Tobia Scarpa

Designed by Tobia Scarpa, the Bastiano sofa is among the most iconic creations of modernist Italian design. Originally developed in the 1960s and later reissued by KnollStudio, this model has become a benchmark in contemporary furniture thanks to its balance of architectural rigor, comfort, and simplicity of form.

The Bastiano’s design is based on a deliberately exposed structure in which the upholstered elements appear simply set within a solid-wood frame. This minimalist approach, characteristic of Tobia Scarpa’s work, highlights the construction while maintaining a particularly light, elegant silhouette.

This 2-seater example features a clean-lined frame paired with cushions upholstered in red leather. The deep seat and low proportions enhance comfort while preserving the modernist aesthetic typical of Italian creations from this period.

Reissued by KnollStudio, the Bastiano sofa continues one of the most important collaborations in 20th-century Italian design. KnollStudio productions are valued for their build quality, precision joinery, and respect for the original proportions conceived by Tobia Scarpa.

Thanks to its timeless design and deliberately legible architecture, the Bastiano remains a sought-after piece today in both modernist and contemporary interiors.