The iconic 121 Scarpa dining chair is a straightforward dining chair with a design that can complement both classical and cutting-edge interiors.

The design is characterized by a firm and robust wooden frame that creates a striking contrast to the lightness of the seat and back. The seat and back are anatomically shaped in plywood, covered in fine European leather, and attached by bolts to crosspieces along the center for great comfort. Originally inspired by a sketch made by Tobia’s father, Venetian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, the 121 came to life with a distinct touch from Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1965.

The 121 Scarpa dining chair was designed alongside the classic 925 Scarpa lounge chair from 1966. The two chairs are a prime example of Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work and share the same double trestle structure with characteristic rounded joints. Both designs are now a part of the Karakter collection

KARAKTER x CASSINA

The Danish company, acquired in 2019, changes perspective and becomes part of Cassina’s atmospheres with an extensive selection of Karakter x Cassina products. The two brands are connected by a deeply felt affinity thanks to Karakter’s collaborations with architects and designers of the calibre of Achille Castiglioni, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti, perfectly aligned with the spirit of Cassina.

Among this year’s new additions, Rundet Chair by the Swiss duo PlueerSmitt, new sophisticated colourways for the Comodo cabinet and the Trio shelf system by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi, new upholstery options for the Scarpa 925 small armchair and the Scarpa 121 chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, as well as Tsè, a collection of porcelain accessories created in collaboration with Taiwanese designer Pili Wu and the HAN Gallery in Taipei, under the creative direction of Dutch designer Gijs Bakker.

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