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Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada
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Throughout Canada and the Continental USA. Your rate is calculated at checkout. Standard
delivery is $299, and free on orders over $4,000.
Standard delivery
By appointment and to your threshold, which is typically your doorway, garage or lobby. A
signature is required for release. Smaller items may ship by courier, and still require a
signature for release.
White glove delivery
By appointment, placement in your home, room of choice up to one flight of stairs, full
removal of the packaging, and minor assembly where required. A signature is required for
release.
Taxes and duties
USA orders have no sales tax. Canadian orders have sales tax calculated at checkout. There
are no duties, tariffs or VAT on deliveries within Canada and the USA.
The Soriana series was originally designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and unveiled at the Salone del Mobile in Milan in 1969. Its form expresses beauty and comfort by using a bundle of plush upholstery held by a treated steel clamp.
Shown with Mirror Chromed Stainless Steel Clamp on Carmine Nubuck Sueded Leather.
The Archetype Forms Soriana Sofa: Three-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa Three-Seater Sofa Model 944 03.
The images shown are for illustrative purposes. Actual finishes, patterns, and details may vary slightly due to the nature of materials used and quality refinements. Colors and textures may appear differently across devices and screen settings.
Upholstery
Carmine | Aniline Sueded Leather$5,500.00 USD
Material Details
Material Details
Premium 30µm multilayer chrome plating (2-4x thicker than industry standard) on 304 stainless steel. This finish delivers the highest-shine, most reflective finish available. Regular cleaning with soft cloth and occasional polishing maintains the pristine mirror-like appearance.
BASE: 304 Stainless Steel
FINISH: Multi-Layer 30µm Nickel-Chrome
APPEARANCE: Mirror like; Brightest reflectivity
CARE: Med-high; regular cleaning; chrome polish for extra shine; avoid hard impact or abrasive materials
Sueded Leather | Nubuck
Carmine | Aniline Sueded Leather
Black | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Duna | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Ferro | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.1 mm
Verde Acqua | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.8 mm
Abisso | Aniline Sueded Leather Nubuck: 1.4 mm
Leather
Black | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
White | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Alabastro | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Terra Soffusa | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Grigio Sasso | Aniline Leather 1.3 mm
Tangeri | Aniline Leather 1.1 mm
Carminio | Aniline Leather 1.4 mm
Brezza | Aniline Leather
Natural | Leather
Velvet
Obsidian Black | Woven Velvet
Oyster | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Golden Ochre | Woven Velvet
Ember | Woven Velvet
Navyshadow | Woven Velvet
Chenille
Seaglass Blue | Micro Chenille
Bronzed Saffron | Classic Chenille
Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
Woven Fabric
Moonrock | Varied Woven
Mirror Chrome Plating
Polished | Stainless Steel
Brushed | Stainless Steel
Black | Powder Coat
White | Powder Coat
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Product Information
Product Details
Archetype Forms Soriana Sofa: Three-Seater
The Soriana Sofa: Three-Seater features a low, inviting profile and generous, soft contours. It has no internal frame as the steel clamp supports the cushioning while adding an industrial design element. This innovative and unique design with simple construction techniques quickly garnered critical acclaim, winning the Compasso d'Oro award and cementing the Scarpas’ status as leading figures in postmodern Italian design.
The Scarpas' designs are featured in the collections of prestigious institutions such as MoMA and the Louvre Museum.
Shop the Soriana Sofa: Three-Seater, originally designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, online in Canada and the USA. Pair it with the Soriana Loveseat and the Soriana Chaise Lounge or Soriana Armchair for a complete set.
Designer
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa were Italian designers who revolutionized 20th-century furniture and industrial design. They are renowned for their innovative use of materials and forms in architecture, including the renovation of Palazzo Benetton in Treviso.
The Scarpas' furniture designs, such as the iconic Soriana armchair & sofaseries (1969) and the Bastiano sofa (1960), blend traditional craftsmanship with modern production techniques. Their lighting, including the Papillona lamp (1977), further demonstrates their versatility and continue to influence contemporary interiors and product design.
Construction
Base: Wood Panels
Buttons & Fasteners: Plastic, Upholstered
Feet: Plastic & Steel
Upholstery: Custom
Clamp: Powder Coated, Plated, or other Custom Finish Steel
Inner Padding: Polyester Fibre
Archetype Forms reserves the right to make any changes it deems appropriate to the products at any time and without notice. For specific materials, finishes and coatings, and dimensions associated with each individual product, please contact us.
Reproduction
The Archetype Forms Soriana Sofa: Three-Seater is a faithful reproduction of the original Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa Three-Seater Sofa Model 944 03. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa were Italian designers who revolutionized 20th-century furniture and industrial design. They are renowned for their innovative use of materials and forms in architecture, including the renovation of Palazzo Benetton in Treviso.
The Scarpas' furniture designs, such as the iconic Soriana armchair & sofaseries (1969) and the Bastiano sofa (1960), blend traditional craftsmanship with modern production techniques. Their lighting, including the Papillona lamp (1977), further demonstrates their versatility and continue to influence contemporary interiors and product design.
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