Vintage Papillona floor lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1970s In white lacquered metal, the lamp head is closed at the front and back by prismatic glass panels that diffuse and reflect the light. Dimmer integrated halfway up the lamp axis. 20th century, 1970. Dimensions: H: 191 cm Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, the son of the renowned architect Carlo Scarpa. In the 1950s, Tobia Scarpa and his wife Afra began working with the famous Venini Murano glass company. In 1960, the couple set up their own design studio in Montebelluna, where they have worked for renowned companies such as Flos, Cassina, B&B Italia and Knoll. Their work covers a wide range of fields, from glass to furniture, lighting, interiors and architecture, and they have explored a variety of materials and innovative technologies. Their design aesthetic is definitively modern, with an emphasis on elegance and comfort.