This is a list of winners and nominations for the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design for outstanding set design of a play or musical. The award was first presented in 1947. In 1960, 1961, and since 2005, the category was divided into Scenic Design in a Play and Scenic Design in a Musical with each genre receiving its own award. Winners and nominees 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s See also Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Musical Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Play Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design Laurence Olivier Award for Best Set Design External links Tony Awards Official site Tony Awards at Internet Broadway database Listing Tony Awards at broadwayworld.com Tony Awards Awards established in 1947 1947 establishments in New York City Tony Awards