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Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Africa Chairs
1970
Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel
30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Set of four Africa chairs with a structure in walnut wood and burl, seats upholstered with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare large set of so called 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chair
This chair measures: 22 wide x 18 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chairs - Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 22 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Artona Africa chair in walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of four stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Ten Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of ten stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of eight 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of eight 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, cognac brown Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artona series Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto – Italy, 1970’s.
Amazing set
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, Leather and Brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut, Braid
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Set 12 chairs Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. Africa - Gruppo Unico, 80/90
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Manzano, IT
Set 12 sedie Afra & Tobia Scarpa mod. Africa - Gruppo Unico, 80/90
Stile
Vintage
Periodo del design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
This pair of dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 dining room "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 6 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
Dining table and four chairs Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Altwies, LU
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
Africa
Artona series
Dining table and four chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a rare set of four "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Wood
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included).
Italy, c1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Africa Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
Set of four iconic ‘Africa’ chairs By Tobia & Afra Scarpa
This design is of historical
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970’s
By Maxalto
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Set of 6 Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
Embrace the timeless allure of design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “Africa” dining chairs and an “Artona” table, designed by Afra and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
& Tobia Scarpa's 'Artona' series, employing the same design elements as in their 'Africa' chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Midcentury Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
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Pigreco chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Pamplona chairs by Augusto Savini for Pozzi
Africa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Artona oval dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, ed. Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Large Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Brass Italy 1975
Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Zebra Wood
Artona 'Africa' dining set by Tobia Scarpa in walnut wood and leather, Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona dining table with 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 70.08 in D 66.15 in
Tobia Scarpa sideboard, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
wooden panels.
This sideboard is ideal to match the Africa chairs series.
It consists of 4 doors and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
two vertical slats for unique visual appeal. Influenced by Italian designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined with the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 4
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 2
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
"Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the reddish-brown leather seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the cognac leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the cognac leather seat gives the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 14
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the cognac leather seat gives the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the cognac leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 8
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the cognac leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the cognac leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 14
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the black leather seat gives the chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the black leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the black leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the Italian beechwood combined with the black leather seat gives the chair a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco “Sapporo” Dining Chairs for Mobil Girgi, 1970, set of 2
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
leather. With style close to the iconic “Africa” chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the beechwood combined
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a rare set of four "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Wood
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
updated selection!
Offered for sale is a rare set of six "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Geneva, CH
Produced by Maxalto Italia, the Artona series, a pair of Africa dining/side chairs, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair in Palisander
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, this Africa chair in rosewood or palisander has a suede leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Africa chairs in pallisander, ebony, leather and brass. Designed by Afra & Tobia
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
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