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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary material, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Fully restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Fully restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
. Fully restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary material, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto chairs is wood. It’s a primary material, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning set (8) of Africa chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for MAXALTO Italy
By Maxalto
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This stunning set features eight Artona series "Africa" dining chairs designed by the renowned
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa design "Africa" chair for the Artona line by Maxalto, Italy. Elegant and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
$9,800
H 31 in W 22 in D 18.75 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975
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

Leather, Walnut

Dining Chairs 'Africa' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Africa" dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted in the 1970s for Maxalto, a great example of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of four stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of ten stunning Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in LEWES, 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

Italian Japandi walnut and ebony Bench, 60s
Located in Medesano, Parma
the style of Maxalto creations model “Africa”. (Maxalto is a renowned Italian design furniture firm
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Nutwood

Italian Japandi walnut and ebony Bench, 60s
Italian Japandi walnut and ebony Bench, 60s
$1,185
H 16.93 in W 74.81 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, Leather and Brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Black, 1975, Set of 10
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 Chairs

Materials

Brass

Africa Chairs (8) By Afra And Tobia Scarpa Maxalto Walnut, Black Leather, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vienna, AT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, brass, Italy, circa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Japandi walnut and ebony Table, 70s
Located in Medesano, Parma
the style of Maxalto creations model “Africa”. (Maxalto is a renowned Italian design furniture firm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Walnut

Italian Japandi walnut and ebony Table, 70s
Italian Japandi walnut and ebony Table, 70s
$1,778
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four "Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Africa” chairs were born from the creative genius of design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the mid-1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Dining Table "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Beograd, RS
"Africa" designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxlato, as a part of Artona series. It features a round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Top Condition set of 8 "Africa" chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Italy.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 8 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, designed 1975, produced
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Dining chairs "Africa" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

set of 4 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia scarpa for Maxalto - 80s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Stupendo set di 4 sedie modello Africa, della collezione Artona, disegnate nel 1975 da Afra e
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

set of 4 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia scarpa for Maxalto  - 80s
set of 4 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia scarpa for Maxalto  - 80s
$26,558 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto extraordinary set of twelve dining chairs model 'Africa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Oval Burl and Walnut Dining Table 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto "Africa" large oval dining table composed of burl top with out rim
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Africa Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of eight Africa chairs with structure in walnut wood, seat in black leather, and brass details
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Walnut with exotic
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Large Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs, 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Eight Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto "Africa" Dining Chairs, circa 1976, from the "Artona
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs, 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs, 8
$73,000 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 17 in
20th Century Africa Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy
Located in New York, NY
The Africa dining table, a masterpiece designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete, Brass

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

Only Set available in the US of 4 Africa Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Rare and classic set of 4 chairs model Africa from the Artona series. Solid walnut, ebonized wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
designers and is also found in the 121 chairs for Cassina or the Africa chairs for Maxalto. Increasingly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
couple of designers and is also found in the 121 chairs for Cassina or the Africa chairs for Maxalto
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra Tobia Scarpa Africa Table for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
of the top. Designer Afra and Tobia Scarpa produced by Maxalto.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Africa Table for Maxalto
Afra Tobia Scarpa Africa Table for Maxalto
$7,706
H 28.75 in Dm 57.09 in
Africa chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Africa chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Africa chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
$10,077
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, dining chairs, black leather, walnut, burl, and brass, Italy, 1975
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975
$30,826 / set
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in L 30.71 in
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Africa Maxalto For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the africa maxalto you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and animal skin, every africa maxalto was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect africa maxalto — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A africa maxalto, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for sale on 1stDibs

Widely recognized as superstars of postmodern Italian design, husband-and-wife team Afra and Tobia Scarpa (1937–2011; b. 1935) collaboratively created chairs, sofas and other furniture that work equally well in both traditional and cutting-edge environments.

Ranging from architecture and interior design to furniture and clothing, the Scarpas’ practice from its beginnings in the mid-1950s to the 21st century has included a diverse scope of projects combining new technology with thoughtful function and sculptural yet simple forms.

Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa met as architecture students at the Università Iuav di Venezia. In a class led by architect and furniture designer Franco Albini, they created their first collaborative piece, the Pigreco armchair, later produced with Gavina. After graduating in 1957, Tobia worked for Murano glass company Venini & Co. before the couple opened a studio in Afra’s hometown, Montebelluna, in 1960. (Tobia, the son of famed glass artist and architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in Venice.)

For Afra and Tobia, a close collaborative process was pivotal to the success of their designs. The duo was also prolific — they designed for the most influential European manufacturers, including B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll and FLOS. With respect to the latter, Afra and Tobia were among the legendary Italian lighting maker’s earliest collaborators, and their pioneering designs for the brand included the Papillon lamp, one of the first fixtures to use halogen technology. Their most recognized designs include the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa (1966) and the Soriana seating collection (1970). Work on the Soriana sofa began in late 1969 for an early 1970 debut, and it feels as radical today as it did in its heyday.

Architecture was also a central part of Afra and Tobia’s practice, which spanned residential buildings and factories for Italian companies such as Benetton. Their commissions for the global fashion brand included numerous industrial projects, from textile plants to storefronts. By 1985, Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work was celebrated in a 30-year retrospective at Center Four in Queens, New York. Looking around the 30,000-square-foot exhibition space, Afra joked to the New York Times, “Seeing all those things makes us feel very tired, and now we feel that maybe we worked too much.”

It was not too much for their legacy, as Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work continues to inspire new generations. Scarpa designs are in collections at the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The couple was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1970 for the Soriana armchair.

Find vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chairs, dining chairs, floor lamps and other furniture today on 1stDibs.