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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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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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
. 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
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 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

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

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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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

"Artona - Africa" sideboard by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Conversano, IT
Africa, diesegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa e prodotta da Maxalto negli anni 70. Rara edizione con tutti i
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Vintage 1970s Italian Cabinets

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Animal Skin, Wood, Kingwood

Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Round wooden table by Tobia and Afra Scarpa. Stamped concrete block inside the table for stability. Wear due to time and age of the table.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete

Africa Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Greding, DE
are embossed with the logo of Maxalto as well as pasted with the original delivery bill. The legs are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Concrete

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chairs - Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Countryside, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 22 wide
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Tobia & Afra Scarpa Large Africa Wooden Conference Table by Maxalto 1970s Italy
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tobia & Afra Scarpa Large Africa Wooden Conference Table by Maxalto, hailing from 1970s Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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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 London, 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

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Brass

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

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy - 1975, set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Artona series Africa dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto – Italy, 1970’s. Amazing set
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Walnut, Braid

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
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

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Zebra Wood

Coffee Table, Artona Series, Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
Period 1975 Designer Afra & Tobia SCARPA Brand MAXALTO Model Artona (Africa) Materials
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

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
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Italian Design Beech & Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
black leather seat. They remind the shapes Afra and Tobia Scarpa proposed before with “Africa” and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
. For Maxalto. Designed as part of the 'Artona' line these scarce chairs are some of the most
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
For Maxalto Layered wood sides cut to reveal ebonised layers and dot details, with leather-fronted
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Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Midcentury Italian Walnut and Leather Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
: Pigreco chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Pamplona chairs by Augusto Savini for Pozzi Africa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, 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 Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
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
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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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Africa Table for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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

Africa chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Africa chair', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass, Italy
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"Africa" Chairs "Artona" Collection by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful set of four "Africa" chairs "Artona"Collection designed by Africa and Tobia Scarpa and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining / Conference Table by Maxalto, Italy, 1970
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Africa series dining / conference table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Artona Maxalto Black Leather and Wood Sideboard
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels , BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Artona Maxalto black leather and wood sideboard.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, 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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Afra&Tobia Scarpa Africa Artona Maxalto Black Leather and Wood Sideboard
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucca, IT
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa serie Artona Maxalto black leather and wood Sideboard, The sideboard is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Midcentury "Africa" dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic "Africa" dining table of the Artona series, designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Africa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Table and 6 Dining Chairs, Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
hides a concrete counterweight which bears the original Maxalto label on which are indicated the name of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Midcentury 4 "Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of 4 Africa chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. The chairs are in
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Set Round Table and 4 Chairs Artona Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucca, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa set Africa table and 4 chairs Serie Artona Maxalto Superb set of the highest
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa Bookcase Serie Artona from Maxalto, Italy, 1970
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lucca, IT
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa Bookcase serie Artona from Maxalto. The furnishing of house conceived
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Walnut

Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Africa dining table Maxalto Artona Series, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s, and
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables

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Ebony, Walnut, Burl

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Four Africa Chairs, Italy 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, briarwood and brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and leather by Tobia&Afra Scarpa. stamped (see photo) wear due to time and age of chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and leather. Stamped. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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.