Vintage African Chair
$4,400
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs
Wood
$4,400
Vintage African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Carved wood African chair with metal decorations on the arms.
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
Leather, Walnut
$90,820 / set
"Africa" chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
6 chairs 79 x 56 x 46 cm Brass, Leather, Rosewood
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
Walnut
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
Wood
$456Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Small Weathered African Chair
Located in Wainscott, NY
Today, these chairs are valued as works of art and historical artifacts and are often displayed in
Wood
$230,000 / set
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
it is rare to find these types of chairs. Style: Eastern Africa Subestilo: Eastern Tanzania Function
Wood
$26,606Sale Price / set|17% Off
NEW Set of Six New Tacchini Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in STOCK
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
FABRIC UME/02 - CAT.U AFRICA chairs - - CANALETTO WALNUT Designed by Tobia Scarpa Africa is a
Walnut
West african chair, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Exotic wooden chair. West Africa, 1960s.
Wood
Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach
By John Tabraham, Kallenbach
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern South African Chair by John Tabraham for Kallenbach Note the Joinery. detail Photos
Wood
Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Africa Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of eight Africa chairs with structure in walnut wood, seat in black leather, and brass details
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
Wood
Tacchini Africa Chair with Canaletto Walnut Frame by Afra & Tobia Scarpa STOCK
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
AFRICA - - CANALETTO WALNUT pink Designed by Tobia Scarpa Africa is a chair that encapsulates a
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Africa’ Chairs for Maxalto, Walnut & Leather, Italy 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare early-production set of four ‘Africa’ dining chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chair for Maxalto, Dark Brown Leather, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl
Leather, Walnut
New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric and Walnut Stained ash wood Africa is a chair that encapsulates a
Wood, Ash
2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set di 2 sedie mod. Africa disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto nel 1974. Struttura in
Brass
4 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set di 4 sedie mod. Africa disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto nel 1974. Struttura in
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 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
Brass
6 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set di 6 sedie mod. Africa disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto nel 1974. Struttura in
Brass
8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set di 8 sedie mod. Africa disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto nel 1974. Struttura in
Brass
10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set di 10 sedie mod. Africa disegnate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Maxalto nel 1974. Struttura in
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl, Italy
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
Brass
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
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
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
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl
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
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
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
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy
Leather, Walnut
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
Leather, Walnut
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
Leather, Walnut
African Solid Wood Folding Chair Design Ethnic Carved, circa 1970
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
African chair made of solid wood, known as a "palaver" chair. The two-part structure can be
Wood
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of
Wood, Beads
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
Leather, Wood
Tribal Chair from Nigeria
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A low slung African chair carved from one piece of wood, having three (3) legs.
Wood
$2,542 / set
Set of Three Chairs from Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three wooden African chairs from Congo.
Wood
Set of Eight Africa Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Maxalto 1980s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 8 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, designed 1975, produced
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Africa” Dining Chairs for Maxalto Italy, c. 1975
By Tobia Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare and striking set of six “Africa” dining chairs, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Walnut
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon
Wood
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 10
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 4
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 12
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 6
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Leather, Walnut
Mario Marenco Walnut Sapporo Dining Chairs for Mobilgirgi, 1970s, Set of 8
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Scarpa's iconic "Africa" chairs, the exquisite walnut briar construction is complemented by luxe black
Leather, Walnut
African Palawar folding chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptural African Palawar folding chair. Carved from one piece of hardwood. With a motif
Hardwood
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, 1970, Set of 6
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the sculptural backrest. Freely inspired by the "Africa" chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the chairs
Leather, Wood
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Reddish Brown, 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
Leather, Beech
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" 8 Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Argelato, BO
-2019). These are important and comfortable chairs, which in style are very reminiscent of the "Africa
Leather, Beech
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