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Set of 4 Africa dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona series
Set of 4 Africa dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona series

Set of 4 Africa dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona series

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Baambrugge, NL

part of the iconic Artona series, launched in 1975 as the very first collection for Maxalto, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s

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
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s

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, Italy, 1970s
Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s

Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A stunning Africa table designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the 1970s, and produced by Maxalto, Italy. Good original condition with normal minor age related signs of use and wear....

Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Burl

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

2 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 2 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
4 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

4 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 4 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

6 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
6 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

6 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 6 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

8 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 8 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition....

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series
10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

10 Africa chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 1980s Artona series

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 10 chairs mod. Africa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1974. Walnut wood frame, brass, wood of different woods, bent plywood seat, leather, excellent condition...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in London, England

& 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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa, 1970s
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa, 1970s

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design two-seater sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra &

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Midcentury Wood Leather Artona Sideboard
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Midcentury Wood Leather Artona Sideboard

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Midcentury Wood Leather Artona Sideboard

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design credenza sideboard from the Artona series designed by Afra &

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1970s Large Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy
1970s Large Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy

1970s Large Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy

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 Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s

Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design three-seater sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra &

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two Italian midcentury modern design three-seater sofa and two-seater sofa from the “Artona

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Only Set available in the US of 4 Africa Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Only Set available in the US of 4 Africa Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Only Set available in the US of 4 Africa Chairs By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Velvet Fabric "Artona" Sofas
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Velvet Fabric "Artona" Sofas

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Velvet Fabric "Artona" Sofas

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design set of two sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra &

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Artona Bedside Nightstands Walnut Tables Maxalto Italy, 1980
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Artona Bedside Nightstands Walnut Tables Maxalto Italy, 1980

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Artona Bedside Nightstands Walnut Tables Maxalto Italy, 1980

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milano, IT

Artona series, produced by Maxalto in Italy during the 1980s. Crafted in finely veneered walnut wood with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Africa Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Africa Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s

Africa Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

The large round Africa dining table by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto’s Artona Series showcases

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Maxalto dinging table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Maxalto dinging table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Maxalto dinging table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in BE

This iconic Maxalto dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa from the sought-after Artona series is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" dining table for Maxalto, 1975 Italy
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" dining table for Maxalto, 1975 Italy

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" dining table for Maxalto, 1975 Italy

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

the 'Artona' series. The walnut burl wood displays a striking and expressive grain, with prominent

Category

Mid-20th Century Tables

Materials

Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Large Console for Maxalto, 1975
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Large Console for Maxalto, 1975

Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Artona” Large Console for Maxalto, 1975

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

the inaugural “Artona” series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, this large console exemplifies the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage Chest of Drawers
Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage Chest of Drawers

Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage Chest of Drawers

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Artona series designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto. Made of laminated walnut

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Dining Chairs 'Africa' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
Dining Chairs 'Africa' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s

Dining Chairs 'Africa' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Antwerp, BE

chairs reflect the artisanship and design innovation of the Artona series. This set of six is in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Wood Leather Storage, Italy 1970s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of two italian midcentury modern design tall storage units bookcases from the "Artona" series

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sculptural wooden mirror attributed to Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
Sculptural wooden mirror attributed to Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s

Sculptural wooden mirror attributed to Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Argelato, BO

, evokes the aesthetic of Maxalto's Artona series and is therefore attributed to the renowned Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our in-house atelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Dining Table "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Mid Century Modern Dining Table "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto

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

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the chairs. We offer custom restoration and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 2

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Almelo, NL

further developed in the Artona series. Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa began their collaboration in 1957

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

in light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series. Our in-house

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

in light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Afra

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 2

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

'Artona' series. Our in-house atelier restored and refinished the chairs. Excellent condition. Afra

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Afra

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series. Our atelier restored and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

'Artona' series. Our in-house atelier restored and refinished the chairs. Excellent condition. Afra

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

layers in wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

layers in wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

in light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series. Our atelier

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Artona Series For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of artona series available for sale. The range of distinct artona series — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Artona series have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Artona series bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Artona Series?

Prices for artona series can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, artona series begin at $3,831 and can go as high as $42,469, while the average can fetch as much as $9,900.

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.