Tastemaker Picks
As part of our 25th anniversary, we invite you to shop a selection of pieces handpicked by influential voices in the design community.
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976.
They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a black...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Brass
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$17,500 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
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, Italy, 1975, set of two
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$16,500 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Brass
$17,000 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 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, set of six.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" present...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$51,000 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a su...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$8,250
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
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 sophisticated design combining form with function, beautiful to admire and comfortable to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
set of 4 chairs "Africa" by Afra and Tobia scarpa for Maxalto - 80s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Stunning set of 4 chairs africa model, from the Artona collection, designed in 1975 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto (B&B Italia). The chairs have a sculptural frame of solid li...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Wood
$26,561 Sale Price / set
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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' with sculptural frames in walnut including ebony with seats in saddle or cognac l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Brass
$150,000 / set
H 31.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.25 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of 12 'Africa' Dining Chairs in Walnut, Leather and Brass Italy 1975.
These magnificent set of 12 'Africa' dining chairs, designed by Afra and T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
$69,500 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
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 timeless Italian design. Each chair showcases a robust support structure in solid ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$8,350 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
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, Italy, 1975.
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presents a s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$8,600 / item
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
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 by Maxalto, Italy. These are great examples in rare exotic hardwood, burl, black leather and brass. Very good original condition with normal minor age related signs of use and wear. Also available and sold separately is the matching table from the dining set. We also have an additional set of 4 Africa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tastemaker Picks
Materials
Brass
$70,005 / set
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
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