Maxalto Seating

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of ten. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "...

Set of four 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 cognac leather seat. Fully restored in Italy. The main protagonist of the Africa Maxalto...

This set of 4 Africa chairs was designed by the Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The chairs are part of the iconic Artona series, launched in 1975 as the very first collection for ...

The 1960s and 1970s saw Italian interior design become world renowned and revered. This set of four “Africa” chairs were born from the creative genius of design-duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the mid-1970s. They are a perfect combination of simplicity, functionality, and aesthetic. This set was part of the Artona line by the Scarpa’s and was also the first line ever produced by Maxalto. The company was originally set up in 1975 as an exclusive branch of B&B Italia to focus solely on the production of artisanal furniture that was primarily crafted from wood. As we find ourselves in a design era that embraces the nostalgia of the mid-20th century, this set of four serves as both an homage to the past and a testament to the timeless allure of Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work. In these chairs, the pattern and grain of the walnut backrests is striking, showing the traces of history in every line and mark. Sensitive touches enliven the design, visible in the careful craftsmanship and quality of woodworking with impeccable joinery that masterfully utilises nothing but the wood itself. The colour of the leather seats matches the walnut body beautifully, further enhancing the visual appeal. Another impressing element is the centrally placed back leg that continues upwards to form the backrests, highlighting the Scarpas’ architectural...

Italian modern brown armchair Artona by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1980s Cockpit armchair mod. Artona with backrest and seat in brown leather. The backrest and the seat have ...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa"...

The Artona 8551 arm chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa was produced by Maxalto Italy in the early 1980s, it is part of the iconic Artona collection collection (also known for the Africa ...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, ...

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of four. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Afric...