Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa design "Africa" chair for the Artona line by Maxalto, Italy.
Leather, Walnut
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Africa chairs cognac Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptionally nice and architecturally refined set of 6 ‘Africa’ chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto in 1975, stands among the finest expressions o...
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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, 1975.
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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, Italy, 1975.
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of ten.
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of 12.
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, Italy, 1975, set of two.
Brass
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, Italy, 1975, set of four.
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
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, 1975, set of two.
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 4
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 four.
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of four.
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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, Italy, 1975, set of six.
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, 1975, set of eight.
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, Italy, 1975, set of eight.
Brass
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.
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of ten.
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 8
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of eight.
Leather, Walnut
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, Italy, 1975, set of four.
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, 1975, set of six.
Leather, Walnut
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, "Afric...
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of six.
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Dark Brown, 1975, Set of 10
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, dark brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of ten.
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
$32,800 / set
Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4 Africa chairs are a striking example of sculptural postmodern design, blending craftsmanship, symbolism, and architectural form into functional seating pieces. Crafted in richl...
Leather, Wood
Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 10 chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series produced by Maxalto.
Wood
$40,000 / set
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 inlays, padded leather. Maxalto production, ca. 1975. Impressed brand. logo
Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Africa' Dining Chairs- four available
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1975, these 'Africa' dining chairs is a masterpiece of Italian modernist design.
Leather, Walnut
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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
Brass
$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 chair that encapsulates a perfect synthesis of structure, form, and function in a timel...
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
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chairs - Pair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Africa Mid Century Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 22 wide x 17 deep x 31 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inches Good Vinta...
Upholstery, Wood
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 .
Leather, Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976.
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New and Made to Order Customizable Tacchini Africa Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A re-edition of the chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1975, Africa is a timeless project that celebrates the ancient craftsmanship of the cabinetmaker and the revival of woo...
Wood, Ash
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chair for Maxalto, Cognac Leather, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chair for Maxalto, cognac leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975.
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976.
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 ...
Leather, Walnut
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.
Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 6
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976.
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Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Africa Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Tobia Scarpa and his wife Afra Bianchin began their long career together in 1959, designing the Pigreco chair at Franco Albini’s decorating course.
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Set of Eight Africa Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa by Maxalto 1980s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Renens, CH
Exceptional set of 8 "Africa" dining room chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, designed 1975, produced by Maxalto in the 1980s.
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of 12.
Brass
Set of Four "Africa" Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Utrecht, NL
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 Sc...
Leather, Walnut
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Set of Twelve Africa Walnut Dining Chairs 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
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 cogn...
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Set of 4 Africa dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Artona series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This set of 4 Africa chairs was designed by the Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Leather, Walnut
$87,432 / set
"Africa" chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
6 chairs 79 x 56 x 46 cm Brass, Leather, Rosewood
Brass
Set of Four 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included). Italy, c1975. For Maxalto. Designed as part of the 'Artona' line these scarce chairs are some of ...
Leather, Walnut
Set of Six 'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A rare set of dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa (re-upholstery included). Italy, c1975. For Maxalto. Designed as part of the 'Artona' line these scarce chairs are some of ...
Leather, Walnut
Africa Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Tacchini, Set of 6
Located in PARIS, FR
The Africa chair is a dining chair designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto (an artisanal-furniture branch of B&B Italia), dated 1975–76.
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 perfect synthesis of structure, form, and function in a timeless sculpture that cel...
Walnut
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 Italian duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s.
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Room Set for Maxalto, 4 Chairs and Table, 1976
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Vicenza, IT
A dining set composed of four “Africa” dining chairs and an “Artona” table, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975.
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Geneva, CH
Produced by Maxalto Italia, the Artona series, a pair of Africa dining/side chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1975.
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chair in Palisander
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, this Africa chair in rosewood or palisander has a suede leather seat.
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975.
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artona series 'Africa' chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1975, set of four The sculptural chairs show many beautiful details, such as the ebonized layers in the backres...
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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Chairs with Cognac Leather Seating
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Africa chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1975.
Brass
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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
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, Italy, 1975, set of ten.
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Italian Dining Chairs Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian design, dining chairs, Mobilgirgi, Mario Marenco, pinus, 1970s Set of four dining chairs reminiscing of Afra and Tobia Scarpa's africa chairs from the artona series.
Pine
Four Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The Africa chair, part of the Artona collection, is a rare dining chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975.
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs, 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Eight Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto "Africa" Dining Chairs, circa 1976, from the "Artona" Collection, walnut, brass details, and brown leather seats, each marked to revers...
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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, 1970s Part of the Artona collection by Maxalto.
Brass
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H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and leather by Tobia&Afra Scarpa. stamped (see photo) wear due to time and age of chairs.
Wood, Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
These 4 dining chairs are designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and are titled 'Africa' being part of the Artona collection by Maxalto.
Leather, Walnut
Africa Pair of Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artona series 'Africa' chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1975, set of four The sculptural chairs show many beautiful details, such as the ebonized layers in the backres...
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Gruppo di 4 Sedie "Africa", Italia 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Sedie vintage originali Africa di Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Disegnate per la prima volta nel 1975, queste sedie sono state prodotte nel 1985. Cornici in noce massiccio con intarsi in ...
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H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set 4
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in wood and leather. Stamped. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Leather, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
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, Italy, 1975, set of four.
Leather, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury 4 "Africa" chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic set of 4 Africa chairs designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto.
Wood
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H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in
Africa Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, Italy, 1970s, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Their work is featured in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Musée du Louvre, and the National Museum of Design in New York, among others. Th...
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in L 30.71 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
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, set of four.
Brass
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H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass, Italy, the 1970s In this model, the pattern of thicknesses of the veneers achieves ...
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto.
Rosewood, Walnut
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H 17.33 in W 21.66 in L 17.33 in
'Africa' Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
A set of six dining chairs, the scarce 'Africa' model. Designed by Italian designers Tobia and Afra Scarpa.
Brass
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H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
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, the artisanal line of B&B Italia, circa 1975.
Walnut
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H 18.51 in W 21.86 in L 18.51 in
Set of 6 'Africa' Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sittard, LI
A fantastic and highly desirable set 'Africa' chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Produced by Maxalto, Italy 1975.
Brass
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H 31 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
Africa Chairs from Artona Collection by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
These chairs are amazing well constructed and hard to find due to their limited production. Made of solid walnut with brass detailing and black leather seats.
Brass
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H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Set of Six "Africa" Chairs Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and Edited, Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six "Africa" chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa belonging to the series "Artona"; edited by Maxalto.
Brass
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.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.