Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto 'Artona' Cabinet in Walnut Burl and Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, console cabinet model 'Artona', walnut burl, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s

This console cabinet is designed as part of the ‘Artona’ line by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. It features a top with vivid walnut burl and overhanging round ends. Three drawers and two doors are covered with cognac leather that adds a beautiful, soft touch to the design. Like typical for the ‘Artona’ line the wood features dark lines that add a certain elegance to the design and testify great craftsmanship.

The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact the first line ever produced by Maxalto, the specialist division of B&B Italia. Maxalto was originally set up in 1975 as a high-end division of B&B Italia to focus exclusively on the production of artisanal, mostly wood furniture. The ‘Artona’ line was their first project and also functioned as a counter-message against the common prevailing use of plastics in furniture design during the postwar period.

Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935) Scarpa both studied on the Venice Institute of Architecture. Tobia first worked for the Italian glass manufacturer Venini. From 1960 on the couple opened their own design office. Their work includes architecture and everyday items like furniture and clothing. Tobia & Afra designed for numerous major Italian and international companies like Flos, Gavina, B&B Italia, Cassina, Knoll International and many interior projects for numerous companies worldwide.

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