Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Africa' Dining Chairs
$22,000.00 USD
per set
$22,000.00 USD
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, dining chairs model 'Africa', cognac leather, in walnut, ebony and brass, Italy, 1975.
This pair of 'Africa' chairs explicitly sculptural grand chairs is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. They are part of the Artona collection by Maxalto. The drawing on the back of this set is exquisite and highlights the natural form of the walnut wood in an unparalleled manner. These round black organic lines are accompanied by sophisticated brass details.
The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact first line every 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 was their first project and also functions 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 and Knoll International.
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