Product Details
General
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto circa 1975. Rarely seen set of eight chairs.
The Artona series was the first line produced by Maxalto, the specialist division of B&B Italia set up in 1975 to concentrate exclusively on the production of high-end, artisanal wood furniture.
Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to each example.
literature: Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 415 Afra e Tobia Scarpa: Architetti e Designers, Piva, pg. 146 Casa Vogue, December 1975, pg. 95
Dimensions
Height: 30.88 in. (78.44 cm)
Width: 21.75 in. (55.25 cm)
Depth: 18.75 in. (47.63 cm)
Seat Height: 17.75 in. (45.09 cm)
Condition
This set is in very good vintage condition with only minor wear associated with normal use. Some scattered light scratches to the wood. Nothing distracting. Original patina to the leather seats. Some light scratches to leather.
Creator
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (Designer),
Maxalto (Maker),
B&B Italia (Maker)
Period
20th Century
Place Of Origin
Italy
Shipping
White Glove $750 / Local Delivery $180