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Artona series dining table by Afra & Tobia SCARPA for Maxalto, Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, Berlin
, to give the table stability and to keep it into place.
The Artona series was one of the first
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Artona dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, crafted by Maxalto in Italy, 1975. Featuring a round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, England
& Tobia Scarpa's 'Artona' series, employing the same design elements as in their 'Africa' chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Artona" dining table for Maxalto, 1975 Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
the 'Artona' series. The walnut burl wood displays a striking and expressive grain, with prominent
Category
Mid-20th Century Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Artona Nightstands for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Turin, Turin
have a pair of nightstands from the iconic Artona's series of furniture designed by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Dining Chairs 'Africa' by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Italy, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs reflect the artisanship and design innovation of the Artona series. This set of six is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Artona sideboard Maxalto Italy 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
furniture. The ‘Artona’ series was their first project for Maxalto and also served as a counterpoint to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Table "Africa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Beograd, RS
"Africa" designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxlato, as a part of Artona series. It features a round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Brass
H 27.17 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
We
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Almelo, NL
further developed in the Artona series. Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpa began their collaboration in 1957
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
layers in wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series.
Additional chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Afra Bianchin
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Afra Bianchin (1937-2011
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series.
Afra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
layers in light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series. The two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
layers in wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series.
Afra Bianchin (1937-2011) and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
layers in wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
wood with a dark inner part, a chromatic motif that was to be further developed in the 'Artona' series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series.
Our atelier restored and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Table with Oval Shaped Top in Wood by Maxalto 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Oval-shape table from Artona series in wood with brass details, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 49.22 in
Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Maxalto, 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six chairs model "Africa" designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, from the "Artona" series produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 17.33 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Armchair in Wood and Padded Leather by Maxalto 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
by Tobia and Afra Scarpa and manufactured by Maxalto from the Artona series 1975 ca.
Tobia Scarpa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Tobia Scarpa Set of Eight Africa Chairs in Walnut and Leather by Maxalto 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
were designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, and they are part of the Artona series the first collection
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Black Big Rectangular Table and Natural Wood Rhombus Base Laminate 1970 Maple
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
style of Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Series Artona.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Laminate, Ash
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Dining table and four chairs Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Altwies, LU
Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia Scarpa (born in 1935)
Africa
Artona series
Dining table and four chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Africa Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Geneva, CH
Produced by Maxalto Italia, the Artona series, a pair of Africa dining/side chairs, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Scarpa, Maxalto, Artona series armchairs
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa is from the same 'Artona' series. These chairs show absolute stunning
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Tobia Scarpa Artona series sideboard for Maxalto, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Artona series.
Gorgeous burl wood panels, with the cool and typical scarpa lining at the front. Grey
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Burl
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in Dm 57.49 in
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in
Round 'Africa' Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Round 'Africa' table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.37 in Dm 57.09 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Africa Dining Table Artona Series by Maxalto, Italy, 1975
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
walnut and burl form the Artona series by Maxalto.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Rare Afra& Tobia Scarpa Convertible Extension Dining Table Artona Series Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia, Maxalto
Located in Hudson, NY
Very rare version from the 'Artona' Series designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Produced by Maxalto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Four Africa Chairs Artona Series by Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
upholstered in brown leather.
Designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, from Artona series by Maxalto, 1970 ca.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in L 31.11 in
Round Africa Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible Africa dining table Maxalto Artona Series, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ebony, Walnut, Burl
H 27.17 in Dm 57.49 in
Round ‘Africa’ dining table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona Series
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
wooden edges with the iconic black walnut design, which the Artona series is famous for. The table leg is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Artona Series Pair of Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tobia Scarpa is from the same 'Artona' series. These chairs show absolutely stunning craftsmanship. The
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Armchairs, Artona Series, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italy, 1975. Manufactured by Maxalto. "Maxalto" signed. Wood, fabric upholstery.
Please note: Prices do not include VAT. VAT may be applied depending on the ship-to location.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Round "Africa" Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto Artona Series, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, "Africa" round dining table mod. Artona, walnut, burl, Italy, 1975
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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Artona Series For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of artona series available for sale. The range of distinct artona series — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Artona series have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Artona series bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Find vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa lounge chairs, dining chairs, floor lamps and other furniture today on 1stDibs.