Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Artona

Afra & Tobia Scarpa (1935-2011 & 1935-)
 
Artona 
 
A set of very rare four walnut wood and brown leather armchairs, each with rectangular armrests on four conforming feet with a curved back on square leather seat and cushion.
Manufactured by Maxalto.
Italy. 1975.
 
 
Dimensions
 
Height : 66.5 cm (26.19 in.)    
Width : 72.50 cm (28.55 in.)
Depth : 60 cm (23.63 in.)
Seat height : 43 cm (16.93 in.)
 
 
Literature
 
Domus 552, November 1975, p.21
 
Roberto Masiero, Afra e Tobia scarpa / Tobia Scarpa : Architetti Architects 1959-1999 / Architetto Architect 2000-2009, Electa, 2009, p.173-174.
 
Mario Mastropietro, Rolando Gorla, Un’industria per il design : la ricerca i designers, l’immagine B&B Italia, Edizioni Lybra Immagine, Milano, 1986, p.220-225
 
Note
 
In 1975, the Artona line opened the new Maxalto brand, an offspring of B&B Italia, dedicated to high end furniture with a focus on wood and leather work.
The creation of the company itself came from the desire of Afra & Tobia Scarpa to marry traditional craftsmanship with modern production techniques. The formal result was a direct consequence of this approach.
Their 15 years involvement in the Maxalto brand resulted in some of the most sought after models of their career.
 
Price on request.