Africa Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto (Set of 6)

The “Africa” dining chair, designed in 1975 by Italian architects and designers Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, is a landmark of Italian radical furniture design. With its sculptural construction and expressive use of wood, the chair combines traditional craftsmanship with a highly distinctive architectural form that remains striking today. This set of six chairs features a solid walnut support structure with a slender rectangular section and curved plywood seats upholstered in black leather.

The sculptural backrest is formed from a single piece of wood, divided and finished into two symmetrical parts. The characteristic curved lines of the back create a strong graphic presence, while the exposed wood highlights the craftsmanship and natural beauty of the material. Minimal in construction yet highly expressive, the Africa chair embodies the Scarpa’s approach to combining structural ingenuity with sculptural form. The contrast between the warm walnut, the black leather and the precisely carved linear detailing gives the chairs a particularly distinctive and collectible character.

This set of six Africa chairs is preserved in very good vintage condition, with only minor signs of age and use consistent with their history. As a complete set, they represent a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most recognizable designs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto. Set: 6 chairs Condition: Very good condition Material: Walnut and black leather Designers: Afra & Tobia Scarpa Manufacturer: Maxalto Design year: 1975