Leather and Walnut Artona Chest of Drawers attributed to Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s, Set of 2

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This well-designed chest of drawers visually convinces with its sympathetic construction realized by its remarkable geometric shapes. The delicate line … Read more This well-designed chest of drawers visually convinces with its sympathetic construction realized by its remarkable geometric shapes. The delicate line on the walnut frames adds a constructive decorative touch to the design. One notable feature is the black leather drawers that accentuate its luxurious appeal.

born in venice in 1935, tobia scarpa is the son of the famous architect carlo scarpa. Together with his wife afra, tobia began working in the venini glass factory in murano in the 1950s. In 1960 the couple opened their own design studio in montebelluna, and soon worked together with large companies such as flos, cassina, b&b italia, and knoll. Reading, and uses new materials and cutting-edge technologies. Their design style embraces a resolutely modern aesthetic, whose priority is elegance and comfort, and the pair's products are above all admired for their simplicity and elegance, which makes them easy to combine with more classic designs.

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. Tobia & afra designed for numerous major italian and international companies like flos, gavina, b&b italia, cassina, knoll international and many interior projects for numerous companies worldwide.
this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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