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Italian Mid-Century Red Metal Fabric Aloha Chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s
By Molteni & C
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century red metal and fabric Aloha chairs by Molteni and Consonni, 1980s Pair of Aloha
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Curved Plywood Dining Chairs by Molteni in the style of Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Roma, IT
A set of six chairs produced in Italy by the historic Molteni company, dating back to the 70s and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1980's Pair of rare Leather Italian Postmodern Lounge armchairs by Molteni & Co
By Molteni & C
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of postmodern leather chairs by Molteni & Co. Italy circa 1980s, this company Has made
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Molteni&C Barbican Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
in leather. The Barbican perfect for use in diverse contexts. This is a floor sample chair. Leather
Category

2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Molteni&C Barbican Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Molteni&C Barbican Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
H 31.88 in W 18.88 in D 21.63 in
Molteni Chairs Set of Five Model Alfa by Hannes Wettstein
By Hannes Wettstein, Molteni & C
Located in Milano, IT
Set of five Alfa model chairs produced by Molteni in 2001 based on a design by Hannes Wettstein for
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin

Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in Boston, MA
. A winner of the Wallpaper Design Award, today the armchair is one of Molteni&C's most beloved pieces
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
Molteni&C D.154.2 Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti
H 29.25 in W 47.25 in D 31.88 in
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of extremely uncommon Afra & Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs. The Mastro design was created on
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
7 'Monk' Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni, Italy 1974
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Seven Canvas and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987. Set of four Milano
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chair in Fabric, Molteni&C by Patricia Urquiola, GSD1 Glove UP Made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
A dining chair without armrest that carries the essence of contemporary. Master craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Italian Modern Black Metal Ibisco Chair, Raimondi for Molteni & Consonni, 1980s
By Giuseppe Raimondi, Molteni & C
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal Ibisco model chair by Giuseppe Raimondi and produced by Molteni
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in brown leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Monk" Black Leather & Walnut Timber Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The Monk chair, designed in 1974, is a classic piece that reflects the Scarpa's attention to
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Molteni&C Piccadilly Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni The design springs from the way different surfaces criss-cross each other to create new and enveloping without armrests. This is a floor sample model. ...
Category

2010s Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Yellow Mohair and Walnut Chair Molteni&C by Herzog & de Meuron Made in Italy
By Herzog & de Meuron, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
The Porta Volta chair by Herzog & De Meuron is a multi-functional design and a welcome addition to
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of twelve
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Natural Ashwood and Papercord Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Natural Ashwood and Paper Cord by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Papercord

Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Miss
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Woven Black Ash Wood Dining Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ash Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Chair in Wood and Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Made in Italy - Miss
By Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Molteni&C. Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and Tobias Scarpa conceived of the Miss chair in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black & Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Molteni & C ‘Mix’ Office Chair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1975, the quirky mix chair was originally designed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Molteni & C, Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Scarpa, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni - 1980s
By Aldo Rossi
Located in Uccle, BE
Amazing set of five Milano chairs designed in 1987 by Aldo Rossi for Molteni. These chairs are
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni - 1980s
Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni - 1980s
H 32.68 in W 15.56 in D 14.77 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974 A simplified and solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Six 'Monk' Chairs in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of six 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Chairs By Molteni For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chairs by molteni you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every chairs by molteni was constructed with great care. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage chairs by molteni now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chairs by molteni — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chairs by molteni, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chairs by molteni over the years, but those crafted by Molteni, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Molteni & C are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chairs By Molteni?

The average selling price for a chairs by molteni at 1stDibs is $2,300, while they’re typically $725 on the low end and $24,283 for the highest priced.

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