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Swedish brutalist monk chair in carved beechwood +/- 1900
Swedish brutalist monk chair in carved beechwood +/- 1900

Swedish brutalist monk chair in carved beechwood +/- 1900

By Swedese

Located in Zemst, BE

Swedish monk chair in carved beechwood No maker or carpenter to be found on this one.

Category

20th Century Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Beech

English monk chair table 18th century
English monk chair table 18th century

English monk chair table 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

English monk chair table, oak, 18th century A table that folds up into a chair.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 'Monk' Chairs, Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

A set of 2 Monk chairs designed by the formidable husband-and-wife duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa, renowned for their work that harmonizes materials, technology, and aesthetics.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974 A simplified and solid design by Italian award-winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Monk...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Monk” Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Monk” Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six “Monk” Chairs in Walnut and Black Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

A set of six “Monk” chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, in the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of six Monk Chairs design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Set of six Monk Chairs design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974

Set of six Monk Chairs design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in taranto, IT

Designed in 1974 by the renowned Venetian design duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni & C, the Monk chair (Model 121) is one of the most emblematic masterpieces of avant-garde Itali...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molenti Set of Four Fabric 'Monk' chairs
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molenti Set of Four Fabric 'Monk' chairs

Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molenti Set of Four Fabric 'Monk' chairs

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in London, GB

Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in the 1970s, this set of four 'Monk' chairs is a timeless example of Italian modernist design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Monk Chairs in Black Canvas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1974
Set of 4 Monk Chairs in Black Canvas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1974

Set of 4 Monk Chairs in Black Canvas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Milano, IT

Set of 4 Monk Chairs in Black Canvas by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1974 An iconic example of Italian modern design, the Monk chair was designed in the early 1970s by Af...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Brutalist Carved Oak Tripod MONK Chair, Sweden 1930's
Brutalist Carved Oak Tripod MONK Chair, Sweden 1930's

Brutalist Carved Oak Tripod MONK Chair, Sweden 1930's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist in Style Chunky Carved MONK Chair. Made in Sweden, 1930's - early 20th Century.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Mahogany Monk Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Mahogany Monk Chair for Molteni, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Mahogany Monk 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, representing a significant example of Italian modern design from the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1973
Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1973

Set of Six Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1973

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, representing an important example of Italian modern design from the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather , 1973
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather , 1973

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather , 1973

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, representing an important example of Italian modern design from the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Black Aniline Leather, 1973
Pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Black Aniline Leather, 1973

Pair of Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs for Molteni, Black Aniline Leather, 1973

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Pair of Monk dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973, representing an important example of Italian modern design from the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Monks Chair
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Monks Chair

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Monks Chair

Located in Essex, MA

Barrel form with paneled back. The seat over a door with wood knob handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of eight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Pair of Carved Oak Nordic Monk Chairs
Pair of Carved Oak Nordic Monk Chairs

Pair of Carved Oak Nordic Monk Chairs

Located in Toronto, CA

Primitive Carved Monk or "Corner" chairs. Made of solid oak with unique, intricately carved patterns and markings.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Early 20th C. Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chairs
Pair of Early 20th C. Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chairs

Pair of Early 20th C. Swedish Carved Oak Monk Chairs

Located in Kent, CT

A very good pair of early 20th Century, three-legged, carved oak Swedish "Monk" chairs with triangular seats, chip carved back rests and turned arms, legs, and stretchers.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 2

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Pair of “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Molteni in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Molteni in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Natural Leather, 1973, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa and produced by Molteni in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Rare Set 'Monk' Chairs Original Canvas Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Rare Set 'Monk' Chairs Original Canvas Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Rare Set 'Monk' Chairs Original Canvas Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, set of fourteen 'Monk' dining chairs, canvas, walnut, Italy, 1974 Rare set of Monk Chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Pair of Brutalist Carved Oak Monk Chairs, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

A highly sculptural pair of early 20th‑century Swedish monk chairs, handcrafted in solid oak and distinguished by their bold, architectural presence.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1890s Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak, Velvet Upholstered, Europe
1890s Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak, Velvet Upholstered, Europe

1890s Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak, Velvet Upholstered, Europe

Located in Andernach, DE

Unique, very wide antique oak chair made entirely by hand around 1900. Most likely France or Germany, presumably a piece of cleric church furniture. The design is unusually wide (pos...

Category

Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 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 ten.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 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 ten.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 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 twelve.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, ivory 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, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 10

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 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 twelve.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 2 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 2 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 2 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 2 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The set has been car...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Set of 8 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974
Set of 8 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974

Set of 8 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 8 "Monk" chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has been ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 6 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 4 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The set has been car...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 2 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 2 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 2 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The set has been car...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 4 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 4 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 6 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 6 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Set of 10 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974
Set of 10 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

Set of 10 Monk chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1974

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Set of 10 chairs mod. Monk designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1974. Stained walnut wood frame, natural leather seats. Excellent condition, restored. The whole set has b...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Animal Skin

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 6

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 six.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 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 four.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 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, set of eight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 10

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of ten.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 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" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 12

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of twelve.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 8

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of eight.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 2

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black 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" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 14

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of fourteen.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974, Set of 4

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of four.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Cognac Leather, 1974, Set of 2

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 two.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 4

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 four.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4

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 four.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Black Leather, 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, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Unavailable

H 34.06 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Solid oak Monk chair from Sweden. 1950s Ornately is hand carved with Scandinavian medieval style detailing.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s
Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Unavailable

H 34.06 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in

Carved Monk Chair, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Solid oak Monk chair from Sweden. 1950s Ornately is hand carved with Scandinavian medieval style detailing.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, in black leather
Set of 6 Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, in black leather

Set of 6 Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, in black leather

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Set of 6 Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, in black leather (1970) Chairs are in good condition with signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Monk Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973
Set of Monk Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973

Set of Monk Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in

Set of Monk Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1973

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Budapest, HU

Embracing simplicity is not a drawback; rather, it allows for elegance through the use of uncomplicated designs and natural materials. The Monk chairs, crafted in 1973 for Molteni, d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Oak Monk’s Chair by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson, England, circa 1950
Oak Monk’s Chair by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson, England, circa 1950

Oak Monk’s Chair by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson, England, circa 1950

By Robert Thompson

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Oak Monk’s chair by Robert “Mouseman” Thompson The curved back splat trellis woven pattern.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Oak

English Oak Monk's Chair, 16th Century
English Oak Monk's Chair, 16th Century

English Oak Monk's Chair, 16th Century

Unavailable

H 44 in W 16 in D 22.5 in

English Oak Monk's Chair, 16th Century

Located in Cleveland, OH

With squared paneled top hinging to form table top, over squared arms and hinged squared seat with paneled sides creating storage space, raised on squared feet.  

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Elizabethan Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milan, IT

Offered for sale is a rare set of six "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Italian furniture brand Molteni and launched in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible
Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible

Rare Vintage Monk Dining Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italian Collectible

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Milan, IT

Offered for sale is a rare set of four "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Italian furniture brand Molteni and launched in 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood

Good Oak Wainscot Chair Monk’s Table
Good Oak Wainscot Chair Monk’s Table

Good Oak Wainscot Chair Monk’s Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in

Good Oak Wainscot Chair Monk’s Table

Located in Heathfield, GB

A good oak monk’s table with original timbers throughout. This is a beautiful side table with a lovely rich colour and patination which can easily convert to a chair, the top pivots...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chairs

Materials

Oak

21st Century Contemporary Silos Dining Table and Vintage Monk Dining Chairs
21st Century Contemporary Silos Dining Table and Vintage Monk Dining Chairs

21st Century Contemporary Silos Dining Table and Vintage Monk Dining Chairs

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C, Spinzi

Located in Milan, IT

Offered for sale is a modern eclectic dining set, made with a set of four Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni and a contemporary Silös round table by Milano based studio S...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Padova, IT

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 4 monk dining chairs, walnut and cognac leather, Italy, 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Midcentury "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Padova, IT

Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 4 monk dining chairs, walnut and bricky leather, Italy, 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

“Monk”, a Pair of Easy Chairs with Beech Legs
“Monk”, a Pair of Easy Chairs with Beech Legs

“Monk”, a Pair of Easy Chairs with Beech Legs

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in

“Monk”, a Pair of Easy Chairs with Beech Legs

Located in Paris, FR

“Monk”. A pair of easy chairs with oblique beech legs and frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Armchairs

Savonarola Arm chair
Savonarola Arm chair

Savonarola Arm chair

Unavailable

H 41 in W 27.5 in D 18.5 in

Savonarola Arm chair

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Heavily wooden carved arm chair used by monks in Italy and Spain in the late 1700's.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy

By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Milan, IT

Conceptually similar to the Monk and Pigreco chairs, this sofa is a piece that will never go out of style: it is so beautiful and contemporary it might have been designed today.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Monk Chairs
Swedish Monk Chairs

Swedish Monk Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 19 in

Swedish Monk Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique triangular monk chairs in oak with carved chair backs on both sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Nordic Monk Chairs
Carved Nordic Monk Chairs

Carved Nordic Monk Chairs

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H 33.75 in W 22.75 in D 19.5 in

Carved Nordic Monk Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Wonderful pair of solid oak Monk chairs from Sweden. Ornately carved with Native style detailing.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Nordic Monk Chairs
Carved Nordic Monk Chairs

Carved Nordic Monk Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in

Carved Nordic Monk Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Wonderful pair of solid oak Monk chairs from Sweden carved with Native style detailing.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

30's Swedish Monk Chair
30's Swedish Monk Chair

30's Swedish Monk Chair

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H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in

30's Swedish Monk Chair

By Monk Designs

Located in Chonburi, TH

This exquisite Swedish monk’s chair, crafted circa 1930, is a stunning example of traditional Scandinavian craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Brutalist Furniture

Materials

Oak

Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

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H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Monk Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Elegant "Monk" chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 & produced by Molteni.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Raw Cloth
Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Raw Cloth

Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Raw Cloth

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Elegant "Monk" chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 & produced by Molteni.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6

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H 29.75 in W 20.25 in D 18 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6

By Tobia Scarpa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning set of six "Monk" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 and produced by Molteni.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Poney
Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Poney

Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Poney

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H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in

Monk Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in Poney

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Set of 8 Elegant "Monk" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 & produced by Molteni.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6

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H 29.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs, Set of 6

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" chairs for Molteni - set of 6 1970's Italian design with black leather and contrast stitching Beech wood frames.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scarpa 'Monk' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather
Scarpa 'Monk' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather

Scarpa 'Monk' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather

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H 29.53 in W 20.48 in L 29.53 in

Scarpa 'Monk' Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cognac leather "Monk" chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 and produced by Molteni.

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobias Scarpa
Set of 6 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobias Scarpa

Set of 6 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobias Scarpa

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H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in

Set of 6 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobias Scarpa

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of 6 "Monk" Chairs by Afra & Tobias Scarpa in black leather with walnut legs.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chair
Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chair

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chair

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Elegant "Monk" chair designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa in 1974 & produced by Molteni.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

19th Century Convertible Monk's Chair or End Table
19th Century Convertible Monk's Chair or End Table

19th Century Convertible Monk's Chair or End Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses!

Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Monk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of monk chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique monk chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Monk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Monk chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni and Tobia Scarpa each produced beautiful monk chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Monk Chairs?

Prices for monk chairs start at $585 and top out at $25,793 with the average selling for $6,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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