Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra and Tobia Scarpa played a central role in shaping Italian design through their collaborations with companies such as Molteni, Cassina and B&B Italia. The “Miss” chair belongs to...
Leather, Wood
$11,950
H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974 Set of four Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, made in Italy in 1974.
Leather
$22,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra and Tobia Scarpa played a central role in shaping Italian design through their collaborations with companies such as Molteni, Cassina and B&B Italia. The “Miss” chair belong...
Leather, Wood
$16,500 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra and Tobia Scarpa played a central role in shaping Italian design through their collaborations with companies such as Molteni, Cassina and B&B Italia. The “Miss” chair belongs to...
Leather, Wood
$11,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra and Tobia Scarpa played a central role in shaping Italian design through their collaborations with companies such as Molteni, Cassina and B&B Italia. The “Miss” chair belongs to...
Leather, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 26.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.69 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Miss" Dining Chair for Molteni, 1986, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra and Tobia Scarpa played a central role in shaping Italian design through their collaborations with companies such as Molteni, Cassina and B&B Italia. The “Miss” chair belongs to...
Leather, Wood
$14,931 / set
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 24.81 in
Rare pair of Gothic Revival armchairs by Victor Aimone 19th Century Monks Lions
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
The satyrs’ expressive features, curled horns, and dynamic modelling introduce a mythological counterpoint to the spiritual gravity of the monks, enriching the chairs with layered me...
Fabric, Oak
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Spinzi Palladium Contemporary Sculptural Side Table, Organic Urban Wabi Finish
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
It pairs perfectly with organic, Urban Wabi style interiors, like the pictured groupage shows. The Monk chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni is also available through our storef...
Cement, Metal, Steel
$13,632 / set
H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
The wooden backrests are a true highlight, intricately carved with a dramatic scene featuring two knights (the other chairs 2 monks) framed by a pair of powerful dragons.
Fabric, Oak
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century.
Oak
$5,137 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1980's
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
A leather ring strengthens the canvas at the point where it joins the supporting structure. The canvas of the chairs has some light staining and wear. Mastro was created as a popul...
Metal
$3,931Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa 2 seat by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, 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.
Leather, Wood
$5,476Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, 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.
Leather, Wood
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