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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14

$35,702.08per set
£26,617.50per set
€30,100per set
CA$49,031.45per set
A$54,875.88per set
CHF 28,653.77per set
MX$669,488.89per set
NOK 363,722.04per set
SEK 345,149.82per set
DKK 229,268.02per set
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Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ shape of this chair where the designer has chosen to place the legs cross-angled. This decision gives the chair the appearance of being light-weight, while in fact, they are very well-constructed and heavy. All in all a fascinating and high-quality chair. Simplified and solid design by Italian award-winning designers couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied at the Venice Institute of Architecture. Tobia first worked for the Italian glass manufacturer Venini. From 1960 on, the couple opened their own design office. Their work includes architecture and everyday items like furniture and clothing. Tobia and 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.
  • Creator:
    Molteni & C (Manufacturer),Afra & Tobia Scarpa (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75.01 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52.02 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48.01 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43.01 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 14
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1973
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. The chairs have been restored in Italy by the best artisans. They have been re-upholstered with an Italian black cognac natural leather. The ash wood have been re-lacquered. The broken pieces have been replaced.
  • Seller Location:
    Vicenza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8019236845452

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