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

$19,980.74per set
£14,748.68per set
€16,800per set
CA$27,581.51per set
A$30,727.78per set
CHF 16,120.24per set
MX$375,308.20per set
NOK 204,112.96per set
SEK 191,270.73per set
DKK 127,906.49per set

About the Item

Set of eight “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 8
  • 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: LU8019234691682

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