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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cognac Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 4

$10,246.75per set
£7,600.37per set
€8,600per set
CA$14,031.24per set
A$15,600.06per set
CHF 8,165.69per set
MX$191,329.54per set
NOK 103,969.88per set
SEK 98,159.88per set
DKK 65,459.54per set
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Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of cognac leather and walnut. 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 4
  • 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 soft cognac natural leather. The walnut have been re-lacquered. The broken pieces have been replaced.
  • Seller Location:
    Vicenza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8019232229612

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