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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974

About the Item

Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created inte­ri­ors and furni­ture that embraced the mate­ri­als of each design and the interplay of tech­nol­ogy and aesthet­ics. They met studying architecture at the Univer­sity luav di Venezia, grad­u­at­ing in 1957. The Monk chair is one of many distinctive and highly regarded designs from the pair. Its humble form is comprised of two key materials, solid walnut legs with a black leather seat and backrest. Refined, functional and comfortable, our chair is in its vintage condition, the wooden frames and legs show subtle marks and signs of use. The leather shows more substantial signs of wear, as seen in photographs. This price includes 20% of VAT, this should be waived in the case of export sales - shipping from London.
  • Creator:
    Afra & Tobia Scarpa (Designer),Molteni & C (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1974
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The leather seats and backrests are structurally sound. With some sagging to the seats, surface wear and patina across the surfaces and edges.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1420229348392
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