Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
Description
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Monk” dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of twelve.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of two equal trestles in solid wood attached to shaped metal tubing, creating a single element for the seat and back. The two structural parts are joined by two pairs of bolts for each trestle, with the decorative touch of large hubs in burnished steel facilitating the connection to the solid wood. The seat surface is made with two leather parts shaped for comfortable sitting; besides the two coverage options, a solution was also offered. The trestles were made with composite elements, alternating two external layers in light wood. This chromatic motif was to be further developed in the Artona series.
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Dimensions
Height: 29.33 in. (74,5 cm)
Width: 20.44 in. (52 cm)
Depth: 17.72 in. (45 cm)
Seat Height: 17.72 in. (45 cm)
Design
1974
MANUFACTURE
1970-1979
MATERIAL
Leather, Walnut
CONDITION
Our atelier carefully checked the chairs. All the signs and imperfections on the surface are natural leather features, enhancing the material’s natural beauty.