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Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974

Creator: Afra & Tobia Scarpa - Molteni
Offered by: Babou New York

Description
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974

A simplified and solid design by Italian award-winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Monk' model is 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. Newly re-upholstered in cognac colored Italian leather. Extremely comfortable and highly architectural from every angle.

by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
Size: 29 1/2" back height x 17 1/2" seat height x 20 1/4" wide x 17 1/4" deep

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Leather, Walnut
Condition:	Good. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition; newly re-upholstered in Italian cognac colored leather.
Creation Date:	1974
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	696972

Dimensions

W.	20.25 in;	D.	17.25 in;
W.	51.44 cm;	D.	43.82 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;	Back H.	29.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;	Back H.	74.93 cm;

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