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Afra & Tobia Scarpa Model '121' Set of Four Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965

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

Description
A rare set of 4 model '121' dining chairs, the model "121" manufactured by Cassina displays Afra and Tobia Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with a characteristic rounded joint. The walnut supports are slender, the black leather seat and back are shaped and attached by bolts to crosspieces along the center. The backrest has a cut-out in the lower part, and is required due to the presence of a reinforcement that reacts to stress, which is strongest at this point. A strikingly minimalist and graphic design, which would enhance any dining table design.
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1965
Size: 32" back h x 17 1/4" seat h x 18 1/2" wide x 18 1/2" deep

Literature: Giuliana Gramigna, 'Repertorio del Design Italiano, 1950-2000', Allemandi, 2011, page, 117.
'Domus' 453, October, 1967, page, 25.
Giampiero Bosoni, 'Made in Cassina', Skira, Milano, 2008, page, 92.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Leather, Walnut
Condition:	Good. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished, In very good condition. Leather is original and in very good condition.
Creation Date:	1965
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	767754

Dimensions

W.	18.5 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	46.99 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;

Seat H.	17.25 in;	Back H.	32 in;
Seat H.	43.82 cm;	Back H.	81.28 cm;

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