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Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Cognac Leather 'Monk' Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa - 1970's

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Leather, Beech.

Dimensions

W.	20.47 in;	H.	29.33 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	52 cm;	H.	74.5 cm;	D.	47 cm;

Seat H.	17.72 in;
Seat H.	45 cm;

Creation Date

1970's

Description

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, six dining chairs, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1974. Rare to find these in such an amazing condition. The leather is at it's most beautiful it can be. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa both studied on 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 & 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.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

416179