Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Monk' Set of Six Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974

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

A highly simplified, sophisticated and solid design by Italian award-winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Monk' model is composed of two equal trestles in solid walnut 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. With their original black Italian leather. Extremely comfortable and highly architectural from every angle.

Size: 29 1/2" back height x 20 1/2" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 17" seat height

Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are award winning postmodern Italian architects and designers. Their pieces can be found in museums across the United States and Europe, including collections in MoMA and the Louvre Museum. They have collaborated with companies such as B&B Italia, San Lorenzo Silver, and Knoll International. They have won a number of awards such as the Compasso d'Oro in 1969 to the International Forum Design in 1992. Their design work consists of architecture and everyday household items including, furniture, clothing, interior design, art glass. They focused on the technical and aesthetic possibilities of materials in their designs. The couple was greatly influenced by Tobia’s father, Carlo Scarpa, a Venetian architect and designer.