Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk chairs for Molteni Italy 1974.
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk chairs for Molteni Italy 1974.
Afra and Tobia Scarpa are two great personalities of Italian design, more than just a romantic couple, a duo connected by art. Both architects and designers, the two spouses brought to life the modern and refined masterpieces that marked the history of the 70s and the 80s.
The Monk chair is one of many distinctive and highly regarded designs from the pair. In an era of plastics and padded furniture Its humble form is comprised of two key materials, solid wooden legs with a sling fabric seat in leather or canvas.
At first the duo wanted to create an affordable chair made in a single piece. But Angelo Molteni disagreed, saying, “we do things properly.” So, the team created the iron structure between the two identical frames. The result? The seat of the Monk Chair is made to follow the shape of the body.
Dimensions:
H:74cm L:51cm D:46cm
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