Six Monk Dining Chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1973 originally conceived in 1972

originally conceived in 1972

Textured plaster on timber board

Very minor wear & tear as expected for age but generally in excellent condition for a table from this period

water and sky

creating depth within what first appears minimal

Six Monk Dining Chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1973 originally conceived in 1972An iconic set of Monk dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, 1973. A defining piece of Italian mid century modern design, the Monk chair is celebrated for its monastic simplicity and refined materiality. This set of six chairs features new canvas upholstery and gently refreshed timber frames. Afra and Tobia Scarpa were a husband and wife team of architects and designers recognised for their contribution to Italian modern