Set of Four Chairs
Architectural set of four chairs Mod. “Monk”
Walnut wood structure and black leather upholstery
DESIGNER Afra (1937-2011) e Tobia Scarpa (1935)
MANUFACTURER Molteni
COUNTRY Italy
DATE 1974
DIMENSIONS H.79 x W. 47 x L. 49 /cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Repertorio Del Design Italiano, Giuliana Gramigna, Vol. I, pg. 222
SPECIAL NOTE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa are postmodern Italian designers and architects. Carlo Scarpa, a Venetian architect and Tobia’s father was a great influence to the couple. Their pieces can be found in museums all over the world, including collections in MoMA and the Louvre Museum. They have won a number of awards, one of which being the Compasso d’Oro in 1970, for their design of the Soriana armchair, for the International Forum Design in 1992. Their design work consists of architecture and everyday items including interior design, furniture, and art glass.
