Chairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa

Monk Model

Code :  MODSED0000838

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Chairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa

Monk Model

Code :  MODSED0000838

not available

Chairs by Afra e Tobia Scarpa - Monk Model

Features

Monk Model

Designer:  Afra Bianchin , Tobia Scarpa

Production:  Molteni&C.

Model:  Monk

Time:  1970s , 1980s

Production country:  Giussano, Italy

Main essence:  Beech

Material:  Fabric

Description

Group of six chairs designed by Afra Bianchin and Tobia Scarpe for Molteni&C With beech wood structure, sitting and back in fabric. Monk Model. Manufactured in Italy, 1970s-1980s.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 76
Width: 52
Depth: 45

Seat height:  44

Additional Information

Designer:

Afra Bianchin

Afra Bianchin (1937 - 2011) was an Italian designer, architect and restorer. Image of 20th century Italian design and culture, together with his spouse. They began their collaboration in 1959, with the design of the armchair. Their activity has contributed to the representation of Venetian and Lombard activities. They won the "Compasso d'oro" award in 1970, establishing a professional relationship with Benetton. The Scarpa family have also designed numerous restorations in the Veneto area.
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Tobia Scarpa

Tobia Scarpa carries out the first works at the Venini glassworks. 1957 - starts working with Afra Bianchin. 1959/60 - Tobia Scarpa realizes the first design project in the Furniture course held by Franco Albini (Pigreco armchair). 1959/63 - Collaborates with his father Carlo, teacher of the I.U.A.V. (University Institute of Architecture of Venice) to design architecture projects. 1969 - They graduate in architecture at the Faculty of Venice, but they already have a consolidated professional activity behind them. 1960 - They actively participate in the birth of the Flos company. 1960/63 - They collaborate with Dino Gavina as designers and create the "Bastian" sofa and the "Vanessa" bed. 1963 - The collaboration with the Meda company begins. 1964 - They collaborate with the Stildomus company whose owner is Aldo Bartolomeo. They meet Luciano Benetton for whom they will design the first factory (the knitwear factory), the house, and the chain of stores, protagonist of a new attitude for the management of production, distribution and sales, thus taking care of the company's image. 1966 - They design for Eclisse and Vico Magistretti. 1981 - They design for Goppion. 1986 - Collaborate with Casas. 1987 - Collaborate with Meritalia. 1989 - They design for the IB Office.
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Production: Molteni&C.

Time:

1970s

1970s

1980s

1980s

Main essence: Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.

Material: Fabric

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