Group Of Six Scarpa Monk Design Chairs

An important and rare set of six chairs from the Monk series designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, one of the leading figures in Italian design in the late 20th century.
The chairs powerfully express Scarpa's signature style: a solid, architectural structure where solid wood becomes a load-bearing element, with exposed mechanical joints and rigorously geometric proportions.
The contrasting textures between the mass of the wood and the lightness of the seat, which forms the seat and backrest, create a perfect balance between functionality and design.
The naturally weathered seat conveys the object's authenticity and lends it a lived-in appeal.
The aesthetic recalls 1970s design, with clean lines, full volumes, and a geometric character.

Era: 1970s
Condition: Good structural condition
Origin: Italy
Dimensions: Seat height 45 cm, total height 75 cm, seat depth 40 cm, width 50 cm