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Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish primitive monk chair Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in its composition
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
4 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa The price indicated is for the single chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Japanese red lacquered folding meditation armchair for monks. Pair of kyokuroku chairs in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Kyokuroku Folding Chairs
$2,204 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Afra e Tobia Scarpa Monk lounge chair Molteni Italy 1974
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This exceptionally rare and iconic “Monk” low lounge chair, designed by the renowned duo Afra and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Monk Set of Six Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Set of Six 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974 A highly simplified
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 2 "Mastro" Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1970 s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
a popular chair based on the same structural principle as the Monk chair. The choice of oval
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Pair of Monk Dining Chairs in Leather
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, pair of 'Monk' dining chairs, walnut, patinated leather, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tobia Scarpa Mastro Chairs for Molteni Pair
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vancouver, BC
the same structural principle as the Monk chair, but in a new dialect, shape and feel that only the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Africa Italian Dining Chairs Designed by Afra Tobia Scarpa Maxalto
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
the Monk chair (1973). Their pieces have been produced by major companies such as Knoll International
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in its composition
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1970s Italian Scarpa Style Lounge Armchair Wood Black Leather, Restored
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C, Carlo Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
), in particular, the Monk Chair series for Molteni. The chair is constructed of thin, flat boards of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ash

Carved Nordic Oak Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish primitive monk chair Sweden, early 20th century Hand crafted artisanal chair unique in its
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Carved Nordic Corner Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish primitive monk chairs Sweden, early 20th century Each chair is unique in it’s composition
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 4 Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs in black leather and wood designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 canvas and wood chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Model: Monk. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" STICKLEY ERA
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Arm Chair with Hand Painted "Monk" This is a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Lacquered Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Set of 6 Monk leather Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C, Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 6 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 8 Monk leather Chairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy 1974
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C, Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 8 leather and wood chairs model Monk, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy It is one of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of off
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Off White Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Black Canvas Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 10
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of ten “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 12
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of twelve “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of four “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 14
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of fourteen “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra Tobia Scarpa English Red Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 8
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Afra Tobia Scarpa Brick Leather Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, 1973, Set of 8
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Black Leather Chairs Model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 6 black leather chairs model "Monk" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni - Italy, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

LSS Purist Brutalist Monk Dining Chair Set of 4 in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Purist dining chairs was manufactured by LSS in te 70ties. Brown aniline leather and stained
Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Leather, 1974
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, black leather and walnut, Italy, 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Ivory Canvas, 1974
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, ivory canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chair for Molteni, Black Canvas, 1974
By Molteni C, Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chair for Molteni, black canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Set of 8 Monk chairs, Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 1970
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Questo set di 8 sedie "Monk" in cuoio nero, progettate da Afra e Tobia Scarpa per Molteni nel 1973
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Afra Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974 Set of four
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set di 4 sedie “Monk” Afra Tobia Scarpa Molteni&C Rare Edition 1980 s Design
By Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni C
Located in Taranto, IT
Set di 4 sedie “Monk” – Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Molteni&C, anni ’80 Iconico esempio del rigore
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare pair of Gothic Revival armchairs by Victor Aimone 19th Century Monks Lions
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
modelling introduce a mythological counterpoint to the spiritual gravity of the monks, enriching the chairs
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Spinzi Palladium Contemporary Sculptural Side Table, Organic Urban Wabi Finish
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
groupage shows. The Monk chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni is also available through our storefront
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern End Tables

Materials

Cement, Metal, Steel

Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent pair of 19th-century hand-carved lounge chairs by the celebrated Italian sculptor
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Monk Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of monk chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique monk chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Monk chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Monk chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Afra Tobia Scarpa, Molteni and Tobia Scarpa each produced beautiful monk chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Monk Chairs?

Prices for monk chairs start at $585 and top out at $25,793 with the average selling for $6,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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