Set of Six Vintage Dining Chairs

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An extremely uncommon set of Mastro chairs, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, circa the 1980s. These distinctive Italian … Read more An extremely uncommon set of Mastro chairs, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Italy, circa the 1980s. These distinctive Italian chairs combine a lightweight tubular-steel structure with durable black canvas upholstery, resulting in a design that is at once graphic, functional, and highly sculptural.

The Mastro chair was developed from a structural concept related to Scarpa’s celebrated Monk chair, reinterpreted through the bolder, more graphic language of 1980s Italian design. Each chair features a powder-coated tubular-steel frame in a warm gold-tone finish, paired with a black canvas seat and back. The canvas is patterned with dynamic chevron and linear motifs, creating a strong visual contrast against the metal frame.

Designed for both comfort and versatility, these chairs are suitable as dining chairs, occasional chairs, desk chairs, or statement seating in a living room, office, library, or design-forward hospitality space. The set offers a rare opportunity to acquire a pair of important Tobia Scarpa designs for Molteni.

This listing is for the set of 6 chairs.

Dimensions
Overall height: 30.3 in. / 77 cm

Seat height: 17.3 in. / 44 cm

Width: 19.7 in. / 50 cm

Depth: 18.5 in. / 47 cm

Details
Designer: Tobia Scarpa

Manufacturer: Molteni

Model: Mastro

Country of origin: Italy

Period: Circa 1980s

Style: Italian Modern / Postmodern

Materials: Powder-coated tubular steel and black canvas

Color: Gold-tone frame with black patterned canvas

Quantity: 6

Features:

Lightweight tubular-steel construction

Black stain-resistant canvas seat and back

Graphic chevron-pattern upholstery

Architectural open-frame profile

Related in structural concept to Tobia Scarpa’s Monk chair

Condition
Good vintage condition, with wear consistent with age and use. The powder-coated frames may show light scratches, scuffs, small chips, or areas of finish wear. The canvas may show minor fading, creasing, marks, or other signs of age-related use. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Suggested Item Specifics
Item Specific Suggested Entry
Brand Molteni
Designer Tobia Scarpa
Model Mastro
Type Dining Chair / Side Chair
Style Italian Modern, Postmodern
Era 1980s
Country/Region of Manufacture Italy
Material Canvas, Steel
Color Black, Gold
Number of Items in Set 6
Features Tubular Frame, Canvas Sling, Chevron Pattern
Room Dining Room, Office, Living Room, Library
Condition Used / Vintage See less