Karakter 121 Scarpa
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PRESS RELEASE 121 SCARPA DINING CHAIR Afra and Tobia Scarpa, 1965 The work of postmodern Italian design-couple Afra and Tobia Reading a poem, falling in love, or looking at an object and Scarpa consists of architecture, everyday household items, art noticing the poetry within it, opens up your heart and makes glass, and exclusive home interior design pieces, many of which you feel as if you’ve got a positive right to exist. are on permanent display in museums worldwide. Together they - Tobia Scarpa ran one of the most widely acclaimed professional design studios and had an impressive impact on Italian design in the 1970s and The 121 Scarpa dining chair was designed alongside the classic 925 Scarpa lounge chair from 1966. The two chairs are a prime example of Afra and Tobia Scarpa’s work and share the same Originally inspired by a sketch made by Tobia’s father, Venetian double trestle structure with characteristic rounded joints. Both architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, the iconic 121 came to life designs are now a part of the Karakter collection. with a distinct touch from the Scarpa’s in 1965. 121 Scarpa dining chair is available in several variants of The design is characterized by a firm and robust wooden frame that creates a striking contrast to the lightness of the leather cov- plywood, covered in fine European leather, and attached by bolts ered seat and back. A straightforward chair with an aesthetic that to crosspieces along the centre. A decidedly modernist aesthetic can complement both classical and cutting-edge interiors. high-quality wood with seat and back anatomically shaped in that prioritizes pared-back elegance and great co

PRESS RELEASE Founded on rebellious curiosity and a passion for the unique, Karakter is a bit out of the ordinary. Rooted in the proud Danish design tradition, but always maintaining an international outlook, Karakter presents a striking portfolio of furniture, lighting and objects from designers who have already written the history of design to those who are aspiring to write the future. All designers collaborating with Karakter are curated for their ideas and creativity and shared by all of them is an inspiring level of curiosity and an uncompromising take on their work. Boasting both the...