Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni 'Morna' Queen Bed with Nightstands

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, Queen bed with nightstands model ‘Morna’, leather, opaline glass, wood, plastic, Italy, designed in 1972

This rare bed, named Morna, embodies the duo's signature design style and reflects the transition to the modern bedroom of the seventies. Its construction is defined by a sleek black leather border running along the bed frame, creating a distinct and cohesive look. The headboard and nightstand tops are crafted from glossy black opaline. The extended drawers are designed for easy accessibility, providing ample storage space for personal belongings. Additionally, the leather head cushions enhance the bed's volume and lend it an air of sturdiness and comfort.

Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are a duo of Italian architects and designers mostly known for their postmodern style. Afra Bianchin was born in 1937 in Montebelluna while Tobia Scarpa, son of the architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice Institute of Architecture and married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to collaborate, and they set up one of the most successful and well-known professional studios. Together, they worked for companies such as Flos Gavina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. The couple won numerous amounts of awards like the Compasso d’Oro and the International Forum Design. Throughout their career, the duo carried out commissions for well-known companies, including Benetton. Overall, their designs are known for their modernist aesthetic, prioritizing elegance and comfort. However, at the same time, their pieces are admired for the ease with which they lean towards classical designs. Moreover, the creations show their deep understanding for materials. Today, many of their works can be found in major museums such as Museum of Mod­ern Art of New York, Musée du Lou­vre, National Museum of Design New York and many more.

Dimensions mattress: 193 x 168 cm / 75.98 x 66.14 in.

Kindly note that the piece is in good, used condition with signs of age and use. For further details, we encourage you to reach out to our team of design specialists.

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