Moka

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Brand: Flexform

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Designed in 1939 by Mario Asnago and Claudio Vender, the Moka chair has been part of the Flexform collection since 1985, and now comes back in a totally relevant outdoor version. The striking modernity of the original design, dense with design references to the rationalist movement, is now interpreted in innovative materials chosen for their outstanding weather-resistant qualities. The slender, sophisticated structure of the Moka Outdoor chair is made of tubular austenitic stainless steel 316, also available with epoxy powder-coated white, khaki green, wine red or burnished finish. The backrest features an elegant X-design while the seat is made of woven polyester fiber or woven polyurethane rubber in a color palette that ranges from earth tones to bordeaux and olive green. The Moka Outdoor chair also comes in a version with structure in solid iroko with natural finish, or lacquered white or stained grey finish and rests on die-cast metal alloy tips and nylon pads. It is strongly advised that the respective covers be used to keep the Moka Outdoor chairs in top condition and prolong their original beauty as much as possible.

About Designer
Mario Asnago & Claudio Vender	Asnago & Vender Designed for Flexform the Moka chair, the Piano bed and nightstand (1985) Mario Asnago Barlassina (MI) 03.25.1896 - Monza 01.28.1981 Claudio Vender Milano 03.20.1904 – Saronno 09.23.1986 Both Mario and Claudio received Architecture Certification at the Bologna Institute of Fine Arts in 1922. The first joint projects were for competitions, among which the Como War Memorial. In 1928, after obtaining the right to practice as architects, together they opened the Studio Asnago-Vender Architetti. They were mostly involved in town planning architecture (schools - residence - churches...). Among the objects designed for interiors were tables and chairs with the characteristic X. The slender structure represents the architectural philosophy of the two designers: surfaces are wide but spaced out with empty spaces that point out the discreet presence of the material, which does not take away lightness, but only part of the stiff evenness that characterizes their interiors. After Asnago's retirement in 1971, Vender continued the business with his son Mario and Mario Moganti.

About Designer

Mario Asnago & Claudio Vender

Asnago & Vender

Designed for Flexform the Moka chair, the Piano bed and nightstand (1985)

Mario Asnago
Barlassina (MI) 03.25.1896 - Monza 01.28.1981

Claudio Vender
Milano 03.20.1904 – Saronno 09.23.1986

Both Mario and Claudio received Architecture Certification at the Bologna Institute of Fine Arts in 1922. The first joint projects were for competitions, among which the Como War Memorial. In 1928, after obtaining the right to practice as architects, together they opened the Studio Asnago-Vender Architetti. They were mostly involved in town planning architecture (schools - residence - churches...). Among the objects designed for interiors were tables and chairs with the characteristic X. The slender structure represents the architectural philosophy of the two designers: surfaces are wide but spaced out with empty spaces that point out the discreet presence of the material, which does not take away lightness, but only part of the stiff evenness that characterizes their interiors. After Asnago's retirement in 1971, Vender continued the business with his son Mario and Mario Moganti.