Six Kazuhide Takahama Kazuki chairs

Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930–2010) started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio soon after completing his architecture studies in Tokyo. In 1957 he oversaw the design of Japan’s first pavilion at the Milan Triennale, where he had a fateful meeting with Dino Gavina. He developed a distinctive style, characterised by clean lines and formal restraint, in a climate of profuse cultural exchanges. 

The Japanese tradition of lacquerware informed Takahama’s design for the Kazuki chair, which heralds a postmodern mood in its graphic silhouette and pillar box red shade. Simon Gavina International was one of the first manufacturers to use the gloss lacquer technique within the modern industrial process. The slight incline of the back enhances the comfort of the sitter. An Olinto table in a similar design language is also available.

Marks and cracks throughout, in line with age. Some light bending to the legs.

H106 W46 D46cm

L138E