Minimalist Kazuki Chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina/Simon International, 1968

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This high-quality Kazuki side chair was designed in 1968 by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama (* 1930) for the Italian manufacturer … more This high-quality Kazuki side chair was designed in 1968 by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama (* 1930) for the Italian manufacturer Simon International in Bologna, part of Gavina. The chair consists of 4 pieces of plywood with high-gloss lacquered surfaces. Under the direction of Dino Gavina, the company was the first to exploit ancient traditional Japanese lacquered furniture techniques within the modern manufacturing process. High gloss lacquered surface with some small light scratches This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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