$4,500
'Kazuki' Chair
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
‘Kazuki’ Chair By Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina International Italy, 1970s Wood with Lacquer Finish
Wood
Italian red lacquered wood Kazuki chairs by Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina 1969
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian red lacquered wood Kazuki chairs by Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina 1969.
Wood
$8,096Sale Price|20% Off
Black Lacquered Dining Chairs Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon, Italy, 1970
By Simon International, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Renens, CH
Black lacquered wood dining chairs Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy.
Wood
Kazuki floor lamp by Kazuhide Takahama by Sirrah, 1975
By Kazuhide Takahama, Sirrah
Located in Athens, Attiki
The removable jersey cover is washable and so, unlike rice paper shades, always keeps its good looks. Takahama named the Kazuki lights after his son, as he did with his 1968 Kazuki c...
Metal
$2,353Sale Price / set|20% Off
"Rennie" Set of Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Kazuki Italy 1980
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama, (1930-2010), Set of 6 dining chairs model "Rennie", Italy 1970 circa High backrest and wide seat upholstered in green fabric, the legs forming shelves in glossy bl...
Fabric, Wood
Black laquered and leather chair “Kazuki” by K. Takahama for Simon Gavina 70's
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Padova, IT
Kazuhide Takahama - Nobeoka 1930 - Bologna 2010 - was a Japanese architect and designer. Takahama, born in 1930, he studied architecture in Tokyo and after graduating he joined the ...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 42.13 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of Kazuki Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1969
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Budapest, HU
The Kazuki chair, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina International in 1969, is a notable example of mid-century modern furniture design.
Leather, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 41.74 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 14 Kazuki Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon, Italy, 1970
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ghent, BE
Set of 14 Kazuki chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama. The Japanese architect and designer Takahama emigrated to Italy end of the 1950's to start working with Diego Gavina with wh...
Wood
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H 4.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Kazuki Chair in Red Coral by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in TORONTO, CA
Manufactured by Simon International for Gavina, Bologna, Italy, this great example of a Kazuki chair was originally designed as a dining chair and set by Japanese Designer Kazuhide T...
Wood
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H 42.13 in W 17.92 in D 18.31 in
Red Lacquer Kazuhide Takahama "Kazuki" Chair for Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original production chair, from the 1970s the back of the chair has natural degradation of the lacquer from exposure to the sun. Cracking.
Wood
Kazuki Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Carpi, IT
The furniture and lighting he designed often features clean lines and formal restraint. When designing the ’Kazuki’ chair Takahama was influenced by the Japanese tradition of lacque...
Wood
Unavailable
H 44.1 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in
“Kazuki” Dining Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy 1980
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Wilnis, UT
The chairs, model “Kazuki”, are made of high quality brown wood.
Leather, Wood
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H 44.1 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Set of 6 "Kazuki" Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Set of 6 "Kazuki" Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Early edition
Fabric, Wood
'Kazuki‘ Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy, 1968
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six‚ Kazuki chairs in black, designed by Kazuhide Takahama in 1968.
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of "Kazuki" Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of "Kazuki" Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina. Wood base with upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 42.33 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 "Kazuki" Chairs Designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1960s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Conversano, IT
Very special set consisting of 4 "Kazuki" Chairs in black lacquered wood designed by Kazuide Takahama and produced by Simon Gavina around 1960.
Textile, Wood
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H 41.74 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Six Kazuhide Takahama Kazuki chairs for Simon Gavina International, Italy 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina, Simon International
Located in London, GB
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.
Lacquer
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H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Kazuki set of 8 chairs, Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International, Italy, 1970
By Simon International, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 8 chairs model "Kazuki," design by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, Italy, 1970. The first mass-produced modern piece of furniture on which high-gloss lacquer was ap...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 black Kazuki chairs, Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set di 6 sedie modello "Kazuki", design di Kazuhide Takahama per Simon International, Italia, 1970. Primo mobile moderno di serie su cui venne applicata la laccatura lucida, la sedia...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Set of 5 Vintage Burnt Orange and Chrome Dining Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Highclere, Newbury
His design style encompasses numerous forms and cultural influences but always feature clean, uncomplicated lines that echo balance and harmony. His chair designs vary from block and...
Chrome
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H 42.13 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
"Kazuki" Kazuhide Takahama by Simon Gavina 1960s Design Pair of Chairs
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brescia, IT
"Kazuki" Kazuhide Takahama by Simon Gavina, 1968. Black lacquered wood Excellent condition.
Wood
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H 42.33 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Italian Modern Red Wood Chair Kazuki by Takahama for Simone Gavina, 1960s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red wood chair mod. Kazuki by Kazuhide Takahama for Simone Gavina, 1960s Armchair mod.
Wood
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H 39.77 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
70s Couple Green Chairs, Italian Kazuhide Takahama "Kazuki" Green and Brass
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind couple of chairs in bronze and green velvet upholstery , made sculpturally by the Japanese design Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2019), he was especially a furniture and chand...
Brass
Kazuki chair by Kazuhide Takahama Simon International 1970s-80s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Milano, IT
Black lacquered plywood chair.
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama "Kazuki" Chair
By Studio Simon, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful black Kazuki chair designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon, Italy, 1968.
Wood
Set of 6 Kazuki Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Set of 6 Kazuki chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama. Structure in glossy lacquered wood, seat cushion in felt folded as the ancient Greeks used to.
Wood
Black Lacquer Kazuki Chair by Kazuhide Takahama
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Beautiful high-gloss black lacquer 'Kazuki' Dining Chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina.
Birch
orange Kazuki chair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon 60s, 70s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Padova, IT
Structure in glossy lacquered wood. The first standard modern piece of furniture on which the glossy lacquer was applied; a timeless chair, composed of slightly rounded panels. Kazu...
Wood
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H 41.74 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 2 orange Kazuki chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon 60s, 70s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Padova, IT
Structure in glossy lacquered wood. The first standard modern piece of furniture on which the glossy lacquer was applied; a timeless chair, composed of slightly rounded panels. Kazu...
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Kazuki 2 Floor or Side Lamp by Sirrah, Italy, 1970s
By Sirrah, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Vienna, AT
Its versatile design allows it to function as either a floor lamp, table or side lamp. Takahama named the Kazuki lights after his son, as he did with his 1968 Kazuki chair.
Metal, Chrome
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H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama attr. Olinto table for B&B Italia - Italy, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
The Japanese tradition of lacquerware informed Takahama’s design for the Olinto table, which recalls a pair of butterfly wings in the layered structure of its legs. Six Kazuki chairs...
Lacquer
Vintage Knoll Fully Restored Kazuhide Takahama Suzanne Sofa 55s3
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Pasadena, TX
The 1971 Kazuhide Takahama "Kazuki" chair is also made of straight, lacquered boards although the seat is leather-covered.
Leather
Vintage Knoll Fully Restored Kazuhide Takahama Suzanne Sofa 55s3
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Pasadena, TX
The 1971 Kazuhide Takahama "Kazuki" chair is also made of straight, lacquered boards although the seat is leather-covered.
Leather
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H 22.05 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Living room set by Dino Gavina and Kazuhide Takahama Simon Gavina 1980s set of 8
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
The set consists of 8 different pieces; – 2x 2-seater sofa Simone by Dino Gavina in lacquered black frame and leather – 1x 3-seater sofa Simone by Dino Gavina in lacquered black fram...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Kazuhide Takahama was a Japanese designer born in Miyazaki, Japan. After graduating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1953, Takahama designed the Japanese Pavilion for the Milan Triennale. There he met Dino Gavina, and over the next decade, Takahama designed several pieces for Gavina.
Later, Takahama also collaborated with B&B Italia, Simon and Knoll, just to name a few. His designs are clear in line and shape and have a high-quality design. With the functionalist approach to modernism, he designed with a Japanese sense of material and aesthetics conveniently combined with Western elements.
Find vintage Kazuhide Takahama furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Morentz)
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