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Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii
Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

$2,400

H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 29.93 in

Shigeru Uchida 'Z' Chair Mid Century Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Vancouver, BC

A specimen. This is not the NY chair. Indoor camp sensibilities for the modern age. Something of a

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of “Moji” Armchairs by Shigeru Uchida for Poltrona Frau, Italy
Pair of “Moji” Armchairs by Shigeru Uchida for Poltrona Frau, Italy

Pair of “Moji” Armchairs by Shigeru Uchida for Poltrona Frau, Italy

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

Shigeru Uchida for Poltrona Frau. Known for his architectural and minimalist approach, Uchida created the

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare postmodern ISU armchair with cast aluminium by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe
Rare postmodern ISU armchair with cast aluminium by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe

Rare postmodern ISU armchair with cast aluminium by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe

By Pastoe

Located in London, GB

for only a short period of time by Pastoe. In keeping with Uchida's minimalist approach, the chair

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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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October Chair by Shigeru Uchida
October Chair by Shigeru Uchida

October Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

October Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Located in PARIS, FR

October Chair made from black lacquered Tubular Steel with steel mesh Uchida used a symmetrical and

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

September Chair by Shigeru Uchida
September Chair by Shigeru Uchida

September Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Unavailable

H 26.74 in W 35.24 in D 17.92 in

September Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Located in PARIS, FR

Japanese Designer Shigeru Uchida is mostly known for his work as an Interior Architect, some of his

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

OKAZAKI CHAIR green & blue by Shigeru UCHIDA
OKAZAKI CHAIR green & blue by Shigeru UCHIDA

OKAZAKI CHAIR green & blue by Shigeru UCHIDA

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 15.36 in D 18.51 in

OKAZAKI CHAIR green & blue by Shigeru UCHIDA

Located in Venezia, VENETO

OKAZAKI CHAIR was designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1996 for Mindscape Museum in the city of Okazaki

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Il Palazzo 'August' Armchair Shigeru Uchida
Il Palazzo 'August' Armchair Shigeru Uchida

Il Palazzo 'August' Armchair Shigeru Uchida

Unavailable

H 80 in W 66 in D 46 in

Il Palazzo 'August' Armchair Shigeru Uchida

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This chair was designed by Shigeru Uchida for the Hotel Il Palazzo, project led by Aldo Rossi in

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rattan chair by Shigeru UCHIDA
Rattan chair by Shigeru UCHIDA

Rattan chair by Shigeru UCHIDA

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in

Rattan chair by Shigeru UCHIDA

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This rattan chair has been design by Shigeru Uchida in 1974. While being one of his earliest works

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Nirvana Chair by Shigeru Uchida
Nirvana Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Nirvana Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 33.08 in D 27.56 in

Nirvana Chair by Shigeru Uchida

Located in Venezia, VENETO

The Nirvana Chair was designed in 1981 by Shigeru Uchida. Its extraordinary shape was the upmost

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA
OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA

OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 15.36 in D 18.51 in

OKAZAKI CHAIR red & orange by Shigeru UCHIDA

Located in Venezia, VENETO

OKAZAKI CHAIR was designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1996 for Mindscape Museum in the city of Okazaki

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Shigeru Uchida Z Chair/Rocker Made in Japan
Shigeru Uchida Z Chair/Rocker Made in Japan

Shigeru Uchida Z Chair/Rocker Made in Japan

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H 33 in W 22.5 in D 31 in

Shigeru Uchida Z Chair/Rocker Made in Japan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Uchida chair with a canvas sling. Missing it's head pillow. Made in Japan! Chair folds flat for easy

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair
Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair

Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair

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H 30.5 in W 25 in D 28 in

Sueki Uchida Leather Sling Chair

By Uchida

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Japanese folding lounge chair by Suekichi Uchida from the 1970s. Design employs the same folding

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Uchida Folding Canvas Chairs with one Ottoman
Pair Uchida Folding Canvas Chairs with one Ottoman

Pair Uchida Folding Canvas Chairs with one Ottoman

By Uchida

Located in New York, NY

canvas seats ( showing stains ) and bright steel frames. Chairs bear original "Uchida Made in Japan Z

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Shigeru Uchida Japanese Mid Century Z Chair
Shigeru Uchida Japanese Mid Century Z Chair

Shigeru Uchida Japanese Mid Century Z Chair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Shigeru Uchida Japanese mid century Z chair Chair measures: 22 wide x 27 deep x 36 inches high

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s by Takeshi Nii for Suekichi Uchida Japan, Folding Chairs
1960s by Takeshi Nii for Suekichi Uchida Japan, Folding Chairs

1960s by Takeshi Nii for Suekichi Uchida Japan, Folding Chairs

By Uchida, Takeshi Nii

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful minimal NY chairs with mahogany armrests. Designed by Takeshi Nii. Manufactured by

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Uchida leather folding chair
Uchida leather folding chair

Uchida leather folding chair

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H 33 in W 24 in D 29 in

Uchida leather folding chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very comfortable leather chair designed by Uchida.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida
Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida

Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida

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H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Shigeru Uchida's design August series announced in 1989. "Uchida Shigeru II Palazzo" Exhibition

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Memphis Group Furniture

Materials

Wood

April 1981 by Shigeru Uchida
April 1981 by Shigeru Uchida

April 1981 by Shigeru Uchida

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H 24.81 in W 21.26 in D 17.72 in

April 1981 by Shigeru Uchida

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair, "April," was designed by Uchida Shigeru. This chair was designed by him in 1981, and

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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida with Brown Color
Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida with Brown Color

Dinning Chair with Five Legs by Shigeru Uchida with Brown Color

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Shigeru Uchida's design August series announced in 1989. "Uchida Shigeru II Palazzo" Exhibition

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Memphis Group Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather and Chrome Sling Chair
Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather and Chrome Sling Chair

Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather and Chrome Sling Chair

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H 34.5 in W 23.25 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather and Chrome Sling Chair

By Takeshi Nii, Sueki Uchida

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Takeshi Nii for Sueki Uchida, circa 1970s. Features a

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Modernist Folding Sling Chair by Uchida
Japanese Modernist Folding Sling Chair by Uchida

Japanese Modernist Folding Sling Chair by Uchida

By Uchida

Located in Rochester, NY

the Takeshi NII NY folding chair also by Uchida.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Takeshi Nii "NY" Set of 2 Folding Chairs for Suekichi Uchida, 1958s, Japan
Takeshi Nii "NY" Set of 2 Folding Chairs for Suekichi Uchida, 1958s, Japan

Takeshi Nii "NY" Set of 2 Folding Chairs for Suekichi Uchida, 1958s, Japan

By Takeshi Nii, Sueki Uchida

Located in The Hague, NL

Suekichi Uchida in 1958s, Japan. The chairs were named 'NY' after the designer's family name, meaning 'new

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather Sling Chair
Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather Sling Chair

Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather Sling Chair

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H 32 in W 24 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Takeshi Nii Leather Sling Chair

By Sueki Uchida, Takeshi Nii

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern director designed lounge chair by Takeshi Nii, circa 1970s. This low sling chair

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Suekichi Uchida Folding Sling Chair
Suekichi Uchida Folding Sling Chair

Suekichi Uchida Folding Sling Chair

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H 33 in W 23 in D 31 in

Suekichi Uchida Folding Sling Chair

By Uchida

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A Japanese folding sling chair by Suekichi Uchida. No rips, tears, or holes. Canvas sling in

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Japanese Uchida Midcentury Folding Chairs
Pair of Japanese Uchida Midcentury Folding Chairs

Pair of Japanese Uchida Midcentury Folding Chairs

By Uchida

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Japanese Uchida Mid-Century Folding Chairs. These sleek vinyl and chrome folding chairs

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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century 'X' Folding Chair by Uchida
Vintage Mid-Century 'X' Folding Chair by Uchida

Vintage Mid-Century 'X' Folding Chair by Uchida

By Uchida

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a Mid-Century Modern folding lounge chair by Uchida, circa 1970s, Japan. It features a

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Uchida Leather Lounge Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Uchida Leather Lounge Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Uchida Leather Lounge Chair

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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 29.25 in

Vintage Mid-Century Uchida Leather Lounge Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a vintage Mid-Century lounge chair by Uchida. It has the original distressed leather

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Nirvana Chair Shigeru Uchida
Nirvana Chair Shigeru Uchida

Nirvana Chair Shigeru Uchida

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H 26.38 in W 33.08 in D 27.56 in

Nirvana Chair Shigeru Uchida

Located in Venezia, VENETO

One of the shapes that the black pipe chairs designed by Uchida have reached while evolving and

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Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii
Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii

Folding Sling Seat Rocking Lounge Chair by Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Fulton, CA

ergonomic design of this chair provides optimal comfort. A canvas sling seat over a tubular steel chrome

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

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