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.
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Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Black Lacquered Wood Leather Two-Seater Sofa 1977
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in bari, IT
Disegnato da Kazuhide Takahama per la divisione Studio Simon di Gavina negli anni '70, questo divano biposto appartiene al corpus di mobili laccati nato dalla collaborazione di Takah...
Wood, Animal Skin
Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Black Lacquered Wood Leather Two-Seater Sofa 1977
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in bari, IT
Disegnato da Kazuhide Takahama per la divisione Studio Simon di Gavina negli anni ’70, questo divano biposto appartiene al corpus di mobili laccati nato dalla collaborazione di Takah...
Wood, Animal Skin
Kazuhide Takahama, Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974 (Big Size)
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama (Japan, 1930 - Bologna, 2010) "MANTILLA" SOFA wooden frame, padded and covered in velvet in shades of white Production Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974 Bibliography: Ac...
Velvet, Wood
Lacquered sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. Italy, 1975
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in MADRID, ES
A sofa by Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama featuring a box-shaped wooden frame lacquered using traditional Japanese techniques, with softly rounded edges and large, original cushi...
Steel
Blue "Mantilla" Sofa by Kazuide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1974
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Milan, IT
"Mantilla" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. Early edition with dark blue chenille removable cover and black padded base. Japanese design essentiality meets extreme seating...
Chenille, Foam
Kazuhide Takahama Naeko sofa, mid-century modern 1958, cherry wood, Gavina spa
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa designed by Kazuhide Takahama dating back to Gavina’s first production. Cherry-wood structure, original upholstery. The project for Naeko was developed when Kazuhide Taka...
Wood
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, Velvet and Steel, Italy, 1965, set of five. Introducing the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazu...
Velvet, Foam
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Sofa D, Kvadrat wool or velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Mint green Mantilla Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mantilla sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. The Mantilla's name comes from the mantle which covers it. The idea comes from the memory of protecting the furniture of holiday ...
Velvet
Kazuhide Takahama Sofa for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1975
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in bari, IT
This sofa by Kazuhide Takahama is the perfect fusion of typical Japanese minimalism and Italian luxury of that period. Takahama’s design philosophy saw furniture as a sculptural ‘box...
Fabric, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Naeko sofa (daily bed), metal structure, 1957, Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina. Supporting structure in metal, polyurethane foam padding, original upholstery, slightly elastic woode...
Metal
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Double Sofa DD Kvadrat wool or velvet Paradisoterrestre
By Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Naeko Sofa, cherry wood & linen velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1958 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017 Materials: Cherry-wood structure, brass finishes, polyurethane foam padding, upholstery in linen velvet (different colours availa...
Brass
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Double Sofa LL Kvadrat wool or velvet Paradisoterrestre
By Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Mantilla Sofa 160, chenille velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017 Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
Velvet, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama, 1957, New Upholstery
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama - New Upholstery.
Fabric, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Sofa L, Kvadrat wool or velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018 Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Naeko Sofa, Special Edition by Kiko Kostadinov
By Kazuhide Takahama, Kiko Kostadinov, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1958 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023 Materials: cherry-wood structure, brass finishes, polyurethane foam padding, upholstery in jacquard fabrics designed by Kiko Kostadinov...
Brass
Kazuhide Takahama Mantilla Sofa 290, chenille velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017 Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
Velvet, Plywood
Kazuhide Takahama Mantilla Sofa 225, chenille velvet, Paradisoterrestre
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017 Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
Velvet, Plywood
"Naeko" 3-Seat Sofa by Kazuhide TAKAHAMA-Edition Gavina 1957
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brussels, BE
"Naeko" 3-seat sofa by Kazuhide TAKAHAMA-Edition: Gavina 1957.
Textile
$22,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, Velvet and Steel, Italy, 1965, set of five. Introducing the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazu...
Velvet, Foam
$5,870 / set
H 41.74 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
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. Set of four Kazuki model chairs with structure entirely in orange-red lacquered wood, with geometric...
Wood
$7,200 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 dining chairs "Iside" designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4 postmodern dining chairs, model "Iside", designed by Kazuhide Takahama. Chairs were manufactured by Gavina, featuring minimalist design, with...
Steel
1972 Dino Gavina Studio Simon Kazuhide Takahama Sectional Sofa
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Biella, IT
Kazuide Takahama design years 1972 sofa Antelami from Gavina/Simon International Italy Sofa peninsula set of 7 pieces in "chenille" textile is in good ...
Chenille
$1,022 / item
H 44.1 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Black laquered and leather chair “Kazuki” by K. Takahama for Simon Gavina 70's
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
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
$2,182 / set
H 71 in W 46 in D 45 in
Set of "Tulu" chairs by Kazhuide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Set of 4 'Tulu' chairs by Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010) for Simon International, Italy, 1968. The Tulu chairs are slender, elegant, with a thin and slender profile that adapt with s...
Metal
$6,318 / set
H 28.75 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Set of 11 Tulu Chairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy 1968
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Hellouw, NL
A clear line, a light silhouette and a sense of restraint define the Tulu chair by Kazuhide Takahama. Designed in 1968 for Dino Gavina’s Simon company, the model reflects the meeting...
Chrome
$2,941Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Rennie Dining Chair Set by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, Italy, 1980's
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design 'RENNIE' Dining Chair set of 8 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, made in Italy 1980's. Architectural design dining chairs in dark brown. The seat and b...
Faux Leather, Wood
$12,591
H 25.2 in W 59.85 in D 34.65 in
Kazuhide Takahama two-seater 'Marcel' sofa for Gavina, Italy, 1965
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
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 Jap...
Cowhide
$9,191
H 28.75 in W 88.59 in D 30.32 in
Kazuhide Takahama Naeko sofa (daily bed), metal structure, 1957, Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina. Supporting structure in metal, polyurethane foam padding, original upholstery, slightly elastic woode...
Metal
$2,853 / set
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of six dining chairs "Gaja", Italy
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Argelato, BO
Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina Set of four six chairs "Gaja" an elegant but essential project, which combines the Japanese conceptual universe with Italian style. Upon request i...
Metal, Chrome
On Hold|$6,893
H 25.6 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama, two seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant two-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. This sofa shows an impressive curved shape perfectly p...
Chrome, Iron
$1,665
H 41.74 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon / Gavina by Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The success of lacquered models has slowly invested the world market, adding another medal to the history of Italian design. It is in this fervor (we come to 1970) that the Kazuki c...
Beech, Lacquer
On Hold|$9,191
H 25.6 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama, 4 Seat or Large 3 seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant large three-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s. This important sofa shows an impressive curved...
Chrome, Iron
$6,893Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Set of 8 chairs mod. Rennie by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning set composed by 8 chairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced for Simon Gavina. Solid wood structure with original leather cover and seat. Perfect vintage condition P...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 33.47 in
Vintage lacquer and leather sofa set by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1970
By Kazuhide Takahama, Studio Simon
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage sofa set designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon. Beautiful black lacquered panels with comfy black leather cushions. The sofas are labelled underneath the cush...
Leather, Lacquer
Kazuhide Takahama Suzanne Large Sofa for Knoll
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Oakville, CA
Design care of Kazuhide Takahama. Made by Knoll International. Sofa have been restored with new foam and reupholstered in a stunning geometric taupe, brown and black print. Chrome fe...
Chrome
Sold
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
"Marcel" Modular Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s, Cognac Leather
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exclusive and iconic piece, the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s. This remarkable design exemplifies the clean lines and understated elegance character...
Aluminum
"Seville" sofa by Kazuide Takahama for Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and rare sofa model "Seville" designed by Kazuide Takahama and produced by Simon Gavina in the 1990s, a tribute and evolution of the "Mantilla" sofa designed by the same 20 ...
Fabric
Sold
H 25.2 in W 98.43 in D 34.65 in
Kazuhide Takahama three-seater Marcel sofa for Gavina, Italy, 1965
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in London, GB
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 Jap...
Cowhide
Mantilla Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two seater sofa by Kazuhide Takahama with black wool upholstery. Made in Italy circa 1974. Biography: V. Vercelloni, L’avventura del Design: Gavina, Jaca Book, 1987, tav. 90.
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon / Gavina by Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The success of lacquered models has slowly invested the world market, adding another medal to the history of Italian design. It was in this fervor (we came to 1970) that the Sofa wa...
Velvet, Beech
'Marcel' Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy, 1960
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Marcel 3-seater sofa, designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured by Gavina, features a shaped polyurethane structure with polished aluminum brackets. Reupholstered in a beautiful...
Bouclé
Sold
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Lacquered Sofa and Armchairs by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International
Located in Padova, IT
Outstanding living room set composed of a 2 seater sofa and 2 armchairs designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced by Simon Internationalin 1970s. Frame made by black lacquered wood...
Velvet, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama Mantilla Sofa
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
A Kazuhide Takahama 'Mantilla' sofa for Gavina, Italy 1974. The Mantilla's name comes from the mantle which covers it, which is made from a crush velvet that drapes just so. Kazuh...
Fabric, Velvet, Polystyrene
Kazuhide Takahama Mantilla Sofa for Gavina, Italy, 1974
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Takahama was inspired by the ancient memory of taking care of the furniture in holiday mansions by covering them with fabrics during the long winter months. The Mantilla’s name comes...
Velvet
Sold
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Knoll modular ‘Marcel’ sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy Circa 1960s
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
'Marcel' lounge chair designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, Italy circa 1960s. This particular set was distributed and sold by Knoll furniture, as tagged. These chairs are perfec...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Sofa Set Gavina, Italy, 1965
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and minimalistic set of 'Marcel' sofas designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced in Italy by Gavina in 1965. This beautiful set is in very good condition and has been reup...
Aluminum
Kazuhide Takahama "Suzanne" Sofa for Knoll
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, Knoll, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in San Diego, CA
Knoll Suzanne sofa designed in 1965 by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Italy : Knoll. This sofa is the rare 8 ft long version which is unavailable from Knol...
Metal, Chrome
'Mantilla' Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Mantilla' sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina. Original mint crushed velvet cover, easily removable. Sourced outside of Florence, Italy. Kazuhide Takahama (1920-2013) was a Japanese-born, Italian-inspired lighting and furniture designer. Takahama worked and taught in Japan but ultimately relocated to Bologna, Italy in 1963 where he fostered relationships and collaborations with renowned Italian designers. Takahama’s work reflects this east and west design fusion with a modern touch. He has worked with Gavina, Cassina, Paradisoterrestre and B&B Italia, among others. Takahama’s Saghi Lounge Chair...
Upholstery, Velvet