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Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

$3,000 / set

Set of Side Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Invented in the United States in 1958, FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) is a new material that was widely introduced in public spaces such as Olympic stadiums, stadiums, and station wa...

Category

1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Kotobuki Seating

Materials

Acrylic

1960s Monumental Fiberglass Aardvark Bench for Kotobuki Japan
1960s Monumental Fiberglass Aardvark Bench for Kotobuki Japan

1960s Monumental Fiberglass Aardvark Bench for Kotobuki Japan

$18,500

1960s Monumental Fiberglass Aardvark Bench for Kotobuki Japan

By Kotobuki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental fiberglass bench in the shape of an Aardvark, made for Kotobuki Japan in the 1960s. White fiberglass outer shell with pink fiberglass underside. Newly made custom seat cus...

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Kotobuki Seating

Materials

Cotton, Fiberglass

Sori Yanagi Side Chairs for Kotobuki, Pair, Designed in 1969
Sori Yanagi Side Chairs for Kotobuki, Pair, Designed in 1969

Sori Yanagi Side Chairs for Kotobuki, Pair, Designed in 1969

$2,180 / set

Sori Yanagi Side Chairs for Kotobuki, Pair, Designed in 1969

By Kotobuki, Sori Yanagi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Stackable side chairs designed by Sori Yanagi in 1969 and manufactured by Kotobuki. Sold as a pair. Priced in pair. Upholstery, FRP (fiber-glass reinforced plastic), steel.

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1970s Japanese Vintage Kotobuki Seating

Materials

Steel

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Kotobuki seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Kotobuki seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kotobuki seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Kotobuki were created in the mid-century modern style in japan during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Akita Mokko, Junzo Sakakura, and Tendo Mokko. Prices for Kotobuki seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,180 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,790.