By Tendo Mokko, Saburo Inui
Located in Forest, BE
The Zataku coffee table, designed in the 1960s by Saburō
Inui for Tendo Mokko, embodies the timeless elegance of Japanese design.
A key figure of his generation, Inui redefined furniture design by merging traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation. As technical director at Tendo Mokko, he played a decisive role in establishing the company as an international reference, particularly through its mastery of bentwood and its refined, functional aesthetic.
The Zataku table stands out for its thick, carefully crafted top, showcasing a rich and nuanced wood grain. Its gently curved legs extend the lines of the tabletop with fluidity, creating an organic silhouette that balances structural clarity with soft, sculptural form.
Trained in molded plywood techniques at the Industrial Arts Institute, where he notably collaborated with Yanagi Sori...
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1960s Vintage Tendo Mokko Tables