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"Belo Horizonte" Armchair, by Lucas Takaoka, 2021, Brazilian Contemporary Design

$6,300
£4,783.74
€5,470.56
CA$8,802.01
A$9,789.76
CHF 5,111.91
MX$119,130.97
NOK 65,286.87
SEK 61,227.57
DKK 40,828.91
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About the Item

The Belo Horizonte lounge chair was created by Lucas Takaoka in 2021. The piece has a simple but outstanding design. The structure is made of solid wood. The seat and backrest cushion can be upholstered using fabric or leather. Lucas Takaoka is today considered an important name in contemporary Brazilian design. Grandson of the late engineer Yojiro Takaoka, one of the founders of Alphaville, Lucas graduated in Architecture and Urbanism and interned in offices of professionals like Graciela Piñero and Arthur Casas, where he acquired enough experience to open his own office.
  • Creator:
    Lucas Takaoka (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2021
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    10-11 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sao Paulo, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3173328125412

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