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Place of Origin: Japanese
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

2-Seat Lounge Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko   Design: Isamu Kenmochi   Produced by Akita Mokko, Japan’s only specialist bentwood furniture manufacturer, the No.80 lo...

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1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Beech

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...

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1980s Primitive Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...

Category

2010s Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

Pair of Arm Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

These are 60s-70s chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokkou. The original stickers still exist. All frames are made of bent solid beech wood. Akita Mokkou has a history of o...

Category

1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Beech

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair black Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair black Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair black Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is special black model in 2021 for Comme des Garcons special event. Sold as make to or...

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs
Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

Maruni Mokko of Japan Folding Sling Chairs

By Maruni

Located in Chicago, IL

Maruni Mokko of Japan folding sling chairs, Quarter sawn oak frame with original brown nylon mesh. Original very good condition. Label on unde...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi  , Circa 1980s

Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s

By Isamu Kenmochi, Yamakawa Rattan

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.

Category

1980s Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Junzo Sakakura chair
Junzo Sakakura chair

Junzo Sakakura chair

By Junzo Sakakura, Tendo Mokko

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chaise modèle 3221 par Junzo Sakakura pour Tendo Mokko, Japon, vers 1953

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Plywood

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

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 Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition
C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition

C603 Chair by Yuzuru Yamakawa, New Edition

By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1, Feelgood design

Located in Courbevoie, FR

The C603 chair by Japanese designer Yuzuru Yamakawa, designed in the 1960s but still in tune with today's design and comfort requirements. The C603 chair in...

Category

1950s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck
Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck

Marie Christine Doner S’il Vous Plait High Stool Side Table Postmodern Starck

By Marie Christine Doner

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

S’il vous plait designed by Marie Christine Doner for Idee, Japan. This is one of Origami collection released in 11 furnitures in 1986. Originally bar stool, but usable as side table.

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.8 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan
Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan

Teiza Isu, Lounge Chair by Junzo Sakakura & Daisaku Cho, Tendo Mokko, Japan

By Tendo Mokko, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Cho

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined and sculptural lounge chair born from the visionary collaboration between Daisaku Cho and Junzo Sakakura—central figures of Japanese modernism. Produced by Tendo Mokko, th...

Category

1950s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko
Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko

Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko

By Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Tendo Mokko has long used outside furniture designers, which is unusual for Japanese manufacturers, and some of its products have been on sale for nearly half a century. The technolo...

Category

1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Dining Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s
Dining Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s

Dining Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1980s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, this dining chairs is a refined example of Japanese modern design, combining elegant proportions with exceptional craftsmanship. The chai...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Armchair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1980s
Japanese Armchair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1980s

Japanese Armchair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1980s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined vintage armchair produced by Tendo Mokko, one of Japan’s most celebrated furniture manufacturers, known for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless modern design. This ...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960s Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi/KOTOBUKI origin・Japanese Modern Mid Century
1960s Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi/KOTOBUKI origin・Japanese Modern Mid Century

1960s Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi/KOTOBUKI origin・Japanese Modern Mid Century

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in 足利市, JP

An exceptional, 100% authentic piece of Japanese Mid-Century Modern design history: an Original 1960s FRP Armchair by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki. Designed by the legendary Isamu Ken...

Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Japanese Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Sampei Design Institute
Vintage Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Sampei Design Institute

Vintage Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Sampei Design Institute

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Designed by Isamu Kenmochi, one of the most influential figures in postwar Japanese design, this vintage lounge sofa embodies a unique dialogue between Scandinavian modernism and Jap...

Category

1960s Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu...

Category

1970s Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture and soft feel that comes from years of use. You can enjoy the changes in the leath...

Category

Early 20th Century Showa Japanese Chairs

Materials

Leather

Isamu Kenmochi Armchair for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s
Isamu Kenmochi Armchair for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s

Isamu Kenmochi Armchair for Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined armchair designed by renowned Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko. Characterized by its elegant spindle-back construction and clean architectural l...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rattan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan
Rattan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan

Rattan Stool by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A charming rattan stool designed by Isamu Kenmochi in the 1960s and produced by Yamakawa Rattan in 1990s, one of Japan’s most esteemed rattan manufacturers. The soft, organic silhoue...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simply an exquisite example of a late 19th Century (circa 1870s-1890s) Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair in a single family's collection for 75 years. Stunning hand-carved chrysant...

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Late 19th Century Other Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Tadao Ando Chair "TA001P Dream Chair", circa 2014, Japan
Tadao Ando Chair "TA001P Dream Chair", circa 2014, Japan

Tadao Ando Chair "TA001P Dream Chair", circa 2014, Japan

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Tadao Ando

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Chair in oak veneer, upholstered in leather with a small, relaxing neck pillow. Very decorative piece. Designed by Ando Tadao for Carl Hansen...

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2010s Other Japanese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic
U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic

U Stool Takuya Hamajima Contemporary Zen Japanese Ceramic

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Contemporary Japanese style chair. Rather sculpture than chair. Made of rusted steel, ceramic, and wood. Base is steel. Seat is ceramic. Arm pane...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japonisme Japanese Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo
School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo

School Desk Set from French Institute of Japan, Tokyo

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Size : W 700, D 500, H 710 mm (Desk) W 410, D 465, H 785, SH 450 mm (Chair) Both items were used in the Institut français du Japon. The architecture designed by Sakakura Junzo...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the magnificent joints show the high level of craftsmanship. Compared to a typical dining cha...

Category

Early 20th Century Taisho Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black model is produced in 2019 for Comme des Garcons special event. Condition is never use...

Category

1980s Minimalist Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lounge Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki, Japan, 1966s
Lounge Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki, Japan, 1966s

Lounge Chair, Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki, Japan, 1966s

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A mid-century lounge chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki. This chair features an organically contoured upholstered shell in a warm green tone, supported by elegant chromed...

Category

1960s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dining Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s
Dining Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s

Dining Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A finely balanced dining chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko, exemplifying the restrained beauty and human-centered precision of Japanese modernism. The chair’s form — ...

Category

1970s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swivel Chair, Sakakura Design Association, Japan, 1970s
Swivel Chair, Sakakura Design Association, Japan, 1970s

Swivel Chair, Sakakura Design Association, Japan, 1970s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A modernist swivel chair produced in Japan, developed under the direction of the Sakakura design association. The chair clearly reflects the design language and architectural clarit...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

Muji 2.5 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Muji 2.5 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a f...

Category

2010s Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

1980s Tendo Mokko vintage Chair:Japanese Modern・Mid Century・Jean Prouvé style
1980s Tendo Mokko vintage Chair:Japanese Modern・Mid Century・Jean Prouvé style

1980s Tendo Mokko vintage Chair:Japanese Modern・Mid Century・Jean Prouvé style

Located in 足利市, JP

An exceptional and highly rare piece of Japanese modernist design history: an Original 1980s Custom-Ordered Bentwood & Steel-Form Side Chair by Tendo Mokko . Reportedly produced ...

Category

Late 20th Century Showa Japanese Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Plywood

Muji 1 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
Muji 1 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

Muji 1 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Muji 1 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of Y...

Category

2010s Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

2000s by Tsutomu Kurokawa/Mapell Chair WAADZWIZ・Japanese Post Modern Space Age
2000s by Tsutomu Kurokawa/Mapell Chair WAADZWIZ・Japanese Post Modern Space Age

2000s by Tsutomu Kurokawa/Mapell Chair WAADZWIZ・Japanese Post Modern Space Age

Located in 足利市, JP

A rare and avant-garde masterpiece of Y2K Japanese minimalism: the Original 2000 "Mapell" Chair by Tsutomu Kurokawa for waazwiz. Designed at the turn of the millennium, this chair pe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Polycarbonate

Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Side Chair with cushion by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Isamu Kenmochi, Kotobuki

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 Showa Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair
Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

Muji 2 Seater Chair Japanese Contemporary Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Muji 2 seater chair. Kenta Hirai created it with the technique "Free form lamination." It has characteristic streamlined combined back and seat. Made of ...

Category

2010s Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

HAL2 Chair Shiro Kuramata
HAL2 Chair Shiro Kuramata

HAL2 Chair Shiro Kuramata

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

HAL2 chair designed by Shiro Kuramata for Cassina Inderdecor in 1987. Vinyl seat and expand metal back.

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural wood Chair glamping

By Zougei, Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Irritable person Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved furniture Material: zelkova. This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood...

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2010s Tribal Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965
Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of "Kabuto" lounge chairs, model OM 5006, designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Tendo Mokko, starting in 1961, Japan. With a fixed base, this model stands out for its enveloping silhouette and soft pink fabric upholstery. The curved backrest is designed to follow the natural lines of the body, while the thick cushioning offers a comfortable and supportive seat. Developed in close partnership with Tendo Mokko, the Kabuto chair...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Child Chair Tribal Glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Child Chair Tribal Glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zogei Furniture Sculptural Child Chair Tribal Glamping

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: Because a bus passed Sculptural stool by Zogei carved furniture Material: Yoshino cherry This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Ni...

Category

2010s Tribal Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop
Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop

Karim Rashid Aphex Chair Space Age Digital Pop

By Karim Rashid, Idée Japan

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Aphex chair designed by Karim Rashid for Idee, Japan. This is one of Karim Rashid furniture produced by Idee in the 90s to early 2000s. Designed in 1997. Black and gray color combina...

Category

1990s Space Age Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Japanese EDO Chair by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Corporation, 1980s
Postmodern Japanese EDO Chair by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Corporation, 1980s

Postmodern Japanese EDO Chair by Kisho Kurokawa for PPM Corporation, 1980s

By Kisho Kurokawa

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This chair from the EDO series was designed by the Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa in the 1980s and was manufactured by PPM Corporation, Tokyo. The design concept of the EDO serie...

Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Emperor Chair - a Pair
Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Emperor Chair - a Pair

Vintage Asian Reclaimed Wood Emperor Chair - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of Vintage Asian Emperor Chairs crafted from reclaimed wood, featuring intricate carvings and a rich patina that tells a story of heritage and artistry. These unique ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

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 Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Fiberglass

Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan
Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan

Kabuto Armchair, Isamu Kenmochi, 1960s, Japan

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An iconic example of Japanese modernist design, the Kabuto Chair was designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko. Named after the traditional helmet shape ...

Category

1960s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Chair QA-90, Katsuo Matsumura
Rattan Chair QA-90, Katsuo Matsumura

Rattan Chair QA-90, Katsuo Matsumura

By Katsuo Matsumura

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Lounge chair (model: QA-90) designed by Japanese designer Katsuo Matsumura (1923-1991). Produced from one of the most ecological material - Yamakawa Rattan. A simple and graceful d...

Category

1960s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Aluminum Triangle Chair designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan
Aluminum Triangle Chair designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

Aluminum Triangle Chair designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

By Donald Judd, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Kyoto, JP

Designed by Tadashi Murase, the Aluminum Triangle Chair is a sculptural seating object that explores structural minimalism, balance, and negative space. Constructed from aluminum hon...

Category

2010s Minimalist Japanese Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Aluminum Triangle Chair Hollow Black designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan
Aluminum Triangle Chair Hollow Black designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

Aluminum Triangle Chair Hollow Black designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

By Gerrit Rietveld, Donald Judd

Located in Kyoto, JP

Designed by Tadashi Murase, the Aluminum Triangle Chair is a sculptural seating object that explores structural minimalism, balance, and negative space. Constructed from aluminum hon...

Category

2010s Minimalist Japanese Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Stainless Steel "Heap" Chair, Hokuto Ando and Toshiya Hayashi
Stainless Steel "Heap" Chair, Hokuto Ando and Toshiya Hayashi

Stainless Steel "Heap" Chair, Hokuto Ando and Toshiya Hayashi

Located in Geneve, CH

Stainless steel "Heap" chair, Hokuto Ando Dimensions: 550 x 530 x 900cm Materials: Stainless steel May differ slightly from the picture, each chair is hand-sculpted and unique. ...

Category

2010s Modern Japanese Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century
Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century

Pair of Oriental Chairs, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish pair of late 19th century Japanese side chairs, each with wonderful carved leaves and orchids to the backs and legs.

Category

Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Japanese Chairs

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Armchairs model "OM5082" by DAISAKU CHOH
Pair of Armchairs model "OM5082" by DAISAKU CHOH

Pair of Armchairs model "OM5082" by DAISAKU CHOH

By Daisaku Cho

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Armchairs model "OM5082" From Series “H” Manufactured by Tendo Mokko Japan, 1970s Teak, rosewood plywood, upholstery Measurements (each) 74 × 71 × 70h cm 29,1 × 28 × 27,6h i...

Category

1970s Vintage Japanese Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak, Plywood

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A field guide for anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of French antiques