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Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Japan, 1960s

$12,000
£9,215.48
€10,560.83
CA$16,893.04
A$18,923.93
CHF 9,842.80
MX$230,832.94
NOK 125,311.90
SEK 118,160.19
DKK 78,823.15

About the Item

A sculptural pair of rattan lounge chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Yamakawa Rattan, one of Japan’s foremost makers of handwoven furniture. The organically rounded forms and seamless rattan weave embody both the modernist sensibility of the time and the natural warmth of Japanese material culture. Each chair features a deep, bowl-like seat with a deep blue cushion for enhanced comfort and contrast. This pair offers exceptional versatility in contemporary interiors — ideal as statement lounge chairs in residential spaces, reading corners, sunrooms, or even commercial environments or working spaces seeking quiet elegance and sculptural presence.
  • Creator:
    Isamu Kenmochi (Designer),Yamakawa Rattan (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Tokyo, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2614346115722

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