Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Chairs, Model S-3048m

A set of twelve chairs by the Japanese designer Isamu Kenmochi, in maple & Pierre Frey fabric, manufactured by Akita Mokko, Japan, circa 1960.

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...

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...

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...

Isamu Kenmochi rosewood and leather sofa, for Tendo Mokko, 1967.

Kabuto office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1961. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a bea...

Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Japanese Bentwood & Shag Wool Stools Japan, circa 1960s Manufactured by Akita Mokko Beautifully preserved, timeless classics Sculpted bentwood beech base newl...

Gorgeous woven wicker settee by Isamu Kenmochi. Perfect scale, and very good condition. Rare, early piece of his work.  

This lounge chair was introduced by Isamu Kenmochi Design Laboratory in 1960. It was designed for installation at the Otone Country Club in Japan. It is a rare piece among Isamu Kenm...

A dining chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi and produced by Akita Mokko, a Japanese workshop renowned for its over 100-year tradition of bentwood craftsmanship. The design is marked b...