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Set of 5 Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1950

About the Item

This unique set of 5 chairs designed by Isamu Kenmochi in the 1950s. This version of chair might be a prototype of the chair edited in 1951 - with 5 rungs - that is referenced in Kenmochi monography. It has been reupholstered with Loro Piana Cashmere.
  • Creator:
    Isamu Kenmochi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1951
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Venezia, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SEA001931stDibs: LU8564234787142
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