Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Himo Chair by Riki Watanabe, 1950s
About the Item
This rope chair was designed in 1952 by Riki Watanabe. Our piece is an original one from the very first edition. This chair was thought according to Japanese low seating, before becoming iconic and is still hand-produced today in carpenters workshops. The Japanese traditionally use a cushion to sit on this chair.
The cushion is new and made with Loro Piana linen.
As a pioneer of modern Japanese design, Riki Watanabe made great contributions to design recognition in both social and educational fields throughout Japan, such as the establishment of the Japan Industrial Designers’ Association. He received many awards including the Milan Triennale Exhibition Gold Award, the Mainichi Design Award, and the Japanese Medal of Honor with purple ribbon awarded by the Government of Japan.
- Creator:Riki Watanabe (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Venezia, IT
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2019
1stDibs seller since 2023
6 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 18 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Calenzano, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Pair of Kabuto Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1960By Isamu KenmochiLocated in Venezia, VENETODesigned by Kenmochi Design Associates in 1965 Manufactured by Tendo Mokko, Japan Material: stainless steel round pipe and new upholstering with Loro Piana cashmere Dimensions: L56 P...Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Rattan Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi, 1960sBy Isamu KenmochiLocated in Venezia, VENETOThis rattan Sofa was designed by Isamu Kenmochi circa 1960s. It is part of the iconic “Rattan Furniture” series manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. No restorations or modifications ...Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Rattan
- Set of 5 Chairs by Isamu Kenmochi, circa 1950By Isamu KenmochiLocated in Venezia, VENETOThis 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 Ke...Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
MaterialsFabric, Wood
- Rattan chair by Shigeru UCHIDALocated in Venezia, VENETOThis rattan chair has been design by Shigeru Uchida in 1974. While being one of his earliest works, its lightness, the challenging thin lines and its simple form could be the most il...Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
MaterialsSteel
- Nirvana Chair by Shigeru UchidaLocated in Venezia, VENETOThe Nirvana Chair was designed in 1981 by Shigeru Uchida. Its extraordinary shape was the upmost striking one's that the Black Pipe Chairs series have reached while evolving and bei...Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Bookcases
MaterialsSteel
- OKAZAKI CHAIR green & blue by Shigeru UCHIDALocated in Venezia, VENETOOKAZAKI CHAIR was designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1996 for Mindscape Museum in the city of Okazaki. Chair elements were kept to an absolute minimum in order to realize a form of outmos...Category
2010s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Himo Chair, Yokohama Edition 1952 by Riki WatanabeBy Riki WatanabeLocated in Uccle, BERiki Watanabe 1911-2013. As a pioneer of modern Japanese design, Riki Watanabe made great contributions to design recognition in both social and educatio...Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsCord, Pine
- Riki Watanabe, "Riki Windsor" Side Chair, Pair, Designed in 1984By Riki WatanabeLocated in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JPAn excellent set of two side chairs called "Riki Windsor" designed by one of the Japanese design pioneers Riki Watanabe (1911-2013) in 1984. "Riki Win...Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Side Chairs
MaterialsOak
- Winnie Chairs by Ikea, 1950sBy Jens Hjorth, IKEALocated in Copenhagen, DKArmchair, "Winnie", Ikea, second half of the 20th century, Jens Hjorth style.Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsBeech
- 1950s Lounge ChairLocated in Tarrytown, NY1950s Lounge chair. Needs reupholstering. Marks in finish on wood as seen in pictures.Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWood
- Lounge Chair 1950sBy Dal VeraLocated in Sacile, PNLounge Chair 1950s in swedish style.Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Wood
- Lounge Chairs by Brambilla, Italy, 1950sLocated in Greding, DEPair of white upholstered lounge armchairs on conical legs in cherry by Brambilla. Domus 267 Feb. 1952.Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsCherry
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Sw 86 Chair
Sw 86 Finn Juhl
Vitra Ea 124
Wilhelm Setz
Woodmark Original Chairs
Ojai Lounge Chair
Ojai Lounge
Gray Polish Lounge Chairs
Gubi Stay Chair
Pacha Lounge Chair Armrest
G Plan 62
More Lenestolfabrikk
Pierre Paulin Pearl
San Miguelito
Tacchini Costela Chair
Tacchini Costela
Getama Flag
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson For Ficks Reed