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Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
$16,000per set
£12,467.11per set
€14,143.55per set
CA$22,995.60per set
A$25,320.37per set
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NOK 166,673.35per set
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About the Item
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, Velvet and Steel, Italy, 1965, set of five.
Introducing the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, a paradigm of modular design conceived in 1965 as a tribute by Dino Gavina to his esteemed friend Marcel Duchamp. This collection, embodying a harmonious blend of technical innovation and artistic collaboration, showcases Takahama's architectural prowess and his enduring partnership with Gavina. The Marcel collection represents a radical departure from conventional furniture design, embodying the ethos of functionality, versatility, and aesthetic fluidity.
Crafted with meticulous attention to form and materiality, the Marcel modular sofa system redefines spatial composition through its endless configurability. Its foundational elements, constructed from high-density foam supported by sleek aluminum brackets, offer both structural integrity and visual lightness. This innovative approach to modular design allows for an array of spatial arrangements, from intimate seating to expansive sectional configurations, accommodating a variety of living spaces and user needs.
For pop design and architecture enthusiasts, the sofa offers a unique opportunity to incorporate a model of design history into contemporary settings.
Our atelier restored and reupholstered the sofa. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us to create the object you desire.
- Creator:Kazuhide Takahama (Designer),Gavina (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 34.26 in (87 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1965
- Condition:Reupholstered. We accurately check the quality of every object. Our in-house expert craftsmen carefully reviewed the item. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us for additional information.
- Seller Location:Lonigo, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3756343596622
Kazuhide Takahama
Kazuhide Takahama was a Japanese designer born in Miyazaki, Japan. After graduating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1953, Takahama designed the Japanese Pavilion for the Milan Triennale. There he met Dino Gavina, and over the next decade, Takahama designed several pieces for Gavina.
Later, Takahama also collaborated with B&B Italia, Simon and Knoll, just to name a few. His designs are clear in line and shape and have a high-quality design. With the functionalist approach to modernism, he designed with a Japanese sense of material and aesthetics conveniently combined with Western elements.
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