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MiD CENTURY RESTORED BRAZILLIAN HARDWOOD 1966 MODEL NO SM7008 THREE SEAT SOFA

$10,959.96
£7,950
€9,283.58
CA$15,154.09
A$16,637.31
CHF 8,679.72
MX$201,334.56
NOK 108,786.79
SEK 102,505.76
DKK 69,299.44

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971) for Tendō Mokkō 'Haco' three seater sofa, circa 1966 made from Brazilian Rosewood in Japan Model No SM7008 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price Isamu Kenmochi (Japanese: 剣持勇, 1912 - 1971) was a Japanese modernist designer significant in the development of Japanese industrial design after World War II. Isamu Kenmochi was born on 2 January 1912 in Tokyo. Kenmochi graduated from the Tokyo College of Industrial Arts (Japanese: 東京高等工芸学校, now Chiba University Faculty of Engineering) in 1932. After his graduation, Kenmochi worked at the Industrial Arts Research Institute in Tokyo. Kenmochi met artist and designer Isamu Noguchi in the summer of 1950 on Noguchi's first trip to Japan. Together, the two developed a number of furniture designs, pioneering the Japanese Modern style which integrated the material culture of Japanese furniture with modernist styles. In 1952, Kenmochi visited the United States, later writing about the visit in the Industrial Arts Research Institute's publication, Kogei Nyusu. Later that year, Kenmochi became a founding member of the Japan Industrial Designers Association. This sofa is one of his finest works, its made as mentioned with a Brazilian Rosewood frame which uses the finest cuts of veneer applied to a bentwood, plywood frame which is the same technique Eames was using at the time This piece is fully restored to include having new nero black leather upholstery, the frame has been lightly washed back and french polished, the end result is an exquisite piece 3 seat sofa dimensions Height:- 67cm, frame only without the back cushions 55cm Width:- 183.5cm Depth:- 75cm Seat height:- 42cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Creator:
    Isamu Kenmochi (Designer),Tendo Mokko (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 72.25 in (183.5 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1966
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823346691222

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