Coffee or Side Table by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo, Japan, 1967

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Coffee or Side Table by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo, Japan, 1967

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Beautiful coffee / side table designed by Isamu Kenmochi, manufactured by Tendo in Japan in 1967. This eye-catching piece is made from high quality plywood. It is seamlessly crafted with a wonderful eye for detail. The four legs are bent to follow the corners, creating a minimalistic style while preserving the Japanese feeling to the piece. This table would make a wonderful addition to any interior. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. About the designer Isamu Kenmochi wanted to be a painter. After graduating from the Tokyo Advanced Crafts School, he was put in charge of craft and design at the Crafts Institute in Sendai (later: Industrial Arts Institute). It was operated under the jurisdiction of the Chamber of Commerce and Trade which placed an special emphasis on export policy. At this institute, he met a new German architect Bruno Taut, who had been invited to teach craftsmanship. It was then that he first heard of the Norm concept (meaning constructional planning). Kenmochi was one of the people who contributed his experiences and teachings to quickly develop the Japanese furntiure industry after WWII, when the Operations Arm started to build furniture and homes for their families. After Kenmochi became an independent in 1995, the high level of activity in his work established the job category of interior designer for the first time. He was also unique in that he introduced unknown artists to new projects, such as Kayama Matazo with the first jumbo jet in Japan. He was charming and charismatic with a deep and rich sensitivty. On the evening of the opening party for the Keio Plaza Hotel, which was his final work, he decided to end his own life. Literature: Japanese Chairs – The Chairs and Designers of the Modern Classic, Shimazaki Makoto, Page 20

Creator:
Tendo Mokko (Manufacturer),Isamu Kenmochi (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Plywood
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1967
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU103985948493