Mid century Mantilla sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon, 1973

Italy
€4,700.00

About this vintage design furniture

Two-seater "Mantilla" sofa, designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon in 1973. It is made of wood and polyurethane foam structure, with white velvet upholstery. Kazuhide Takahama called it "Mantilla" since the fabric covers the sofa like a mantel (fireplace). The transient expression due to the velvet that seems to rest loosely on the couch creates a dynamic look. By pure chance, the fabric appears to be draped over the sofa. The lines structure the surface and make a play of shadows. Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2010) was a Japanese designer born in Mijasaki, Japan. After graduating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1953, Kazuhide Takahama designed the Japanese Pavilion for the Milan Triennale. Here he met Dino Gavina, and over the next decade, Takahama created several pieces for Gavina. Later, he also collaborated with B&B Italia, Simon, and Knoll, just to name a few. Takahama’s designs are clearly 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. Excellent vintage condition.

Reference : 185311

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Features

Length
160 cm
Height
70 cm
Depth
86 cm
Designer
Kazuhide TAKAHAMA
Condition
Good
Period
1970s
Origin
Italian
Colour
White
Main material
Velvet
Other material
Polyurethane

delivery and return

  • Shipped from : Italy
  • Delivery time :
    • 1 week for small items
    • 2 to 5 weeks for bulky products
  • Return possible: up to 14 days after delivery

About the designer

Kazuhide TAKAHAMA

Kazuhide Takahama was a Japanese designer who was born in Tokyo in 1930 and died in 2010. He studied architecture at Tokyo University before working for his father's design company, Takahama Industry Corporation. In 1955, he moved to Milan, where he began working for the Italian design firm Gavina.

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