Vintage Design
Mantilla sofa is an original design piece realized in the 1970s by Kazuhide Takahama (b. Japan, 1930). Created for Simon Gavina. Blue velvet. Mint conditions. Total dimensions: 70 x 226 x 86 cm. The weight is indicative. Kazuhide Takahama (b. 1930) was a furniture and lighting designer. Having graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Takahama designed the Japanese pavilion at La Triennale di Milano in 1953. While overseeing the installation, Takahama met Dino Gavina, who invited Takahama to work as a designer at his company, Gavina SpA. During the next decade, Takahama created various projects including the “DaDa” storage unit and the semi-circular shelf system called “GEA” for Gavina. When Knoll bought Gavina in 1968, Takahama’s three collections – Marcel, Raymond, and Suzanne – was added to Knoll’s portfolio. Famous designer also designed for B&B Italia besides Cassina, Gavina SpA, and Knoll.
| Design Period | 1970 to 1979 |
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| Production Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Product Code | ZCI-1232525 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item
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| Materials | Wood, Velvet |
| Width |
226 cm 89.0 inch |
| Depth |
86 cm 33.9 inch |
| Height |
70 cm 27.6 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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