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Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Name: Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Brand: Isamu Kenmochi
Rating: 5 (173 reviews)

$4,000per set

£2,996.96per set

€3,493.34per set

CA$5,630.07per set

A$5,730.83per set

CHF 3,262.10per set

MX$69,175.38per set

NOK 38,037.85per set

SEK 38,496.49per set

DKK 26,114.72per set

About the Item

FRP manufacturing technology was introduced to Japan from America in 1954, as exemplified by the Charles & Ray Eames chairs of the 1950s. By making it possible to create free three-dimensional curved surfaces that were impossible with conventional molded plywood, Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, Kenzo Tange, and other designers and architects of the time created numerous FRP products together with Kotobuki, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer. The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu Kenmochi and released by Kotobuki. This is a vintage product from the 60's. This model can be found in the book "Kenmochi Isamu's World". The back has the Kotobuki chair mark and ISAM KENMOCHI ASSOCIATES embossed mark. The shell is made of FRP, moquette (brown), urethane pad, and the base is made of steel. Isamu Kenmochi established himself as a designer from an early age in Japan and has produced many masterpieces, which are highly acclaimed worldwide. He is one of the indispensable designers when talking about mid-century Japan. It is composed of a body curved to match the line of its body and four stable legs. It is a product that is both practical and comfortable to sit on. The intricately curved form creates a chair with a well-balanced style that combines high design and practicality, giving it a very modern feel.

Creator:
Isamu Kenmochi (Designer)
Attributed to:
Kotobuki (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Acrylic
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970s
Condition:
Reupholstered.
Seller Location:
Sammu-shi, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5487238781132

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