Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Japanese, 1930-2010
Kazuhide Takahama was a Japanese designer born in Miyazaki, Japan. After graduating from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1953, Takahama designed the Japanese Pavilion for the Milan Triennale. There he met Dino Gavina, and over the next decade, Takahama designed several pieces for Gavina. Later, he also collaborated with B&B Italia, Simon and Knoll, just to name a few. His designs are clear 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.
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Creator: Kazuhide Takahama
Mint green Mantilla Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Mantilla sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina. The Mantilla's name comes from the mantle which covers it. The idea comes from the memory of protecting the furniture of holiday ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Black Leather 2 Seater Sofa Studio Simon by Gavina 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina
Located in Milano, MI
sofa part of the collection of furniture produced by Gavina belonging to the Studio Simon collection.
the fully lacquered frame make it a very elegant sofa even as a centerpiece cons...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Leather, Wood
Divano anni 70 space age Siviglia Kazuhide Takahama Studio Simon by Gavina 1976
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Milano, MI
Divano Siviglia è stato disegnato da Kazuhide Takahama per Studio Simon nel 1976. Il divano è realizzato con imbottitura in espanso sagomato e il rivestimento in tessuto sfoderabile,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Mantilla 225 sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina 1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Stavenisse, NL
The Mantilla sofa suits the space it fits in and is designed as such. With changeable cove, it can be dressed up and easily undressed if it gets dirty, every day in a different cloak...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Fabric
Kazuhide Takahama Suzanne Sofa for Knoll in Nick Cave fabric
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Providence, RI
This gorgeous Knoll Suzanne sofa is a true statement piece. Originally designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Knoll in the mid-20th century, the Suzanne sofa ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Chrome
Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon / Gavina by Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
The success of lacquered models has slowly invested the world market, adding another medal to the history of Italian design.
It was in this fervor (we came to 1970) that the Sofa wa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Naeko Sofa (Daily Bed) by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1957
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa (daily bed) by Kazuhide Takahama, first model manufactured by Gavina, recently covered in linen velvet. Two pieces available. Supporting structur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Metal
Marcel Sofa D by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1965 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2018
Materials: shaped polyurethane, polished aluminum brackets, removable wool fabric manufactured by Kvadrat or chenille velvet fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mantilla Sofa 290 by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Velvet, Plywood
Mantilla Sofa 160 by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Kazuhide Takahama, Paradisoterrestre
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
Mantilla Sofa 225 by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, chenille velvet cloth (green, blue, white, black)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Velvet, Plywood
Kazuhide Takahama Chair Model 'Marcel' Produced by Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Köln, NRW
Kazuhide Takahama chair produced by Gavina in 1980.
Price is for the chair. You will find the sofa in another auction.
Upholstered body, cover suede black, model 'Marcel'.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Metal
Simone Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon, 1970s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Padova, IT
Sofa "Simone" Designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Studio Simon in the 1970s.
Original upholstery in emerald green velvet and structure in polyester lacquered wood, glossy black.
Ta...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Mantilla Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama with Fiori Fabric by Pierre Gonalons
By Pierre Gonalons, Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1974 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Materials: plywood base, polyurethane foam structure, Fiori fabric with snaps fitting on metal rods inserted into the structure
Pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Wood
Naeko Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama Special Edition by Kiko Kostadinov
By Kiko Kostadinov, Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1958 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2023
Materials: cherry-wood structure, brass finishes, polyurethane foam padding,
upholstery in jacquard fabrics designed by Kiko Kostadinov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Brass
Naeko Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Paradisoterrestre, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1958 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2017
Materials: Cherry-wood structure, brass finishes, polyurethane foam padding, upholstery in linen velvet (different colours availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Brass
Kazuhide Takahama White Velvet “Mantilla” Two-Seater Sofa for Studio Simon, 1973
By Kazuhide Takahama, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
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 T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" Sofa by Kazuhide Takahama, 1957, New Upholstery
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern "Naeko" sofa by Kazuhide Takahama - New Upholstery.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kazuhide Takahama sofa model 'Marcel' produced by Gavina
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Köln, NRW
Kazuhide Takahama 3-seater sofa produced by Gavina in 1980.
Price is for the sofa. You will find the armchair in another auction.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Metal
Kazuhide Takahama Marcel Sofa Set Gavina, Italy, 1965
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and minimalistic set of 'Marcel' sofas designed by Kazuhide Takahama and produced in Italy by Gavina in 1965. This beautiful set is in very good condition and has been reup...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
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Aluminum
Rare Takahama Kazuhide Sofa for Simon, Italy, 1960s
By Studio Simon, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare Takahama Kazuhide sofa manufactured in Italy by Simon in 1960s.
In very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
"Naeko" 3-Seat Sofa by Kazuhide TAKAHAMA-Edition Gavina 1957
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Brussels, BE
"Naeko" 3-seat sofa by Kazuhide TAKAHAMA-Edition: Gavina 1957.
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1950s Italian Vintage Kazuhide Takahama Sofas
Materials
Textile
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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.
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Kazuhide Takahama sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Kazuhide Takahama sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kazuhide Takahama sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 13 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sofas by Kazuhide Takahama were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Paradisoterrestre, Gigi Radice, and Tito Agnoli. Prices for Kazuhide Takahama sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,009 and can go as high as $14,979, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,103.
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