Kazuhide Takahama Armchairs for Simon Gavina, Ivory and Brown Velvet, 1965
Description
Kazuhide Takahama armchairs for Simon Gavina, Ivory and Brown Velvet, Italy, 1965, set of two
A masterclass in quiet precision.
Designed in 1965 by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, these armchairs embody the sculptural tension between structure and softness that defined Italian design of the 1960s.
A continuous steel frame — sharp, measured, architectural — wraps around the generous velvet cushions, holding them in a delicate equilibrium. They are not decoration; they are discipline. Every detail reveals Takahama’s background as an architect: the purity of line, the clarity of proportions, the serenity of restraint.
This is where East meets West: Japanese sensibility translated through Italian craftsmanship.
Within the same creative circle as Carlo Scarpa, Tobia Scarpa, and Angelo Mangiarotti, Takahama found in Gavina’s vision the perfect counterpart — a place where modernism became poetry.
Essential pieces for connoisseurs of Italian design, where geometry, material, and philosophy coexist in perfect balance.
Dimensions
Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)
Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)
Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)
Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
Design
1965
Manufacture
1960s
Material
Velvet, Steel
Condition
We accurately check the quality of every object. Our atelier restored and reupholstered the item. We offer custom restoration and special reupholstering on request. Contact us for additional information.