Kazuhide Takahama "Marcel" Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5

Design
1965

Manufacture
1960-1969

Location
Lonigo, IT

Kazuhide Takahama "Marcel" modular sofa for Gavina, velvet and steel, Italy, 1965, set of five.

Introducing the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, a paradigm of modular design conceived in 1965 as a tribute by Dino Gavina to his esteemed friend Marcel Duchamp. This collection, embodying a harmonious blend of technical innovation and artistic collaboration, showcases Takahama's architectural prowess and his enduring partnership with Gavina. The Marcel collection represents a radical departure from conventional furniture design, embodying the ethos of functionality, versatility, and aesthetic fluidity.
Crafted with meticulous attention to form and materiality, the Marcel modular sofa system redefines spatial composition through its endless configurability. Its foundational elements, constructed from high-density foam supported by sleek aluminum brackets, offer both structural integrity and visual lightness. This innovative approach to modular design allows for an array of spatial arrangements, from intimate seating to expansive sectional configurations, accommodating a variety of living spaces and user needs.
For pop design and architecture enthusiasts, the sofa offers a unique opportunity to incorporate a model of design history into contemporary settings.

The set can be split. The modules can be sold singularly.