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Kazuhide Takahama (Jp.1930-2010)

x6 Model ‘Tulu’ dining chairs. Simon (Gavina/Simon International). / Printed makers labels to the underside. 1960s.

Chromed slender steel rod frames, with pink/champagne upholstered seats.

A rare set of 6 sleek dining chairs. Unlike traditional chairs bent from a heavy metal tube, the Tulu uses a slender steel rod that was electric induction-welded before receiving a chrome or painted finish. This technique allowed for tighter, continuous curves and a lightweight, graphic silhouette.

The upholstery is showing definite signs of age and use – we do not believe that this is the original upholstery (although have seen many for sale with the same fabric?) and highly recommend that the buyer has them reupholstered for use (we have priced them accordingly)

Price: 2.000 euro

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Carlo Scarpa (It. 1906-1978)

Model ‘Sarpi’. 1970s. 209 x 109 x 72cm high.

This outstanding dining table was designed by well known Italian architect Carlo Scarpa in the 1970s and produced by Simon Gavina. It has a brushed stainless steel frame and thick glass top and visible connections.

Simon Gavina produced a collection of sculptural designs of which this table was one, named “Ultrarazionale” which reflected Scarpa’s approach to Post-war Italian design. The designs have subsequently become icons of the c20th.

In good stable condition but with some surface scratches and discolouration to the frame.

Price: 5.600 euro

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