Antella kazuhide takahama biography

Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture.
Takahama is best known as a furniture and lighting designer, and has produced work for Knoll, Gavina, and B&B Italia.
Takahama was born in Nobeoka, Japan in 1930 and studied architecture in Tokyo before joining the firm of architect Kazuo Fujioka, who was best known for his.

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Kazuhide Takahama

Kazuhide Takahama was born in Miyazaki on the Japanese island of Kyushu, in 1930. He graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1953 and went on to join the practice of architect Kazuo Fujioka. Shortly after, he oversaw the design of the Japanese Pavilion for the Milan Triennale, which proved to be a life-changing event – when he met Dino Gavina, the founder of Gavina SpA (now part of Knoll), Simon International (now part of Cassina), and began a lifelong collaboration with him. This successful relationship resulted in Takahama releasing several designs through Gavina.

In 1968, Knoll aquired Gavina. Takahama released three lounge collections during this time — the Marcel, Raymond and Suzanne (named after Takahama’s sister). They were all added to Knoll’s portfolio. The Suzanne (1965) became the most popular collections, remaining in the catalog while the others were removed.

In 1963, Takahama moved to Italy after being persuaded by Gavina to make a permanent relocation. Him and his wife, Naeko settled in Bologna.

In 1965, Ta

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Kazuhide Takahama on Classicdesign.it

Kazuhide Takahama, born in 1930 in Japan, has left an indelible mark on the world of furniture design. After graduating in Architecture in Tokyo, Takahama began his extraordinary career at Kazuo Fuioka's studio.

His creative journey brought him to Italy in 1957, where he had the honor of participating in the XI Triennale di Milano, designing the Japanese pavilion. It is here that he met the legendary entrepreneur Dino Gavina, with whom he developed a fruitful and lasting collaboration.

His works are renowned for their clean lines and timeless elegance. Takahama skillfully blended Eastern influences with Western elements, creating a distinctive style that captivated the world of design.

Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned companies such as Gavina, Simon (now part of Cassina), and B&B Italia, leaving his indelible mark with iconic creations like the Olinto bookcase system.

His legacy lives on through his works, which continue to embody the essence of elegance and sophistication.

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Revisiting the Poetic Work of Japanese-Born, Italian-By-Choice Designer Kazuhide Takahama

03.27.23

Current Obsession

by Laura May Todd

If there’s one chair most design enthusiasts know by the Japanese-born, Italian-by-choice designer Kazuhide Takahama, it’s the Tulu. You’re likely familiar with its sled base composed of slim, welded-steel rods and its square upholstered backrest that seems to be floating independently in the center of a metal frame. It’s popping up more and more — from eBay listings to frescoed palazzos in Italy — and it’s no wonder. It’s a beautiful piece — subtle, minimal, and formally innovative for the late 1960s when it was designed — but despite the Tulu’s popularity, the rest of Takahama’s work is not nearly as recognizable. And while his designs still crop up in the current catalogues of many major design brands, including Cassina and Nemo lighting, it’s difficult to find much information about him, much less any interviews, perhaps due to his nickname as the “Stoneman” for his unflinchingly silent demeanor. But as the casual co