Yamakawa Rattan Armchair
Code: 2607014Product detailed description
Resting armchair made by the prestigious Japanese manufacturer Yamakawa, probably in the 1980s. The company was founded in Tokyo in 1952 by Mr Yamakawa. The brand has become a world-renowned symbol of the elevation of traditional Asian basketry to the level of cutting-edge international design and modern art. Yamakawa has collaborated with leading Japanese and international designers, and many of their models are part of permanent collections in museums of modern art.
The armchair plays on the contrast between industrial metal and traditional natural weaving, combining technical and organic design in a sophisticated way. It consists of a thin lacquered steel frame, which is woven with dark brown rattan. The rattan is also used to weave the shell in a complex fishbone pattern. The base consists of several cross-connected steel rods. The outer frame of the chair extends from the seat into a smooth curve and on the back it transitions into an organic shape. Despite its striking spatial geometry, the armchair looks very airy. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in great original condition, with only minor scratches on the steel frame.
Our collection also includes matching rattan side table.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Chairs and Armchairs |
|---|---|
| Condition: | In original condition |
| Country: | Japan |
| Decade: | 1980s |
| Dimensions W × H × D: | 85 x 72 x 65 |