Sirrah - Kazuhide Takahama - Table lamp - Kazuki 1 - Aluminium, Textile
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The Kazuki 1 table lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah is made of aluminium and textile, measures 58 × 32 × 23 cm, and is in working order.
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Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah – "Kazuki 1" Table Lamp (1970s Design)
Rare and iconic "Kazuki 1" table lamp designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in 1976, this piece masterfully merges Japanese minimalism with Italian high-end lighting manufacturing.
The Story & Design:
"Kazuki" carries a poetic meaning tied to serenity and harmony. The lamp features a soft, elastic white fabric diffuser stretched tightly over an architectural metal frame, creating a soft, warm, atmospheric light.
Details & Specifications:
- Designer: Kazuhide Takahama
- Manufacturer: Sirrah (Made in Italy)
- Model: Kazuki 1
- Design Period: 1970s (Production: late 20th century)
- Materials: Metal structure, original removable white stretch-fabric diffuser
- Dimensions: 58 cm (H) x 32 cm (W) x 23 cm (D)
- Electrical: Fully functional, inline switch. Takes 1x standard E27 bulb.
Condition Report:
Good vintage condition overall.
- Fabric Diffuser: Clean, bright white, intact, and well-tensioned over the frame.
- Metal Base (Underneath): Shows paint peeling/flaking on the bottom metal plate due to age (clearly visible in the detailed photos), which does not affect stability or aesthetics when displayed.
- Electricals: Fully functional and preserved.
*Please review all detailed photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.*
Shipping:
Fast, tracked, and safely packaged with specialized protective material.
Kazuhide Takahama (Nobeoka, 1930 – Bologna, 10 febbraio 2010)
Born in 1930, he studied architecture in Tokyo and after graduation joined Kazuo Fujioka's studio.
In 1957 he came to Italy to supervise the architectural installation of the pavilion with which Japan participated for the first time in the XI Triennale di Milano, where he met the designer and entrepreneur Dino Gavina (1922-2007) with whom he began a professional collaboration that would last a lifetime. Consequently, in 1964 he moved to Bologna and went to work as a furniture and lamp designer in the San Lazzaro factory.
In 1968 Gavina sold his company Gavina SPA to Knoll International, with its Foligno factory designed by Achille Castiglioni, and founded the Simon International manufacturing company (later acquired by Cassina) together with Maria Simoncini (1927-2010) and the following year opened the Marcel Duchamp exhibition and commercial center in Bologna with the participation of the famous Dadaist painter and photographer Man Ray.
In these new locations, Takahama had the opportunity to collaborate with the famous architect and designer Carlo Scarpa and in the following years he carried out an intense professional activity that led to the creation of furniture and lamps of various types, which still constitute works of art, always characterized by great simplicity and formal cleanliness and very often rigorous like Zen compositions.
His colleagues said that he was so silent that he was called "the stone man" but his presence was clearly perceptible.
Takahama continued to work as a designer until his death in 2010.
Seller's Story
About Our Gallery
Our gallery was founded from the deep passion of its owner for art and design, a passion that began in 2005. In that year, he started his journey in the art world by actively participating in national fairs, exhibitions, and specialized events, gradually developing extensive knowledge of the market and its many facets.
Over the years, this dedication has grown into a professional activity built on continuous research, study, and direct experience within the art and design sectors. Through careful exploration of different categories and collecting fields, our gallery has developed the ability to select unique and distinctive pieces that reflect both artistic value and refined design.
Today, we are proud to present our collection both through our physical gallery and through carefully curated online platforms. Our goal is to offer collectors and enthusiasts a diverse selection of sought-after objects, ranging from art pieces to iconic and collectible design items.
Each work or object we present is chosen with attention, expertise, and a genuine appreciation for quality, history, and aesthetic value.
Translated by Google TranslateKazuhide Takahama for Sirrah – "Kazuki 1" Table Lamp (1970s Design)
Rare and iconic "Kazuki 1" table lamp designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for Sirrah. Designed in 1976, this piece masterfully merges Japanese minimalism with Italian high-end lighting manufacturing.
The Story & Design:
"Kazuki" carries a poetic meaning tied to serenity and harmony. The lamp features a soft, elastic white fabric diffuser stretched tightly over an architectural metal frame, creating a soft, warm, atmospheric light.
Details & Specifications:
- Designer: Kazuhide Takahama
- Manufacturer: Sirrah (Made in Italy)
- Model: Kazuki 1
- Design Period: 1970s (Production: late 20th century)
- Materials: Metal structure, original removable white stretch-fabric diffuser
- Dimensions: 58 cm (H) x 32 cm (W) x 23 cm (D)
- Electrical: Fully functional, inline switch. Takes 1x standard E27 bulb.
Condition Report:
Good vintage condition overall.
- Fabric Diffuser: Clean, bright white, intact, and well-tensioned over the frame.
- Metal Base (Underneath): Shows paint peeling/flaking on the bottom metal plate due to age (clearly visible in the detailed photos), which does not affect stability or aesthetics when displayed.
- Electricals: Fully functional and preserved.
*Please review all detailed photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.*
Shipping:
Fast, tracked, and safely packaged with specialized protective material.
Kazuhide Takahama (Nobeoka, 1930 – Bologna, 10 febbraio 2010)
Born in 1930, he studied architecture in Tokyo and after graduation joined Kazuo Fujioka's studio.
In 1957 he came to Italy to supervise the architectural installation of the pavilion with which Japan participated for the first time in the XI Triennale di Milano, where he met the designer and entrepreneur Dino Gavina (1922-2007) with whom he began a professional collaboration that would last a lifetime. Consequently, in 1964 he moved to Bologna and went to work as a furniture and lamp designer in the San Lazzaro factory.
In 1968 Gavina sold his company Gavina SPA to Knoll International, with its Foligno factory designed by Achille Castiglioni, and founded the Simon International manufacturing company (later acquired by Cassina) together with Maria Simoncini (1927-2010) and the following year opened the Marcel Duchamp exhibition and commercial center in Bologna with the participation of the famous Dadaist painter and photographer Man Ray.
In these new locations, Takahama had the opportunity to collaborate with the famous architect and designer Carlo Scarpa and in the following years he carried out an intense professional activity that led to the creation of furniture and lamps of various types, which still constitute works of art, always characterized by great simplicity and formal cleanliness and very often rigorous like Zen compositions.
His colleagues said that he was so silent that he was called "the stone man" but his presence was clearly perceptible.
Takahama continued to work as a designer until his death in 2010.
Seller's Story
About Our Gallery
Our gallery was founded from the deep passion of its owner for art and design, a passion that began in 2005. In that year, he started his journey in the art world by actively participating in national fairs, exhibitions, and specialized events, gradually developing extensive knowledge of the market and its many facets.
Over the years, this dedication has grown into a professional activity built on continuous research, study, and direct experience within the art and design sectors. Through careful exploration of different categories and collecting fields, our gallery has developed the ability to select unique and distinctive pieces that reflect both artistic value and refined design.
Today, we are proud to present our collection both through our physical gallery and through carefully curated online platforms. Our goal is to offer collectors and enthusiasts a diverse selection of sought-after objects, ranging from art pieces to iconic and collectible design items.
Each work or object we present is chosen with attention, expertise, and a genuine appreciation for quality, history, and aesthetic value.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Aluminium, Textile
Manufacturer/brand
Sirrah
Designer/artist/maker
Kazuhide Takahama
Model
Kazuki 1
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
58 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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