Lot Essay
In 1957, Kazuhide Takahama designed the Japanese pavilion for the Milan Triennale – a pivotal moment that led to his encounter with Dino Gavina, founder of Gavina SpA (now part of Knoll). This meeting marked the beginning of a lasting creative partnership. Inspired by Dadaism and modern art, Takahama went on to design numerous pieces for Gavina, blending avant-garde sensibilities with refined craftsmanship.
In 1971, Takahama's artistic journey took another significant turn when he met Franҫois-Xavier Lalanne. Their collaboration produced the present model – a 'Rhinocéros' five-panel screen that elegantly marries traditional Japanese techniques, such as lacquered woodwork, with a bold, stylized modern aesthetic.
This screen was made in three colors (black, white and brown). The brown screen is extremely rare, and only a few pieces were made exclusively for the Rome shop designed by Takahama and located in Piazza di Spagna.
The lot is sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Madam Ilka Alessandra Gavina (daughter of Dino Gavina) dated 2020.
In 1971, Takahama's artistic journey took another significant turn when he met Franҫois-Xavier Lalanne. Their collaboration produced the present model – a 'Rhinocéros' five-panel screen that elegantly marries traditional Japanese techniques, such as lacquered woodwork, with a bold, stylized modern aesthetic.
This screen was made in three colors (black, white and brown). The brown screen is extremely rare, and only a few pieces were made exclusively for the Rome shop designed by Takahama and located in Piazza di Spagna.
The lot is sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Madam Ilka Alessandra Gavina (daughter of Dino Gavina) dated 2020.