'Rhinocéros' Five-Panel Screen, from the 'Ultramobile' Series, circa 1971-1976

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.