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Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

$12,000
£9,182.24
€10,509.17
CA$16,947.16
A$18,418.65
CHF 9,870.72
MX$223,635.18
NOK 123,920.84
SEK 114,917.75
DKK 78,490.53

About the Item

A unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center, designed by Sachio Otani and inaugurated in 1966. Isamu Kenmochi and his studio, the Isamu Kenmochi Design Laboratory, were responsible for the overall furnishings and interior decoration of the center. The furniture created by Kenmochi for this project was produced in collaboration with renowned Japanese manufacturers such as Tendo Mokko and Yamakawa Rattan. This desk consists of a wooden base covered in grey leather, accented with a stainless steel plinth, and a thick profiled rosewood top. Manufacturer: Tendo Mokko, 1966
  • Creator:
    Isamu Kenmochi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 63 in (160 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some lacks visible on the pictures.
  • Seller Location:
    VILLEURBANNE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 70671stDibs: LU8469245412052

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