Dimensions: D 65 cm x W 35 cm x H 142 cm
Industrial designer Toshiyuki Kita was born in Osaka, Japan in 1942. In 1969, Kita relocated to Italy, where he worked as an Industrial designer for Italian brands such as Bernin, Bilumen and Cassina. In 1980, he designed the versatile and playful Wink Chair for Cassina, perhaps Kita’s most well-known design. This multifunctional recliner could be adjusted into various positions, and featured a removable and replaceable cover to change with the season. Kita’s designs focus on the dichotomies between the East and the West, and the past and the future; creating truly distinct and individual pieces. Kita’s work remains permanently at several international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg.
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Vintage Design
Dimensions: D 65 cm x W 35 cm x H 142 cm
Industrial designer Toshiyuki Kita was born in Osaka, Japan in 1942. In 1969, Kita relocated to Italy, where he worked as an Industrial designer for Italian brands such as Bernin, Bilumen and Cassina. In 1980, he designed the versatile and playful Wink Chair for Cassina, perhaps Kita’s most well-known design. This multifunctional recliner could be adjusted into various positions, and featured a removable and replaceable cover to change with the season. Kita’s designs focus on the dichotomies between the East and the West, and the past and the future; creating truly distinct and individual pieces. Kita’s work remains permanently at several international museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg.
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| Creator | Toshiyuki Kita |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bilumen |
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition | Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Product Code | WM-1232982 |
| Restoration and Damage Details | Wear consistent with age and use. |
| Materials | Iron, Plastic, Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Width | 65 cm 25.6 inch |
| Depth | 35 cm 13.8 inch |
| Height | 142 cm 55.9 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |




































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