Aki, Biki & Canta Armchairs by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, Set of 3

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Toshiyuki kita set of three aki - biki - canta armchair for cassina the rhythm of life in the smart … Read more Toshiyuki kita set of three aki - biki - canta armchair for cassina the rhythm of life in the smart working era and the habits of an increasingly connected society inspired this series of design armchairs by japanese designer toshiyuki kita with an eye to the evolving needs and styles of the future. These compact armchairs, with low backrest and optional casters have a dynamic, comfortable shape, easy to use at home or in contract settings. The canta armchair has a movable armrest that can be used as a headrest padding polyurethane foam and polyester batting. Structure frame in tubular steel with elastic webbing. Detail 360-degree rotation, designed to relax. A design that responds to the needs of modern-day society and the rhythms of life in the era of the home office, where the technology is “always on”, as much in the home as it is in the work space. The objective was to create a mobile sitting-room in the form of a comfortable and dynamic armchair that could swivel through 360 degrees, while also being comfortable. Suited to many contexts, including the “soft contract” setting, this chair is also available with an arm-rest on either side, one of which can serve as a head-rest. Important information regarding images of products: please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor about the designer: born in osaka, japan. 1964: graduated in industrial design from naniwa college, osaka. 1969: extend his creative field from japan to italy. 1975: won the japan interior designers association award. 1981: won the kitaro kunii industrial design award. "wink" (chair) -selected for the permanent collections of the museum of modern art, new york-. 1983: the kick table, best of category in residential furnishing (table) by industrial design magazine of new york. Won the product design award from the institute of business designers and contract magazine in the united states. Lecture at domus academy in italy. 1984: "kick" (table) --selected for the permanent collections of the museum of modern art, new york. "wink" (chair), "kick" (table) --selected for the permanent collections of the museum für kunst und gewerbe in hamburg, germany. 1985 lectured at university of washington (seattle) in united states. Lectured at “italian and american symposium” in los angeles. 1987: "wink" (chair), "kick" (table) -selected for the permanent collections of the museum für kunst und gewerbe in hamburg, germany-. Participated in the celebrations at the centre georges pompidou's 10th anniversary. Exhibited "ceremonial space". 1988: exhibition in barcelona and vienna. 1990: exhibition in milan. Won the delta de oro award, spain. 1991: exhibition at hiroshima city museum of contemporary art in japan. 1992: designed the chairs and interior for the rotating theatre at the japanese pavilion in seville '92. Member of the jury for delta adi fad, spain. Exhibition in helsinki, finland. 1993: guest professor at university of applied arts vienna1997 "multi lingual chair" -selected for the permanent collections of the museum of modern art, new york and for the centre georges pompidou, paris-. 1998: member of the jury of the pro finnish design competition, helsinki. 13 of his works are selected for the permanent collections of the museum of modern art, saint-etienne, france.1999 exhibition in helsinki. 2001: exhibition "l'anima del design" in milan. Exhibition at the museum für kunst und gewerbe in hamburg, germany. "liquid crystal display tv" and "wink" (chair) -selected for the permanent collection of the centre georges pompidou, paris-. 2002: exhibition at the show room silvera in paris. Exhibition and lecture in the international furniture fair in china. 2003: exhibition in frankfurt, barcelona, milan and verona. Exhibition in milan. 2004: lecture at industrial design summit in china. Japan good design award chairperson. Inaugurated as the professor of the osaka university of arts (chairman of design department). 2005: exhibition "anima" in amsterdam. 2006: produced exhibition "50th japan good design award" in milan. 2007: exhibition "il futuro della tradizione" in milan. 2008: exhibition "natura e tecnologia" in milan.2009 exhibition "kita. Futura delight" in milan. Exhibition "timeless future" in shanghai, china. Produced "japan creative centre" in singapore. Produced international trade fair "living & design" in osaka, japan. 2010: exhibition "timeless future" in milan. Invited exhibition in foshan, china. Invited exhibition in guangzhou, china produced international trade fair "living & design" in osaka, japan2011 exhibition "kita’s collection” at maison & objet awarded a prize carriera internazionale of compasso d'oro in july 2011 in italy. About the manufacturer: established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. With a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship. Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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