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71 - Shigeru Uchida (1943–2016) August Pair of armchairs Lacquere…
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Estimate €1,800 - €2,300
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Shigeru Uchida (1943–2016) August Pair of armchairs Lacquered wood Year of design: 1989 H80 W66 D46 cm These August armchairs by Shigeru Uchida, created in 1989, embody the excellence of Japanese design at the height of the 1980s. Contemporary with the Il Palazzo Hotel project, they reveal Uchida’s mastery in the art of creating seating that is both sculptural and functional. The lacquered wood, treated using the finest traditional Japanese techniques, creates a deep black surface that enhances the organic curves of these creations. Uchida, then on the cusp of international recognition, developed a formal language here that continues to influence contemporary design. These armchairs, with their sophisticated geometry and impeccable finish, bear witness to the creative effervescence of 1980s Japan, when the country established itself as a global benchmark in industrial design. Urushi lacquer, a millennia-old art form brought to perfection, reveals striking contemporary aesthetic possibilities under Uchida’s treatment. A prime investment for collectors of Japanese design and connoisseurs of exceptional furniture.
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About the sale Sculptural furniture and functional art
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Auction time 06/25/2026 at 2:00 PM
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