Kazuhide Takahama was a Japanese architect and furniture designer known for his minimalist aesthetic and fusion of Eastern and Western design principles. He began his career in Japan before moving to Italy in 1957, where he collaborated closely with Dino Gavina and his influential company, Gavina SpA. Takahama is recognized for his elegant seating designs, including the Gaja series dining chairs and bar stools (1969) and the Tulu chairs (1968). His work is characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, and a focus on essential elements. Takahama's designs have become iconic representations of mid-century modern furniture.

Gaja Bar Seat Padded Back Construction:

Upholstery: Custom Selection of Premium Leather, Suede or Fabric from Archetype Forms

Structure: Bent Tubular Steel Frame in Polished or Brushed Chrome Plate, Bronze Plate, Lacquer, Powder Coat, or Other Premium Finish Selection from Archetype Forms

Padding: Variable Density Polyurethane Foam

Support: Covered Plywood

The Gaja Bar Stool's design is rooted in Rationalism, featuring a lightweight steel rod, stackable structure with a minimalist aesthetic, focussing on logical use and clear form. The Gaja series of chairs and barstools are available with a padded or unpadded wire backrest, with this  model featuring a padded backrest. It is a taller, counter height version of its dining chair counterpart.

This bar height model has a back pad. See our Gaja Seat: Bar, Gaja Seat: Dining or Gaja Seat: Dining: Padded Back models for additional options.

Shop the Gaja Bar Seat with Padded Back, originally designed by Kazuhide Takahama, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of design into your space.

The Archetype Forms Gaja Seat: Bar Padded Back is a faithful reproduction of the original Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Dining chair model W58 12. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.