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 Dining Seat 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 design of the Gaja Dining Chair 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 backrest, with this model dining chair featuring an unpadded backrest.

This dining height model is without a back pad. See our Gaja Seat: Dining: Padded Back, Gaja Seat: Bar Padded Back or Gaja Seat: Bar models for additional options.

Shop the Gaja Dining Chair, originally designed by Kazuhide Takahama, online in Canada and the USA. Bring the history of design into your space.

The Archetype Forms Gaja Seat: Dining is a faithful reproduction of the original Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Dining Chair model W58 01. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.