101 - ISAMU KENMOCHI

ISAMU KENMOCHI Of group Desk Steel and wood Produced by Tendo Mokko Date of creation: circa 1960 H69 L100 P79 cm Japanese Modern: Isamu Kenmochi Retrospective, Kokusho, 2004, similar model p. 99 Small tear on the edge. This “Of group” desk by Isamu Kenmochi, produced by Tendo Mokko around 1960, reveals the master’s avant-garde vision for the design of modern workspaces. Kenmochi, a pioneer of Japanese industrial design, developed office furniture here that broke with traditional conventions by prioritizing visual lightness and optimal functionality. The steel-and-wood structure, characteristic of his 1960s style, creates a perfect balance between industrial modernity and the natural warmth of Japanese materials. This desk, documented in the monograph *Japanese Modern: Isamu Kenmochi Retrospective* (Kokusho, 2004), attests to Kenmochi’s enduring influence on contemporary design. Tendo Mokko, the designer’s preferred manufacturing partner, guarantees impeccable craftsmanship faithful to the master’s specifications. This piece is part of the “Of group” series, a revolutionary concept in modular furniture that anticipates the needs of contemporary offices. A prime investment for collectors of Japanese design and connoisseurs of exceptional office furniture.