Modular library by Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina, Italy, around 1970.

Modular library designed by Kazuhide Takahama in the late 1960s and produced by Gavina in Italy. The system consists of closed vertical modules with black lacquered panels, combined with open shelves connecting the elements. The entire structure resembles interior architecture rather than a simple storage unit. The contrast between solid volumes and open sections enhances the graphic clarity of the piece, while the black finish accentuates its radical and minimalist character. The design emphasises modularity, layout flexibility, and structural clarity, which are key principles in Takahama's work. This library belongs to Kazuhide Takahama's exploration of modernism, combining Japanese rigor with the experimental spirit promoted by Gavina in Italy. It serves as a representative example of Italian modular furniture from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy.