Unique Piece: Reception Desk by Kenmochi, Japan 1966

Unique piece, this large reception desk comes from the Kyoto International Conference Center, designed by Sachio Otani and inaugurated in 1966. Isamu Kenmochi and his studio Isamu Kenmochi Design Laboratory were responsible for the general furnishings and interior decorations of the centre. The furniture created by Kenmochi for this project was produced in collaboration with renowned Japanese manufacturers such as Tendo Mokko and Yamakawa Rattan. This desk consists of a wooden base covered in grey leather dressed with a stainless steel plinth, and a thick top made of profiled rosewood. Edition: Tendo Mokko, 1966.