Mobile Bar Rumo by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina

Wonderful “rumo” mobile bar designed by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina in the late 1960s.
The mobile bar is made of red lacquered wood with openable compartment in brushed aluminum holder, rests on three wheels that allow easy movement.
He presents himself in excellent condition as per photographs, with some small sign of the time given his years.
We only point out a small slot of the lacquer on the corner behind not visible from the front.

Product name: Kazuhide Takahama “rumo” mobile bar for Gavina
Designer: Kazuhide Takahama
Year of design: late 60s
Style: Modern
Main materials: red lacquered wood, brushed aluminum
Distinctive Design: opening compartment with brushed aluminum holder, three wheels for easy movement
Dimensions: 72x72xh48.5cm
Comfort: wide containing capacity
Typical use: Living Room area – Office – Dining room
Versatility: suitable for a variety of domestic and commercial environments
Current state of design: excellent general conditions, with minimal signs of usury compatible with age. Small mouth of the lacquer on the rear corner not visible from the front.
Additional notes: the “rumo” mobile bar represents an example of refined and functional design, ideal for vintage and modern lovers.

Kazuhide Takahama (1930-2019) was a renowned Japanese designer known for his work in the field of industrial design and furniture. It has contributed significantly to the development of modern design, especially in the 60s and 70s.
Takahama studied at Chiba Prefectural High School and subsequently attended the Tokyo Institute of Technology. After graduating, he started working in the field of design and collaborated with various Japanese and European companies. During his career, he worked with prestigious brands such as B&B Italia.
His creations are often characterized by clean lines, minimalist shapes and a combination of modern aesthetics and functionality. It has designed a variety of furniture, lighting and furnishing objects that have become icons of contemporary design.
Kazuhide Takahama is internationally recognized for his contribution to the world of design, and his works are often exhibited in important exhibitions and museums dedicated to design and modern art.

Gavina was an important Italian company in the design and furniture production sector. Founded in 1960 by Angelo and Corrado Gavina, the company played a significant role in the development and promotion of Italian design during the 60s and 70s.
Gavina was one of the first companies to collaborate with internationally renowned designers, thus contributing to the spread of the concept of “industrial designer” and the idea of ​​furniture as functional works of art.
Among the designers who collaborated with Gavina there were names of great prestige such as Marcel Breuer, Pierre Paulin, Kazuhide Takahama, and many others. These collaborations produced some of the most iconic furniture of the twentieth century, characterized by innovative shapes, high quality materials and strong attention to aesthetics and functionality.
Gavina is particularly known for the production of chairs and furniture for domestic and commercial furniture. Their products have often incorporated materials such as wood, metal and plastic, combined with advanced production techniques to create unique pieces of their kind.
The Gavina company has contributed significantly to the growth and spread of Italian design in the world, exporting its furniture to many countries and participating in international exhibitions and fairs. Although the company is no longer active today, its design heritage remains an important point of reference in the contemporary and vintage furniture industry.