Tulu
A symbol of avant-garde
construction ideas and experimentation, Tulu is a stackable sled-base chair
designed in 1968 by Kazuhide Takahama on commission from Dino Gavina’s Simon
company, which was acquired by Cassina in 2013, and is now known as Simon
International. The Tulu chair offers an early example where, rather than
bending a metal tube to make the frame, a thin rod was electric
induction-welded before being given a chrome finish. This innovation made
tighter curves possible, while leading to the use of multiple welding heads,
enabling a piece to be made in one single process. When Simon International
became part of the Cassina universe, the Tulu’s manufacturing process was
revisited, and streamlined further. The seat and back have now been reinforced
by the addition of elastic straps, while the padded cover was given a zip
fastening, so it can be removed for cleaning.
About Designer | |
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Kazuhide Takahama |
1930/2010
Takahama is best known as a furniture and lighting
designer, and has produced work for Knoll, Gavina, and B&B Italia. |