Enzo Mari (b 1932) for Hida Sangyo, the Scaloni Credenza made from
compressed Sugi (cedar) and tempered glass.

Size: 65" w x 16.5" d x 57" h

The Hida Collection is crafted by hand by the Hida Sangyo Company,
founded in 1920. The company was named after the town in which it is
located. Nestled near the Northern Japan Alps of Gifu prefecture lies
Hida Takayama (known as Hida locally), a mountainous area full of
lush greenery and natural surroundings. An area steeped in history,
most famously, Hida is known to nurture a strong collection of highly
skilled wood craftsmen originating back to the 7th Century Nara
period. Many of these excellent craftsmen were responsible for
constructing the magnificent wooden temples of Kyoto and Nara such as
the World Heritage Horyu-ji, which still stands today after 13
centuries. This love of woodwork can be said to come from being one
of the greenest areas in Japan—93% of Hida is made up of forest with
20% of that being the cedar tree.
Not only is the design exceptional but all furniture from the Hida
Collection is designed to insure that above all else, it is really
comfortable to use. The products are only lightly varnished which
enhances both the natural beauty of the wood as well as leaving it
soft and smooth to the touch.
The new collection designed by Enzo Mari was a huge hit when it was
presented at the Triennale, a sanctuary of industry design in Milan.
The Hida Collection also won the 2007 'Craftsmanship award' at the
International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York.

Enzo Mari (b. 1932), Italy.
One of the most thoughtful and intellectually provocative Italian
designers of the late 20th century, Enzo Mari has a design history
spanning over 50 years.
Born in Novara, Italy in 1932, he studied classics and literature at
university whilst also working as a visual artist and researcher. In
1952, he opened a design studio in Milan and since then, has worked
with Danese, Muji and most recently, Hida Sangyo.
The depth and complexity of Enzo Mari’s work ensures that he is
greatly admired by the design community and, in his seventies, is
still a very sought after designer.
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