Hammer House Green Roof Model Shiro Kuramata
About the Item
- Creator:Shiro Kuramata (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Shibuya-ku, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2163326118132
Shiro Kuramata
Few designers have blended Minimalism and Surrealism into artistic furniture as successfully as Shiro Kuramata. His experimentation with form, function, color and motif informed cabinets, chairs and side tables that are as mystifying as they are visually striking.
Born in Tokyo in 1934, Kuruamata studied at the Kuwasawa Design School. In the 1970s and ’80s, he explored industrial materials in his designs. Inspired by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, Kuramata produced irreverent and bold work. In 1981, Kuramata joined Sottsass in his founding of the Memphis Group, named for a Bob Dylan song. The Milan-based collective aimed to turn the status quo on its head and redefine what was considered appealing in modern furniture style.
His experience with the Memphis Group led Kuramata to embrace unconventional optical effects. No piece embodies this more skillfully than the Miss Blanche chair. Crafted with transparent resin and flecked with rose-petal flecks, it gives the illusion that the sitter is floating.
The How High the Moon armchair is a prime example of his playful nature and willingness to challenge the expectations for furniture design. Including shards of colored glass in concrete surfaces, his “star piece” material was prevalent throughout his work, giving the tops of his end tables and coffee tables a brazen, gem-encrusted appearance. His daring approach to design can also be seen in pieces like his sheer glass bookcases with their seemingly fragile shelves.
Kuramata created many visual delights before his death in 1991. His work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His pieces remain highly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.
On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Shiro Kuramata seating, storage pieces, decorative objects and more.
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- Shiro Kuramata Hammer HouseBy Shiro KuramataLocated in Shibuya-ku, TokyoHammer house object by Shiro Kuramata. Never used condition in box.Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
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- Shiro Kuramata Spiral Ashtray1 Minimalist Japanese DesignBy Shiro KuramataLocated in Shibuya-ku, TokyoShiro Kuramata's ashtray1. Made of black aluminum. Rather optical art object than usual astray.Category
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MaterialsAluminum
- HAL1 Table Shiro KuramataBy Shiro KuramataLocated in Shibuya-ku, TokyoHAL1 table designed by Shiro Kuramata for Cassina Interdecor in 1988. Unique steel legs and white painted Oriented strand board.Category
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MaterialsSteel
- HAL2 Chair Shiro KuramataBy Shiro KuramataLocated in Shibuya-ku, TokyoHAL2 chair designed by Shiro Kuramata for Cassina Inderdecor in 1987. Vinyl seat and expand metal back.Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs
MaterialsMetal, Steel
- Shiro Kuramata Umbrella StandBy Shiro KuramataLocated in Shibuya-ku, TokyoShiro Kuramata umbrella stand. Made by stainless steel. Base and bar are black painted stainless steel. New piece. Designed by Shiro Kuramata in the 80s. He designed this umbrella s...Category
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MaterialsStainless Steel
- Shiro Kuramata Vase #3By Shiro KuramataLocated in Naples, FLOrigin: Japan Produced by Nichinan / Spiral Circa 1980 Extremely rare vintage example. Not current production.Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vases
MaterialsGlass, Acrylic
- Shiro Kuramata Vase #2By Shiro KuramataLocated in Naples, FLOrigin: Japan Produced by Nichinn / Spiral Circa 1980s Extremely rare vintage example. Not current production.Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vases
MaterialsGlass, Acrylic
- "Vase #2" Acrylic Bud Vase by Shiro KuramataBy Shiro KuramataLocated in Palm Desert, CAThis is the "#2 Vase" by Shiro Kuramata, featuring the classic beautiful submersion of pink. This sculptural vase is 4.5" x 4.5" x 7.5, a wonderful size for a desk accessory or a wel...Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vases
MaterialsLucite, Glass
- 'Vintage Rare' Shiro Kuramata Aluminio Hanger PurpleLocated in Fukuoka, 40Hanger "ALUMINIO" designed by Shiro Kuramata. Named "Aluminio," meaning "aluminum" in Greek, this series of hangers has multiple designs and color variations, with anodized aluminum shafts and decorated with rubber and resin parts. These hangers were sold at the "SPIRAL" store in the basement of the Roppongi AXIS building at the time. This is a rare and discontinued product. Many of you may remember the impressive display of many "ALUMINIO" pieces hanging from the ceiling like mobiles at the "Shiro Kuramata and Ettore Sottsass Exhibition" in 2011. [Title] "ALUMINIO" [Size] W450 x H240 mm [Material] Purple anodized aluminum, resin, stainless steel [[Country of manufacture] Japan Production] Spiral [Year of manufacture] 1990s [Designer] Shiro Kuramata [Condition] Please note that this item has not been actually used. Please be assured that this item has not been actually used. It is in good condition. Shiro Kuramata Japanese interior designer...Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
MaterialsAluminum
- Afra and Tobia Scarpa Model 'Maquette' of Aobadai House, Tokyo 'Japan' 1995By Afra & Tobia ScarpaLocated in Sacile, PNAfra and Tobia Scarpa paperboard model (maquette) of Aobadai House, Tokyo 1995 Residential villa and Embassy of Brunei - Aobadai House in Tokyo (Japan) Architectural design: Af...Category
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- Architects Model, Wooden Construction, Maitrise, Miniature ModelLocated in Schellebelle, BESculptural wooden Maitrise, France made of Fruitwood, probably a study of a wooden construction of a roof, great scale and remarkable details, great used Patina, 1920.Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsFruitwood