Items Similar to Shiro Kuramata 1985 Sing Sing Sing Armchair
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Shiro Kuramata 1985 Sing Sing Sing Armchair
About the Item
Introducing the Sing Sing Sing armchair, a stunning and iconic piece of furniture designed by Shiro Kuramata in 1985 and produced by xO in France. This armchair is the epitome of style and sophistication, combining a sleek and modern design with unparalleled comfort.
Crafted from high-quality materials, the Sing Sing Sing armchair features a unique and eye-catching expanded metal silver-grey coated tubular steel frame that provides both strength and durability. The armchair's design is minimalistic, yet elegant, making it a perfect addition to any contemporary or modern interior.
But what really sets the Sing Sing Sing armchair apart is its designer, Shiro Kuramata. Kuramata was a renowned Japanese designer and architect who created some of the most iconic furniture pieces of the 20th century. His designs are characterized by their bold, geometric shapes and innovative use of materials.
Kuramata's designs were celebrated for their ability to push the boundaries of what was possible with furniture, and the Sing Sing Sing armchair is no exception. This armchair is a true masterpiece, combining form and function in a way that is both visually stunning and incredibly comfortable.
So if you're looking for a piece of furniture that is both stylish and practical, look no further than the Sing Sing Sing armchair. With its unique design, high-quality materials, and legendary designer, it's sure to be a conversation starter in any room.
This rare beauty will be shipped overseas in a custom made wooden crate. Cost of insured transport to the US is crate included.
Shiro Kuramata playfully stretched and skewed tropes of Western design, while combining them with traditional Japanese aesthetics, to produce items of furniture that are surreal, humorous, and often poetic. Kuramata’s Miss Blanche chair (1988), a transparent resin chair flecked with synthetic roses, creates the appearance of a sitter floating on a cloud of blooms. In a design for two chests of drawers, Furniture in Irregular Forms (1970), the Stark black-and-white lacquered finish is a nod to the severity of modern furniture, while the undulating shapes capture a more lighthearted attitude. The whimsical spirit of Kuramata’s designs is typical of postmodernism. Kuramata became closely associated with this style in 1981 when he joined Ettore Sottsass’s Memphis Group, an Italian collective that included designers such as Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, and Nathalie du Pasquier.
- Creator:Shiro Kuramata (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 60 in (152.4 cm)Seat Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1985
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Weesp, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1464215315621
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.
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1996
1stDibs seller since 2015
336 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Weesp, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Bauhaus Armchair by Erich Dieckmann, 1925By Erich DieckmannLocated in Weesp, NLErich Dieckmann, Bauhaus beech and paper cord armchair, Germany, 1925. This is a rare Bauhaus armchair by the German designer Erich Dieckmann created ...Category
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
MaterialsPapercord, Beech
- Art Nouveau Green and Brown ArmchairsBy H.Pander & ZonenLocated in Weesp, NLElegant and sophisticated pair of tainted beech armchairs handmade by Pander & sons in the Hague in 1915. The two chairs, we also have the matching two seater sofa for sale, have bee...Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Beech
- Poul Hundevad Safari Armchair Denmark, 1950By Poul HundevadLocated in Weesp, NLRare and stylish Safari armchair designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Denmark, 1950. This solid Oak chair comes with it's original natural leather sea...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Oak
- Unique Copper Brass and Glass Armchair SculptureLocated in Weesp, NLOne of a kind copper brass and glass arm chair sculpture. This rare beauty which could easily fit in in the Game of Thrones, was made by Cor de Ree in the N...Category
1990s Dutch Jugendstil Armchairs
MaterialsBrass, Copper
- Tito Agnoli Korium Leather Armchair for Matteo GrassiBy Tito AgnoliLocated in Weesp, NLLeather Armchair Korium Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Sophisticated, stylish and very comfortable is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1980...Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather
- Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair DenmarkBy Arne VodderLocated in Weesp, NLMid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Denmark armchair Elegant and stylish set of armchairs model 431 designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and produced in the early 1960s. This set is made ...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
You May Also Like
- Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing ArmchairBy Shiro KuramataLocated in New York, NYElegant, minimalist, modern, sleek, unique—a marvelous chair. Featured in the famous coffee table book: 1000 Chairs, Köln, 2000, p. 574 Title: "Sing, Sing, Sing" Armchair Designe...Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
MaterialsSteel
- "Sing Sing Sing" Chair by Shiro Kuramata for XO, France 1985By Shiro KuramataLocated in Oud Beijerland, NLBeautiful Sing Sing Sing chair, designed by Shiro Kuramata and manufactured by XO, 1985. The chair is crafted from tubular steel and expanded steel ...Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsMetal
- 1960s Japanese "Sing Sing" Steel Mesh Armchair by Shiro KuramataBy Shiro KuramataLocated in New York, NYDesigned by Shiro Kuramata, 1960s Japanese steel wire mesh "Sing Sing" armchair with roll form back and front to seat supported on a chrome tubular frame.Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Armchairs
MaterialsSteel
- Pair of 1960s Japanese "Sing Sing" Armchairs by Shiro KuramataBy Shiro KuramataLocated in New York, NYPair of 1960s Japanese steel wire mesh "Sing Sing" armchairs by Shiro Kuramata. The chairs feature roll form backs and seats supported on a tubular chro...Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsSteel
- Four Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985By Shiro KuramataLocated in London, GBSet of six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing chair...Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
MaterialsMetal
- Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chair for XO, France 1985, six availableBy Shiro KuramataLocated in London, GBSix available in total. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing chair...Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
MaterialsMetal
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Look Armchair
Vintage Looking Armchair
Retro Looking Armchair
Joined Armchair
Grey Retro Armchair
Tubular Steel Armchair
Contemporary Retro Armchair
Eyer Armchair
Silver Armchair
Bold Armchair
French Steel Armchair
Designer Wooden Armchair
Architect Unique Armchair
French Metal Modern Armchair
Unique Armchair French
Costes Armchair
Black French Armchairs
Vintage Sings