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How High The Moon Chair

How High the Moon Chair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Aachen, NW
Authentic "How high the moon" armchair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986. The chair features a
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1990s German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

How High the Moon Chair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986
How High the Moon Chair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986
$22,500
H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 32.29 in
Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in PARIS, FR
The "How High the Moon" armchair, a masterpiece conceived by the esteemed Japanese designer Shiro
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
Shiro Kuramata-How High the Moon Armchairs for Vitra, 1986
$19,085 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 in
Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon lounge chair by Patrick Jouin Materials: BlueMoon armchair in bronze lacquered metal with
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2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
Bluemoon Lounge Chair by Patrick Jouin
$5,301 / item
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
works includes furniture such as Miss Blanche, Glass Chair, How High the Moon, and a number of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass

GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
$15,943 / item
H 77.17 in W 64.97 in D 13.78 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, IKEA, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
featuring 2 double recessed half-moon handles. The top drawers open from the bottom, and the bottom drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

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Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
How High The Moon Chair,Vitra earlier production 08.1998
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Epoxy coated nickel-plated steel "How High the Moon" Armchair by Shiro Kuramata, Japan / Germany
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shiro Kuramata chair for Vitra label "How high is the Moon"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Space age looking of Shiro Kuramata in this amaizing chair .Vitra label.
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Late 20th Century German Club Chairs

Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Uccle, BE
High the Moon" chair reflect the emerging dynamism and maturing creativity of postwar Japan. Vitra
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
H 27.96 in W 37.01 in D 31.89 in
Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
By Pastoe, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
characterized by their minimalistic and geometric forms. His most famous design is the "How High the Moon" chair
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1990s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early "High High The Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early "High the Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986. In
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
same material as How High the Moon. Seat is vinyl.
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
H 36.82 in W 16.15 in D 18.9 in
Shiro Kuramata " How High the Moon " Chair for Vitra
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Shiro Kuramata " How High the Moon " chair for Vitra. Nickel-plated steel mesh with vitra tag to
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20th Century German Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Chair, circa 1991
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic Post-Modern design from Shiro Kuramata. Early example with dated Vitra label from 1991. In very good to excellent condition.
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1990s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

How High the Moon by Shiro Kuramata Vitra Limited Edition
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
How high the moon designed by Shiro Kuramata Lounge chair made of expanded metal. Vitra quit
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Amazing Space Age 'Pool' Modular Sofa, Luigi Colani for Rosenthal Germany, 1970
By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
over the top of the seating elements and 4 'half moon' elements which can either be used as under leg
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber, Canvas

Kuramata’s - How high is the Moon chair
Located in New York, NY
Shiro Kuramata’s famous “How high is the Moon” manufactured by Vitra. One of the 'How high the moon
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Late 20th Century Japanese Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

"How High The Moon"
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Hudson, NY
Vitra in 1987. This particular chair was purchased on 1990. Very good condition.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

"How High The Moon"
"How High The Moon"
H 28 in W 37.25 in D 32 in
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
mesh. "How High the Moon" appears almost fragile, calling into question its ability to support the
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 in
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
mesh. "How High the Moon" appears almost fragile, calling into question its ability to support the
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Vintage 1980s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 in
Miniature How High the Moon Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in San Antonio, TX
of post-modernism. "How High the Moon" which is named after a jazz song by Duke Ellington, is a chair
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Late 20th Century German Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Miniature How High the Moon Chair
Miniature How High the Moon Chair
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in
"Oba-Q" Acrylic Table Lamp by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
architectural interiors and furniture. Revolutionary pieces such as the "How High the Moon" chair (1986) reflect
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

"How High the Moon" Structural Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
mesh. "How High the Moon" appears almost fragile, calling into question its ability to support the
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Vintage 1980s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon Armchair, Vitra Edition, 1986
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Milan, IT
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) How High the Moon armchairs, 1986-1987. Vitra Edition Steel (epoxy
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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How High The Moon Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal how high the moon chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and nickel, every how high the moon chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the how high the moon chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each how high the moon chair bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one how high the moon chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Shiro Kuramata and Vitra produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a How High The Moon Chair?

Prices for a how high the moon chair start at $425 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $11,089.

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