Shiro Kuramata ‘How High The Moon’ Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Shiro Kuramata’s ‘How High The Moon’ Armchair is an iconic exploration of material, form, and perception in modern design.
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Steel
Shiro Kuramata ‘How High The Moon’ Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Shiro Kuramata’s ‘How High The Moon’ Armchair is an iconic exploration of material, form, and perception in modern design.
Steel
Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Easy Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In the chair entitled How High The Moon, named after a jazz piece by Duke Ellington, the gleaming, dematerialized surface evokes pale moonlight and weightlessness.
Metal, Steel, Nickel, Steel Mesh
Shiro Kuramata 'How High the Moon' Lounge Chair in Nickel-Plated Steel Mesh
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 'How High the Moon' lounge chair, nickel-plated steel mesh, Switzerland, design 1986 Shiro Kuramata’s ‘How High the Moon’ lounge chair, designed in 1986, ...
Steel, Nickel
20th Century Shiro Kuramata Steel Mesh 'How High The Moon' Armchairs For Vitra
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Madrid, ES
How High the Moon, designed by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra in 1986, is a poetic reflection on the very idea of the chair.
Steel, Nickel
Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
Reminiscent of the iconic How High the Moon lounge chair, this piece is unsigned.
Steel, Chrome
$100 / item
Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
Designers and design enthusiasts who love Kuramata will be astonished by the breadth and depth of Kuramata’s remarkable body of work, from the iconic Miss Blanche chair, made from ar...
Paper
GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
His representative works includes furniture such as Miss Blanche, Glass Chair, How High the Moon, and a number of commercial architecture includes Issey Miyake's boutiques.
Glass
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Original Shiro Kuramata " How high the moon" club armchair
Located in Zaventem, BE
Club armchair designed by Shiro Kuramata Vitra edition 1987. Nickeled metal mesh.
Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
How High The Moon Chair,Vitra earlier production 08.1998
"How High the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
"How high the Moon" armchair. Designed in 1986 and handmade by Kurosaki for Vitra.
Nickel, Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 31.89 in
Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1995
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early example of Shiro Kuramatas iconic "How high the moon" armchair in steel produced by Vitra, 1995.
Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 31.89 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.
Steel
Sold
H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 31.89 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 the Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986.
Steel
HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This chair is made of expand metal as the same material as How High the Moon. Seat is vinyl.
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.
Shiro Kuramata Steel chair, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Uccle, BE
Epoxy coated nickel-plated steel "How High the Moon" Armchair by Shiro Kuramata, Japan / Germany (Vitra), 1986-1987.
Steel
Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
By Pastoe, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
His most famous design is the "How High the Moon" chair. Kuramata's work was highly influential in the world of furniture design, and he was known for pushing the boundaries of w...
Steel
"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
"How high the Moon" armchair. Designed in 1986 and handmade by Kurosaki for Vitra.
Nickel, Steel
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 the underside.
Nickel
How High the Moon by Shiro Kuramata Vitra Limited Edition
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
How high the moon designed by Shiro Kuramata Lounge chair made of expanded metal.
Metal
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.
Steel
Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
Located in Cologne, DE
How high the moon by Shiro Kuramata edition of 30
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, 1986-1987.
Metal
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This effect is intensified by the reflective quality of the steel mesh. "How High the Moon" appears almost fragile, calling into question its ability to support the weight of the hum...
Nickel, Steel
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This effect is intensified by the reflective quality of the steel mesh. "How High the Moon" appears almost fragile, calling into question its ability to support the weight of the hum...
Nickel, Steel
"How High The Moon"
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Hudson, NY
Nickel-plated expanded steel mesh.Designed in 1986 by Shiro Kuramata, produced by Kurosaki for Vitra in 1987. This particular chair was purchased on 1990. Very good condition.
Steel
Shiro Kuramata How High the Moon Armchairs, Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Entirely made with a unique mesh material, “How high the moon” is both minimal and its opposite, perfectly symptomatic of Shiro Kuramata’s design.
Metal
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' two seater was sold for £12,650 at Bonham’s, London in 1998.
Chrome, Steel
Miniature How High the Moon Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in San Antonio, TX
"How High the Moon" which is named after a jazz song by Duke Ellington, is a chair which reflects the shimmering de-materialized surface of play moonlight and weightlessness.
Metal
Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon Armchair, Vitra Edition, 1986
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Milan, IT
"How High the Moon" offers a philosophical meditation on the form of the chair.
Steel, Nickel
"How High the Moon" Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Cologne, DE
Year: 1986, material: nickel-plated expanded steel mesh, on four cylindrical feet. Measurements: W 94.5cm x D 83cm x H 72.5cm. Manufactured by Vitra.
Steel
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 Kuramata, is crafted from nickel-plated steel mesh and produced by Vitra in Switze...
Stainless Steel
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This effect is intensified by the reflective quality of the steel mesh. "How High the Moon" appears almost fragile, calling into question its ability to support the weight of the hum...
Nickel, Steel
"Oba-Q" Acrylic Table Lamp by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Revolutionary pieces such as the "How High the Moon" chair (1986) reflect the emerging dynamism and maturing creativity of postwar Japan.
$2,150
H 25.75 in W 24.5 in D 35.5 in
Lounge Chair by Shiro Kuramata 1982 "Sofa with Arms Lounge Chair"
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chrome Lounge chair known as "Sofa with arms lounge Chair" by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini. Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer. Designed many chairs for a number of companies...
Chrome
Half-Moon Armchair Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair half-moon Indoor or outdoor with structure in steel and natural abaca from Borneo. With cushion seat and back included. Colors finish in linen cream (indoor), or grey or lig...
Steel
$2,200
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Bent Steel Wire & Wicker Modernist Lounger by Frederic Weinberg - USA 1960's
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Modernist armchair made of bent steel wire and rattan core painted off-white. In good vintage condition. A few strands of rattan are broken or missing. This chair will ship from Fran...
Steel
Harry Bertoia 'Diamond' Armchair in Chromed Metal
By Harry Bertoia
Located in London, GB
Harry Bertoia 'Diamond' armchair in chromed metal, circa 1970s. Dimensions: H85 x W83 x D62 cm.
Metal
Rattan Rattan Lounge Chair by Isamu Kenmochi , Circa 1980s
By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Rattan sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Yamakawa Rattan. Circa 1980s. No restorations or modifications have been made. The cushion is also original vintage condition.
Upholstery, Rattan
$3,600
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 25 in
Large Woodard Sculptura Wrought Iron with Steel Mesh Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully restored Woodard co large lounge chair with matching ottoman. Both pieces have been stripped and powder coated in gloss black finish. New foot glides installed as well.
Cut Steel, Wrought Iron
$1,300 / set
H 24 in W 24.5 in D 22.75 in
2000s Pair of Harry Bertoia Diamond Child Size Lounge Chairs w/ Seat Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of original Diamond Lounge Chairs in the children’s size, Model 421LS, initially designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. The listed price includes the pair. The...
Steel
1970s Slope Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By BoConcept
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable, close to maintenance-free and with a style punch to accompany it, this BoConcept Style outdoor furniture is the perfect setting for great outdoor moments. With a light, ...
Iron, Wire
$42,000
H 32.29 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55 During...
Iron
$2,897 / set
H 38.19 in W 37.8 in D 35.04 in
Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...
Metal
Shiro Kuramata "Sing Sing Sing" Chair for XO France 1985
By Shiro Kuramata, XO Design
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Designed by the visionary Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata (1934–1991), this iconic “Sing Sing Sing” chair (1985) embodies a seamless dialogue between traditional Japanese sensibilit...
Metal
$640Sale Price / item|36% Off
H 30.5 in W 33.5 in D 28.5 in
1 Knoll Bertoia Early Version Diamond Lounge Chair
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harry Bertoia Italian artist and furniture designer, Harry Bertoia`s career began in the 1930s as a student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art where he re-established the metal-worki...
Steel
Armchair by Tatjana von Stein, France
By Tatjana von Stein
Located in London, GB
MISE EN SCÈNE. Designed in England. Made in France. *Our items are customisable in finish and size. Made to order pieces. Each piece is numbered, signed and comes with a certificat...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Lounge Chair by Vermont Tubbs
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculptural cane lounge chair designed by Vermont Tubbs.
Cane
$5,875
H 28 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of Large Mid-century 'Sculptura', Iron Mesh Silver Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Very Large Mid-Century Modern 'Sculptura' Wrought Iron and Steel Mesh Lounge Chairs powder coated in Silver by Russel Woodard, circa 1950-1960. The armchairs offer a luxuri...
Enamel, Steel, Wrought Iron
Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Lounge Chair for Knoll, USA, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Hellouw, NL
A diamond lounge chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll with Kvadrat Fabric from the USA. This chair is probably produced in the 1980s and has a black frame with a fully covered seating ar...
Metal
$4,867
H 45.28 in Dm 21.66 in
Midmodern Style Italian Brass Pendant Lamp with Bright Green Murano Glass Slabs
Located in Madrid, ES
These lights features a brass structure from which multiple Murano glass slabs are suspended, arranged in a layered composition around the central stem. The glass elements are crafte...
Brass
$15,604
H 23.23 in W 122.84 in D 101.58 in
Lara Model Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Madrid, ES
The “Lara” sofa, designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood in the 1960s, is a notable example of Italian design linked to the Space Age movement. The model is composed o...
Bouclé
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the mos...
Leather
$7,879 / set
H 63 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in L 63 in
Mid-Century Modern Floral Translucent Murano Glass Pair Of Italian Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of wall sconces handcrafted in Murano glass, Italy. Each sconce is composed of a vertical superimposition of organic volumes in hand-blown and hand-worked glass, featuring a rib...
Brass
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” Sofa, 1970
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Raphael Raffel “Croissant” sofa, leather, France, 1970. This iconic “Croissant” lounge sofa, originally conceived by French designer Raphael Raffel in 1970, stands as one of the mos...
Leather
$55,000
H 48 in W 110 in D 110 in
TAWARAYA "Boxing Ring" Seating Pod by Masanori Umed, Memphis Design, Japan, 1983
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
The TAWARAYA Ring by Masanori Umeda for MEMPHIS srl is one of that design movements most famous & critically-discussed pieces from the inaugural MEMPHIS exhibition of 1981. The ...
Laminate, Wood
$3,592
H 4.73 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid Century Modern Style Large French Wall Mounted Round Convex Silver Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Large circular wall-mounted convex mirror featuring a beautifully patinated and textured metal frame. Its distinctive convex shape offers a dynamic, panoramic reflection that enhance...
Metal
$4,577 / set
H 44.89 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Mid Modern Style Green And White Murano Glass and Brass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural pair of Murano glass and brass wall sconces, composed of vertically stacked oval elements creating a refined rhythmic composition. Each sconce features alternating translu...
Brass
$23,060 / set
H 31.5 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This pair of Mid-Century Modern style Italian commodes showcases a classic design from the 1950s, featuring solid wood construction accented with brass. Each commode is elegantly des...
Brass
Philippe Starck Dr. Sonderbar Chair for XO- France, 1980
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
Exaggerated curves of tubular steel and perforated sheet metal define The Dr Sonderbar Chair by French architect and designer Philippe Starck (b. 1949). Influenced by his childhood s...
Steel
Brutalist Style Oak Handcarved Italian Large Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak Sideboard handcarved with four doors and central interior shelve. Italy Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special rest...
Oak
$9,618
H 63 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Wood and Glass, Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Brutalist-style dry bar crafted in solid oak and defined by its architectural presence and hand-carved detailing. The cabinet features four folding doors that open to reveal ...
Art Glass, Oak
$5,000
H 30.31 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Memphis Table By Shiro Kuramata Sally Glass Chrome Rolling Table, 1987
By Shiro Kuramata, Memphis Group
Located in Vienna, AT
Round rolling table sally by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis, 1987 Dimensions are 30.31" x 23.35" x 23.35" Iconic table 'Sally' by Shiro Kuramata, Japan, 1987 for Memphis. Comprised of ...
Metal, Chrome
$15,644 / set
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Pair of White Hand Carved Plaster Sconces in the Style of Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Madrid, ES
These impressive hand-carved white plaster sconces embody the iconic style reminiscent of Dorothy Draper. With their intricate plant motifs, these sconces showcase a seamless fusion ...
Plaster
$8,401
H 55.12 in W 44.3 in D 15.75 in
Brutalist Style Hand-carved Solid Oak Wood and Glass Mirror Italian Bar Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Exquisite Hand-Carved Oak Bar Cabinet with Glass Shelves Enhance your home with the sophisticated charm of this hand-carved oak bar cabinet. Designed with two hinged doors, this piec...
Oak, Glass
Armchair by Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, France, circa 1936
By Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A rare collaboration between Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu, this armchair embodies the meeting of two worlds: Prouvé’s rational, structural approach and Leleu’s refined Art Deco sensib...
Metal
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