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
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
Steel
$12,754Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.17 in W 64.97 in D 13.78 in
GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Shiro Kuramata, Glas Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the international design, designed in 1976 by the great master Shiro Kuramata Born in Tokyo
Glass
Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
A new edition of the definitive monograph on Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata, featuring a new
Paper
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" Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Epoxy coated nickel-plated steel "How High the Moon" Armchair by Shiro Kuramata, Japan / Germany
Metal
Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
How High The Moon Chair,Vitra earlier production 08.1998
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. In
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
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-plated
Nickel, Steel
HAL2 Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
HAL2 chair by Shiro Kuramata for Cassina, Japan, IXC. This chair is made of expand metal as the
Metal
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
Steel
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.
Set of Four Pastoe Chairs by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata, Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer known for his innovative and avant-garde furniture designs
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
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
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
Stainless 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
Nickel, Steel
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. Vitra quit
Metal
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 Armchairs, Vitra, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
“How High the Moon” armchair by the Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata in nickel-plated steel mesh
Metal
"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
Steel
"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
Nickel, Steel
"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
Nickel, Steel
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
Chrome, 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
Steel, Nickel
"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
Nickel, Steel
"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
Miniature How High the Moon Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in San Antonio, TX
and brochure are included with narrative biography of Shiro Kuramata and the original How High the
Metal
"Oba-Q" Acrylic Table Lamp by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shiro Kuramata (1934–1991) is one of Japan's most important designers of the 20th C. Kuramata was
$11,545
H 21.66 in W 121.66 in D 89.38 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Bed Model Morna for Molteni, Italy, 1972
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Leather Bed Model Morna for Molteni, Italy, 1972 Tobia Scarpa was born in Venice in 1935, where he graduated in architecture. With his wife Afra Bianchin (1937-2...
Leather
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
Leather
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$4,736 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$2,692Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$20,131
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
$8,306Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...
Glass, Acrylic
$24,669
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.91 in
Ettore Sottsass 1st Series Ultrafragola Mirror Object 1970 for Poltronova Milano
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Munster, NRW
Original 1st edition model of the Ultrafragola Mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova. Light up mirror with acrylic shell made of layered waves around the central mirror...
Plastic
$1,705Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...
Brass
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 83 in W 90 in D 92.5 in
Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster canopy king-size bed in polished chrome patchwork. interior measurements 82"D x 80"W. This bed does include the beautiful fabric panel...
Chrome
Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian Rosewood 28 3/4 x 40 x 28 3/4 inches.
Leather, Rosewood
$7,105Sale Price / item|54% Off
H 23.63 in W 107.88 in D 100.4 in
Majj Studio Handcrafted Bed, Fabric and Wood, Modern Design, Turkey
By MAJJ STUDIO
Located in Istanbul, Kağıthane
We bless the deep revivals of deep sleeps. Deep blessed revivals. The bed base is created with three intertwined wooden steps, designed according to dimension of a standard bed. ...
Fabric, Wood
$35,288
H 26.78 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
De Sede Terrazza Sofa Cognac Leather Ubald Klug Ueli Berger 1972 Mid Century
By Ueli Berger, Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
2x De Sede Terrazza sofas, model DS 1025 in cognac leather. Designed in 1972 by Ubald Klug & Ueli Berger for De Sede, Switzerland. Sophisticated design sofa elements form the perfec...
Leather
$12,795
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Nara Serving Table, by Shiro Kuramata for Memphis Milano Collection
By Shiro Kuramata, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Shiro Kuramata 1983 Service table made with the traditional technique of terrazzo in concrete conglomerate and coloured glass. Nara perfectly combines the Japanese aesthetic traditi...
Concrete
$4,677
H 22.84 in W 64.38 in D 89.38 in
Italian modern double bed Aiace in white wood by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern double bed Aiace in white wood by Benatti, 1970s Double bed mod. Aiace rectangular In shape. The structure is entirely made of white lacquered wood with a matte finish...
Wood
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