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Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon

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
$18,868 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 32.29 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
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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
Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
A new edition of the definitive monograph on Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata, featuring a new
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2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Shiro Kuramata
Shiro Kuramata
$100 / item
H 12.25 in W 9.05 in D 1.81 in

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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.
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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 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
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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 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

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
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

"How High the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
"How High the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 31.89 in
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
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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 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
Category

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
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

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
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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 " Chair for Vitra
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
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
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1990s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 31.89 in
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
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
Located in Cologne, DE
How high the moon by Shiro Kuramata edition of 30
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Late 20th Century German Settees

Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
Shiro Kuramata 'How high the moon'
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
"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
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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
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

Shiro Kuramata, How High the Moon Armchair, Vitra Edition, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata, Vitra
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

"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
Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

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.
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"How High the Moon" Armchair
H 28.55 in W 37.21 in D 32.68 in
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
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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
Shiro Kuramata (1934–1991) is one of Japan's most important designers of the 20th C. Kuramata was
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20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

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How High the Moon Chair by Shiro Kuramata for Vitra, 1986
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Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shiro kuramata how high the moon for your home. Frequently made of metal, steel and nickel, every shiro kuramata how high the moon was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shiro kuramata how high the moon, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A shiro kuramata how high the moon is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made shiro kuramata how high the moon has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Shiro Kuramata and Vitra are consistently popular.

How Much is a Shiro Kuramata How High The Moon?

Prices for a shiro kuramata how high the moon start at $425 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $11,133.

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