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
$26,445
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
20th Century Shiro Kuramata Steel Mesh 'How High The Moon' Armchairs For Vitra
By Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
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
$15,943 / item
H 77.17 in W 64.97 in D 13.78 in
GLASS SHELVES #1 '1976', by Shiro Kuramata for Glas Italia
By Glas Italia, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Brooklyn, NY
After his death, the exhibition ‘’Shiro Kuramata 1934-1991’’ at Hara Museum of Contemporary Art of 1996 tours 7 cities around the world.
Glass
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
Post Modern Perforated Steel and Chrome Arm Chair c. 1980's
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in New York, NY
Chic perforated steel and chrome arm chair, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The chair features a perforated steel seat, back and arms, which are supported by...
Steel, Chrome
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, 1986-1987.
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.
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 Vitra, Shiro Kuramata
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early example of Shiro Kuramatas iconic "How high the moon" armchair in steel produced by Vitra, 1995.
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 expanded steel mesh. In production from 1987-2009. Marked with label. Excelle...
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 same material as How High the Moon.
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 (Vitra), 1986-1987.
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
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
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
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
"How high the Moon" Shiro Kuramata, 1986
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Dronten, NL
In production from 1987-2009. Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991).
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.
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
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
"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
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed entirely of steel mesh, with no interior frame or support, the design provides the outline of a chair without any of its traditional structure. While its shape is that of...
Nickel, Steel
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed entirely of steel mesh, with no interior frame or support, the design provides the outline of a chair without any of its traditional structure. While its shape is that of...
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.
Chrome, 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
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.
Steel, Nickel
"How High the Moon" Structural Chair by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Constructed entirely of steel mesh, with no interior frame or support, the design provides the outline of a chair without any of its traditional structure. While its shape is that of...
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
This charming miniature is modeled on an original manufactured by Vitra, produced and distributed by the Vitra design museum with permission of Mieko Kuramata, Tokyo and Vitra. ...
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.
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Green Onyx
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
$4,360 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$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 Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
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
$4,701 / 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
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Sabine Marcelis, Acerbis
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
$1,692Sale 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
$16,400
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Bedroom Divider Wardrobe Walnut
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, bedroom divider or wardrobe unit, walnut, glass Italy, 1980s This exceptional piece by Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi is...
Glass, Walnut
Postmodern Les Amisca Quebec 69 Spider Chair
By Les Amisca
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning Quebec 69 spider chair by Canadian Postmodern Design Group Les Amisca. This chair was designed in the 1980s and features a rounded steel Art Deco style body wi...
Steel
$3,500
H 35 in W 73 in D 37 in
Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...
Burl, Lacquer
$23,000
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 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 Umeda for Edra Italy 1990 Very rare to find 2 early production examples now combine...
Aluminum, Steel
$7,108Sale 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
$11,700
H 85.04 in W 144.1 in D 22.84 in
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Wall Unit in Lacquered Ash and Chrome
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, multifunctional wall unit, black lacquered ash, chrome and white fabric, Italy, 1980s. Rare multifunctional wall unit designed by the Italian design...
Chrome
$35,810 / item
H 37.8 in W 82.68 in D 28.35 in
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano. Peter Shire is a Los...
Wool, Wood
$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
$4,642
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
$85,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Black Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, black leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
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