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Shiro Kuramata Racks and Stands

Japanese, 1934-1991

Few designers have blended Minimalism and Surrealism into artistic furniture as successfully as Shiro Kuramata. His experimentation with form, function, color and motif informed cabinets, chairs and side tables that are as mystifying as they are visually striking. 

Born in Tokyo in 1934, Kuruamata studied at the Kuwasawa Design School. In the 1970s and ’80s, he explored industrial materials in his designs. Inspired by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, Kuramata produced irreverent and bold work. In 1981, Kuramata joined Sottsass in his founding of the Memphis Group, named for a Bob Dylan song. The Milan-based collective aimed to turn the status quo on its head and redefine what was considered appealing in modern furniture style.

His experience with the Memphis Group led Kuramata to embrace unconventional optical effects. No piece embodies this more skillfully than the Miss Blanche chair. Crafted with transparent resin and flecked with rose-petal flecks, it gives the illusion that the sitter is floating.

The How High the Moon armchair is a prime example of his playful nature and willingness to challenge the expectations for furniture design. Including shards of colored glass in concrete surfaces, his “star piece” material was prevalent throughout his work, giving the tops of his end tables and coffee tables a brazen, gem-encrusted appearance. His daring approach to design can also be seen in pieces like his sheer glass bookcases with their seemingly fragile shelves.

Kuramata created many visual delights before his death in 1991. His work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His pieces remain highly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.

On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Shiro Kuramata seating, storage pieces, decorative objects and more.

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Creator: Shiro Kuramata
Shiro Kuramata Umbrella Stand
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Shiro Kuramata umbrella stand. Made by stainless steel. Base and bar are black painted stainless steel. New piece. Designed by Shiro Kuramata in the 80s. He designed this umbrella s...
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Shiro Kuramata racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs

Shiro Kuramata racks and stands are available on 1stDibs for sale. These distinctive items are frequently made of Stainless Steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Shiro Kuramata racks and stands, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. In-stock we have 1 vintage editions of these items, while there is also 0 modern edition to choose from. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider racks and stands by and . Shiro Kuramata racks and stands can vary in price, size, time period and other attributes. 1stDibs's price starts at $1,200 and tops out at $1,200, while pieces like these can sell for $1,200 on average.

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