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Shiro Kuramata "How High the Moon" Armchair in Steel Produced by Vitra, 1980s

About the Item

Rare and early "High High The Moon" chair designed by Shiro Kuramata and produced by Vitra in 1986. In great original condition with almost no signs of age and use. A spectacular and iconic chair and despite its relatively young age is already a classic and we are proud to offer this example and we also have a pair available if interested, that is not easy to find nowadays. Both chairs have the original labels. One of the chairs has provenance from MAKK Museum of Applied Arts i Cologne where it stood for many years. Then a Swedish collector acquired it from the original owners son in Germany before we got it. Dimensions: H: 72 cm W: 93 cm D: 81 cm SH: 35 cm.
  • Creator:
    Shiro Kuramata (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 36.62 in (93 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1986
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5488234535152
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