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“Sing Sing” Chair by Shiro Kuramata for XO, France 1970
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A fantastic “Sing Sing” chair designed by Shiro Kuramata, manufactured by XO in France in the 1980s.
This exceptional chair features a distinctive, architectural form that captures the eye and complements any modern interior. Made of high quality tubular steel with a folded mesh metal seat and back, this chair is both stylish and durable. The sleek lines and sharp angles of the design create a sense of drama and elegance, making it a valuable addition to any design collection.
It has become a truly iconic piece of mid-century design that combines the innovative and experimental with seating comfort and appeal. It’s a much sought after piece by design enthusiasts!
The chair remains in good, vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
- Creator:Shiro Kuramata (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
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- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: m269151stDibs: LU1039834068452
Shiro Kuramata
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.
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