Shiro Kuramata

Japanese, 1934–1991

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Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa
Chrome-plated steel mesh, chrome-plated steel.
71.5 x 156 x 82.5 cm (28 1/8 x 61 3/8 x 32 1/2 in.)
Dec 12, 2024Phillips
Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa
Chrome-plated steel mesh, chrome-plated steel.
71.5 x 156 x 82.5 cm (28 1/8 x 61 3/8 x 32 1/2 in.)
Dec 12, 2024
Phillips • Hong Kong
Editions, Photographs and Design
Lot 17
Rare "Sofa with Arms (single)"
Chromium-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
25 3/4 x 25 1/4 x 35 3/5 in. (65.4 x 64.1 x 90.4 cm)
Dec 11, 2024Phillips
Rare "Sofa with Arms (single)"
Chromium-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
25 3/4 x 25 1/4 x 35 3/5 in. (65.4 x 64.1 x 90.4 cm)
Dec 11, 2024
Phillips • New York
Design
Lot 174
Rare "Sofa with Arms (double)"
Chromium-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
25 7/8 x 48 1/4 x 35 3/4 in. (65.7 x 122.6 x 90.8 cm)
Dec 11, 2024Phillips
Rare "Sofa with Arms (double)"
Chromium-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
25 7/8 x 48 1/4 x 35 3/4 in. (65.7 x 122.6 x 90.8 cm)
Dec 11, 2024
Phillips • New York
Design
Lot 172
How High the Moon armchair, 1986
nickel plated steel mesh
72 x 94 x 82 cm
Nov 14, 2024Sotheby's
How High the Moon armchair, 1986
nickel plated steel mesh
72 x 94 x 82 cm
Nov 14, 2024
Sotheby's • Paris
Important Design
Lot 86
How High the Moon sofa, 1986
nickel plated steel mesh
71.5 x 156 x 82.5 cm
Nov 14, 2024Sotheby's
How High the Moon sofa, 1986
nickel plated steel mesh
71.5 x 156 x 82.5 cm
Nov 14, 2024
Sotheby's • Paris
Important Design
Lot 84
'How High the Moon' armchair
Nickel-plated steel mesh, nickel-plated steel.
72 x 95.5 x 82 cm (28 3/8 x 37 5/8 x 32 1/4 in.)
Nov 13, 2024Phillips
'How High the Moon' armchair
Nickel-plated steel mesh, nickel-plated steel.
72 x 95.5 x 82 cm (28 3/8 x 37 5/8 x 32 1/4 in.)
Nov 13, 2024
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 95
'Luminous' chair
Acrylic.
56 cm (22 in.) high, 132 cm (51 7/8 in.) diameter
Nov 13, 2024Phillips
'Luminous' chair
Acrylic.
56 cm (22 in.) high, 132 cm (51 7/8 in.) diameter
Nov 13, 2024
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 85
Pair of 'Three-legged B' chairs, model no. R108, 1987
Painted steel, oak-veneered plywood.
Each: 75 x 48 x 49 cm (29 1/2 x 18 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
Jun 14, 2024Phillips
Pair of 'Three-legged B' chairs, model no. R108, 1987
Painted steel, oak-veneered plywood.
Each: 75 x 48 x 49 cm (29 1/2 x 18 7/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
Jun 14, 2024
Phillips • Hong Kong
Editions, Photographs and Design
Lot 73
Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa
Nickel-plated steel mesh, nickel-plated steel.
72.5 x 155.5 x 82.5 cm (28 1/2 x 61 1/4 x 32 1/2 in.)
May 2, 2024Phillips
Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa
Nickel-plated steel mesh, nickel-plated steel.
72.5 x 155.5 x 82.5 cm (28 1/2 x 61 1/4 x 32 1/2 in.)
May 2, 2024
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 47
Unique monumental floor lamp, from Oblomov restaurant, Fukuoka, Japan
Acrylic resin, anodised aluminium, synthetic roses.
504.5 cm (198 5/8 in.) high
May 2, 2024Phillips
Unique monumental floor lamp, from Oblomov restaurant, Fukuoka, Japan
Acrylic resin, anodised aluminium, synthetic roses.
504.5 cm (198 5/8 in.) high
May 2, 2024
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 46
'Cabinet de Curiosité'
Coloured and clear acrylic.
190 x 46 x 46 cm (74 3/4 x 18 1/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
May 2, 2024Phillips
'Cabinet de Curiosité'
Coloured and clear acrylic.
190 x 46 x 46 cm (74 3/4 x 18 1/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
May 2, 2024
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 43
‘Panacée’ rug, 1989
wool
141 x 200 cm (55 1/2 x 78 3/4 in.)
Apr 24, 2024Phillips
‘Panacée’ rug, 1989
wool
141 x 200 cm (55 1/2 x 78 3/4 in.)
Apr 24, 2024
Phillips • London
Wired: Online Auction
Lot 107
"#2 vase"
Acrylic, glass.
10 1/2 x 4 1/3 x 4 1/3 in. (26.7 x 11 x 11 cm)
Feb 29, 2024Phillips
"#2 vase"
Acrylic, glass.
10 1/2 x 4 1/3 x 4 1/3 in. (26.7 x 11 x 11 cm)
Feb 29, 2024
Phillips • New York
Design: Online Auction
Lot 1
Just in Time
Wool yarn, stainless on painted in red
51.0 x 36.0 x 8.0 cm
Jan 28, 2024SBI Art Auction
Just in Time
Wool yarn, stainless on painted in red
51.0 x 36.0 x 8.0 cm
Jan 28, 2024
SBI Art Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art @HILLSIDE FORUM
Lot 385
How High the Moon, 1986
Expanded metal
70.0 x 95.0 x 82.5 cm
Jan 27, 2024SBI Art Auction
How High the Moon, 1986
Expanded metal
70.0 x 95.0 x 82.5 cm
Jan 27, 2024
SBI Art Auction
Modern and Contemporary Art @HILLSIDE FORUM
Lot 80
'Glass Chair'
Glass, Photobond 100 adhesive.
89.6 x 89.9 x 60 cm (35 1/4 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Oct 31, 2023Phillips
'Glass Chair'
Glass, Photobond 100 adhesive.
89.6 x 89.9 x 60 cm (35 1/4 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Oct 31, 2023
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 57
SHIRO KURAMATA (1934-1991), 1989
19 x 11 cm
Jun 5, 2023Bonhams
SHIRO KURAMATA (1934-1991), 1989
19 x 11 cm
Jun 5, 2023
Bonhams • Brussels, Chaussée de Charleroi
20th & 21st century Design
Lot 144
'Side One' chest of drawers
Stained ash, lacquered wood, steel, rubber.
171.5 x 63 x 50.1 cm (67 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)
Jan 17, 2023Phillips
'Side One' chest of drawers
Stained ash, lacquered wood, steel, rubber.
171.5 x 63 x 50.1 cm (67 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)
Jan 17, 2023
Phillips • London
Design: Online Auction
Lot 28
SHIRO KURAMATA (1934-1991), 1988
manufactured by ishimaru co., tokyo, japan, acrylic, artificial roses, anodised aluminium
92.1 x 62.9 x 61 cm
Dec 14, 2022Bonhams
SHIRO KURAMATA (1934-1991), 1988
manufactured by ishimaru co., tokyo, japan, acrylic, artificial roses, anodised aluminium
92.1 x 62.9 x 61 cm
Dec 14, 2022
Bonhams • New York
Modern Decorative Art + Design
Lot 83
'How High the Moon' armchair
Nickel-plated steel mesh, nickel-plated steel.
74 x 94.3 x 82.6 cm (29 1/8 x 37 1/8 x 32 1/2 in.)
Nov 2, 2022Phillips
'How High the Moon' armchair
Nickel-plated steel mesh, nickel-plated steel.
74 x 94.3 x 82.6 cm (29 1/8 x 37 1/8 x 32 1/2 in.)
Nov 2, 2022
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 48
Set of Four "Sing Sing Sing" Armchairs, 1985
chrome-plated tubular steel, steel mesh, leather upholstery
86.4 x 52.7 x 76.2 cm
Oct 20, 2022Sotheby's
Set of Four "Sing Sing Sing" Armchairs, 1985
chrome-plated tubular steel, steel mesh, leather upholstery
86.4 x 52.7 x 76.2 cm
Oct 20, 2022
Sotheby's • New York
Design
Lot 137
Nara occasional table, 1983
40 x 60 x 60 cm 153/4 x 235/8 x 235/8 in.
Jun 27, 2022Sotheby's
Nara occasional table, 1983
40 x 60 x 60 cm 153/4 x 235/8 x 235/8 in.
Jun 27, 2022
Sotheby's • Milan
Design Edit Milan
Lot 107
Sing Sing Sing armchair, 1985
chrome-plated tubular steel and painted steel mesh
91 x 51 x 63 cm 35 13/16 x 20 1/16 x 31 7/8 in.
Jun 10, 2022Sotheby's
Sing Sing Sing armchair, 1985
chrome-plated tubular steel and painted steel mesh
91 x 51 x 63 cm 35 13/16 x 20 1/16 x 31 7/8 in.
Jun 10, 2022
Sotheby's • Cologne
Living Contemporary
Lot 41
How High the Moon armchair , 1986
nickel plated steel mesh
72 x 96 x 81 cm 28 3/8 x 37 13/16 x 31 7/8 in.
Jun 10, 2022Sotheby's
How High the Moon armchair, 1986
nickel plated steel mesh
72 x 96 x 81 cm 28 3/8 x 37 13/16 x 31 7/8 in.
Jun 10, 2022
Sotheby's • Cologne
Living Contemporary
Lot 40
"Miss Blanche" chair
Acrylic resin, synthetic roses, anodized aluminum.
34 3/8 x 24 3/8 x 23 in. (87.3 x 61.9 x 58.4 cm)
Jun 7, 2022Phillips
"Miss Blanche" chair
Acrylic resin, synthetic roses, anodized aluminum.
34 3/8 x 24 3/8 x 23 in. (87.3 x 61.9 x 58.4 cm)
Jun 7, 2022
Phillips • New York
Design
Lot 44
'Just in Time' clock, 1986
Melamine, natural branches, wool, nylon.
52 x 37 x .6 cm (20 1/2 x 14 5/8 x 0 1/4 in.)
May 12, 2022Phillips
'Just in Time' clock, 1986
Melamine, natural branches, wool, nylon.
52 x 37 x .6 cm (20 1/2 x 14 5/8 x 0 1/4 in.)
May 12, 2022
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 78
'Glass' chair, 1976
glass, Photobond 100 adhesive
89 x 90 x 60 cm. (35 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Nov 29, 2021Phillips
'Glass' chair, 1976
glass, Photobond 100 adhesive
89 x 90 x 60 cm. (35 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in.)
Nov 29, 2021
Phillips • Hong Kong
20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale in Association with Poly Auction
Lot 160
'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa, 1986
copper-plated steel mesh and copper-plated steel
71 x 150 x 82 cm. (27 7/8 x 59 x 32 1/4 in.)
Nov 29, 2021Phillips
'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa, 1986
copper-plated steel mesh and copper-plated steel
71 x 150 x 82 cm. (27 7/8 x 59 x 32 1/4 in.)
Nov 29, 2021
Phillips • Hong Kong
20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Day Sale in Association with Poly Auction
Lot 159
'How High the Moon' armchair
Nickel-plated steel mesh.
73.3 x 95.5 x 83 cm (28 7/8 x 37 5/8 x 32 5/8 in.)
Nov 9, 2021Phillips
'How High the Moon' armchair
Nickel-plated steel mesh.
73.3 x 95.5 x 83 cm (28 7/8 x 37 5/8 x 32 5/8 in.)
Nov 9, 2021
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 280
Revolving Cabinet , 1970
acrylic
75½ x 14 x 9⅞ in. (191.7 x 35.5 x 24.8 cm)
Oct 19, 2021Sotheby's
Revolving Cabinet, 1970
acrylic
75½ x 14 x 9⅞ in. (191.7 x 35.5 x 24.8 cm)
Oct 19, 2021
Sotheby's • New York
Design Agenda Online: The Collection of Michael Maharam
Lot 67
"How High The Moon" Chair, 1986
nickel-plated steel mesh
28¼ x 37¼ x 32½ in. (71.7 x 94.6 x 82.5 cm)
Oct 15, 2021Sotheby's
"How High The Moon" Chair, 1986
nickel-plated steel mesh
28¼ x 37¼ x 32½ in. (71.7 x 94.6 x 82.5 cm)
Oct 15, 2021
Sotheby's • New York
Design Agenda: The Collection of Michael Maharam
Lot 122
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), 1986
retailed at idee in japan and vitra in europe and the u.s., nickel plated steel mesh, with vitra tag to underside
de 28 1/4 x 37 3/8 x 32in (72 x 95 x 81.5cm) de 28 1/4 x 37 3/8 x 32in (72 x 95 x 81.5cm)
Jul 13, 2021Bonhams
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), 1986
retailed at idee in japan and vitra in europe and the u.s., nickel plated steel mesh, with vitra tag to underside
de 28 1/4 x 37 3/8 x 32in (72 x 95 x 81.5cm) de 28 1/4 x 37 3/8 x 32in (72 x 95 x 81.5cm)
Jul 13, 2021
Bonhams • Los Angeles
Modern Design | Art
Lot 272
‘How High the Moon’ two-seater sofa
Copper-plated steel mesh, copper-plated steel.
70 x 149.2 x 82.6 cm (27 1/2 x 58 3/4 x 32 1/2 in.)
Jun 30, 2021Phillips
‘How High the Moon’ two-seater sofa
Copper-plated steel mesh, copper-plated steel.
70 x 149.2 x 82.6 cm (27 1/2 x 58 3/4 x 32 1/2 in.)
Jun 30, 2021
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 78
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), designed 1986; executed circa 1990
retailed by idee in japan and vitra in europe and the us, nickel-plated steel mesh
72.4 x 95.3 x 83.2 cm
Jun 10, 2021Bonhams
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), designed 1986; executed circa 1990
retailed by idee in japan and vitra in europe and the us, nickel-plated steel mesh
72.4 x 95.3 x 83.2 cm
Jun 10, 2021
Bonhams • New York
Modern Decorative Art & Design
Lot 63
“Glass Chair"
Glass, Photobond 100 adhesive.
35 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in. (88.9 x 89.9 x 60 cm)
Jun 9, 2021Phillips
“Glass Chair"
Glass, Photobond 100 adhesive.
35 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in. (88.9 x 89.9 x 60 cm)
Jun 9, 2021
Phillips • New York
Design
Lot 76
Glass Chair
35 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in. (88.9 x 89.8 x 60 cm)
May 25, 2021Sotheby's
Glass Chair
35 x 35 3/8 x 23 5/8 in. (88.9 x 89.8 x 60 cm)
May 25, 2021
Sotheby's • New York
Important Design: from Noguchi to Lalanne
Lot 164
"Ephemera" Floor Vase
plexiglass, anodized aluminum
55 ¼ x 7 ⅛ x 7 ⅛ in. (138.5 x 18 x 18 cm)
Apr 1, 2021Sotheby's
"Ephemera" Floor Vase
plexiglass, anodized aluminum
55 ¼ x 7 ⅛ x 7 ⅛ in. (138.5 x 18 x 18 cm)
Apr 1, 2021
Sotheby's • New York
Design
Lot 132
Self-portrait, 1983
pen on paper
19.3 x 27.1 cm
Feb 11, 2021Mainichi
Self-portrait, 1983
pen on paper
19.3 x 27.1 cm
Feb 11, 2021
Mainichi
Art and Design
Lot 706
“Acrylic Floor Stand A” floor lamp
Acrylic, painted steel, painted metal.
68 in. (172.7 cm) high
Feb 10, 2021Phillips
“Acrylic Floor Stand A” floor lamp
Acrylic, painted steel, painted metal.
68 in. (172.7 cm) high
Feb 10, 2021
Phillips • New York
Design: Online Auction
Lot 62
Three vases
Acrylic, glass, anodized aluminum.
Tallest: 12 x 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (30.5 x 27.3 x 8.3 cm)
Feb 10, 2021Phillips
Three vases
Acrylic, glass, anodized aluminum.
Tallest: 12 x 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (30.5 x 27.3 x 8.3 cm)
Feb 10, 2021
Phillips • New York
Design: Online Auction
Lot 2
SHIRO KURAMATA | FLOWER VASE #2
10¼ x 10¾ x 3 in. (26 x 27 x 7.6 cm)
Oct 8, 2020Sotheby's
SHIRO KURAMATA | FLOWER VASE #2
10¼ x 10¾ x 3 in. (26 x 27 x 7.6 cm)
Oct 8, 2020
Sotheby's • New York
Design
Lot 149
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), designed 1986; executed circa 1990
retailed by idee in japan and vitra in europe and the us, nickel-plated steel mesh
72.4 x 95.3 x 83.2 cm
Jul 31, 2020Bonhams
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), designed 1986; executed circa 1990
retailed by idee in japan and vitra in europe and the us, nickel-plated steel mesh
72.4 x 95.3 x 83.2 cm
Jul 31, 2020
Bonhams • New York
Modern Decorative Art + Design
Lot 77
GLASS CHAIR, 1976
produced by Mihoya Glass, glass
89.2 x 89.8 x 60 cm
Jul 30, 2020Sotheby's
GLASS CHAIR, 1976
produced by Mihoya Glass, glass
89.2 x 89.8 x 60 cm
Jul 30, 2020
Sotheby's • New York
Important Design
Lot 140
“Cabinet de Curiosité”
Perspex acrylic.
75 x 18 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (190.5 x 46.4 x 46.4 cm)
Jul 29, 2020Phillips
“Cabinet de Curiosité”
Perspex acrylic.
75 x 18 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (190.5 x 46.4 x 46.4 cm)
Jul 29, 2020
Phillips • New York
Design
Lot 47
FAUTEUIL 'MISS BLANCHE', LE MODÈLE CRÉÉ EN
acrylique, roses artificielles, aluminium recouvert d'epoxy / acrylic, artificial roses, epoxy coated aluminium
91 x 63 x 60 cm 35 ¾ x 24 ¾ x 23 ¾ in
Jun 30, 2020Christie's
FAUTEUIL 'MISS BLANCHE', LE MODÈLE CRÉÉ EN
acrylique, roses artificielles, aluminium recouvert d'epoxy / acrylic, artificial roses, epoxy coated aluminium
91 x 63 x 60 cm 35 ¾ x 24 ¾ x 23 ¾ in
Jun 30, 2020
Christie's
Design
Lot 120
'Miss Blanche' chair
Acrylic resin, synthetic roses, anodised aluminium.
92.5 x 63 x 60 cm (36 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Jun 19, 2020Phillips
'Miss Blanche' chair
Acrylic resin, synthetic roses, anodised aluminium.
92.5 x 63 x 60 cm (36 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Jun 19, 2020
Phillips • London
Design
Lot 22
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), 1986-1987
for vitra, nickel-plated steel mesh, applied manufacturer's label
71.8 x 94.9 x 81.3 cm
May 28, 2020Bonhams
Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991), 1986-1987
for vitra, nickel-plated steel mesh, applied manufacturer's label
71.8 x 94.9 x 81.3 cm
May 28, 2020
Bonhams • Los Angeles
Modern Design | Art - Part 1
Lot 222
'How High The Moon' Armchair, designed 1986
nickel-plated steel mesh
81.3 cm
Sep 25, 2019Bonhams
'How High The Moon' Armchair, designed 1986
nickel-plated steel mesh
81.3 cm
Sep 25, 2019
Bonhams • New York
Contemporary: Art, Editions & Design
Lot 108
'How High the Moon' Sofa, 1934-1991
copper-plated steel mesh
72.4 x 154.6 x 82.2 cm
Jun 20, 2019Christie's
'How High the Moon' Sofa, 1934-1991
copper-plated steel mesh
72.4 x 154.6 x 82.2 cm
Jun 20, 2019
Christie's • London
The Landscape of a Mind: A Private Collector's Surreal Vision
Lot 558
Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991) for Vitra, 1986-1987
nickel-plated expanded steel mesh, nickel-plated steel
72.5 x 94.5 x 81.5 cm
Jun 19, 2019Bonhams
Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991) for Vitra, 1986-1987
nickel-plated expanded steel mesh, nickel-plated steel
72.5 x 94.5 x 81.5 cm
Jun 19, 2019
Bonhams • London, Knightsbridge
Decorative Arts and Contemporary Ceramics
Lot 103