Shiro Kuramata

Shiro Kuramata (1934–1991) is one of Japan's most important designers of the 20th century. Kuramata was mainly known for his use of industrial materials such as wire steel mesh and lucite to create architectural interiors and furniture. Wiki


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Luminous Table

Year: 1969
Body: milk-white acrylic board, lamp
Manufacturer: Ishimaru Co., Ltd.
Collection: Kuramata Design Office

How High the Moon (2-seater)

Year: 1986
Body: steel mesh, nickel chrome finish
Manufacturer: Terada Tekkojo, Ltd.
Sales: IDÈE (Kurosaki Trading Co., Ltd.),
Vitra International AG, Switzerland
Collection: Ishimaru Co., Ltd.

Furniture in Irregular Forms (Side 1&2)

Year: 1970
Body: laminated plywood base, matt finish
Front: melamine board, white matt finish
Casters: steel-ball caster
Manufacturer: Furnishing and Decorating Department of Fujiko
Manufacture and Sales: Cappellini International Interiors, Italy.
Collection: Aoshima Shoten Co., Ltd.