Vintage Design
Originally designed for Vitra in 1986.
with steel mesh, a material so less used in traditional Japanese design, the classic upholstered armchair is reimagined in an almost dematerialized way.
Here, Shiro Kuramata plays with form and function. The chair has no frame or support, is light and transparent but cold and strong, and serves as both a piece of furniture and a work of art. The reflective quality of the steel mesh intensifies this effect. Its fragile appearance raises questions about its ability to support human weight, thereby challenging the chair’s definition of functional furniture.
Through this work, Kuramata reassembles one of his main themes throughout his career: “freeing from gravity.”
Postmodern design at its best, “How High the Moon” offers a philosophical meditation on the chair’s form.
| Design Period | 1980 to 1989 |
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| Production Period | 1980 to 1989 |
| Country of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Style | Postmodern |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
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| Product Code | KQX-1976371 |
| Materials | Chrome Plating, Wire Mesh |
| Color | Silver |
| Width |
95 cm 37.4 inch |
| Depth |
81 cm 31.9 inch |
| Height |
72 cm 28.3 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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