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Four Shiro Kuramata Sing Sing Sing Chairs for XO, France 1985

$22,826.48per set
$28,306.56per set20% Off
£19,680per setVAT Included
£20,500per set20% Off
€19,519.25per set
€24,441.36per set20% Off
CA$31,424.53per set
CA$39,298.93per set20% Off
A$31,965.39per set
A$40,021.71per set20% Off
CHF 18,252.69per set
CHF 22,974.14per set20% Off
MX$386,638.94per set
MX$482,934.42per set20% Off
NOK 212,836per set
NOK 266,258.84per set20% Off
SEK 216,097.06per set
SEK 269,916.31per set20% Off
DKK 145,920.67per set
DKK 182,733.80per set20% Off

About the Item

Set of six available. Shiro Kuramata (1931-1991) created a fluid exchange between Japanese design philosophy and methodology and European postmodern design. Kuramata’s training was initially centred around traditional woodworking however, when he enrolled at the Kuwasawa Design School was taught by Isamu Kenmochi, who helped him reimagine ancient Japanese traditions using modern materials. The philosophy Kuramata. His designs are made from materials that have reflective, transparent, translucent, opaque and tactile qualities to them, each form a response each material. The sing sing sing chair, designed in 1985 for the French manufacturer XO is crafted from tubular steel and expanded steel mesh. The flow of the piece is reminiscent of a treble clef – perhaps a nod to its title. Each chair shows signs of age.
  • Creator:
    Shiro Kuramata (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Each chair shows signs of age.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: H039E1stDibs: LU1420236628512

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