How High the Moon Armchair in style of Shiro Kuramata, 1980s

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Vintage Design

This “How High the Moon” armchair was designed in the style of Shiro Kuramata.

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.

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Design Period	1980 to 1989
Production Period	1980 to 1989
Country of Manufacture	Switzerland
Style	Postmodern
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	KQX-1976371
Materials	Chrome Plating, Wire Mesh
Color	Silver
Width	95 cm 95 cm
Depth	81 cm 81 cm
Height	72 cm 72 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg