Shiro Kuramata

(Japanese, 1934–1991)

Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer known for his Minimalist furniture made from industrial materials. In Shiro’s work, function was always considered, but the aesthetic qualities of each material was always given precedent. His best known piece, the Miss Blanche Chair (1988), is made of four magenta-hued aluminum legs supporting a transparent-resin seat embedded with red-paper roses. Born on November 29, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan, Shiro studied at the Kuwasawa Design School in Tokyo. He began his own design practice in 1965, where he worked until his death. His work can be found in the collections of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the National Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto. The artist died on February 1, 1991 in Tokyo, Japan.

Shiro Kuramata Artworks

Shiro Kuramata (1,363 results)

Flower Vase #1, 1989

Shiro Kuramata

Flower Vase #1, 1989

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Memphis Kyoto Beistelltisch, 1983

Shiro Kuramata

Memphis Kyoto Beistelltisch, 1983

Sale Date: May 2, 2024

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Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa, 1986

Shiro Kuramata

Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa, 1986

Sale Date: May 2, 2024

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Unique monumental floor lamp, from Oblomov..., 1989

Shiro Kuramata

Unique monumental floor lamp, from Oblomov..., 1989

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Cabinet de Curiosité', 1989

Shiro Kuramata

Cabinet de Curiosité', 1989

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Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa, 1986

Shiro Kuramata

Early 'How High the Moon' two-seater sofa, 1986

Sale Date: May 2, 2024

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Unique monumental floor lamp, from Oblomov..., 1989

Shiro Kuramata

Unique monumental floor lamp, from Oblomov..., 1989

Sale Date: May 2, 2024

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Cabinet de Curiosité', 1989

Shiro Kuramata

Cabinet de Curiosité', 1989

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‘Panacée’ rug, 1989

Shiro Kuramata

‘Panacée’ rug, 1989

Sale Date: April 24, 2024

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Flower Vase #1, 1989

Shiro Kuramata

Flower Vase #1, 1989

Sale Date: April 25, 2024

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Perfume Bottle No.3, 1990

Shiro Kuramata

Perfume Bottle No.3, 1990

Sale Date: April 27, 2024

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49 Drawers

Shiro Kuramata

Sale Date: April 27, 2024

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Sealing of roses

Shiro Kuramata

Sealing of roses

Sale Date: April 27, 2024

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Flower Vase #1302

Shiro Kuramata

Flower Vase #1302

Sale Date: April 27, 2024

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Furniture in Irregular Forms, Side 1, 1970

Shiro Kuramata

Furniture in Irregular Forms, Side 1, 1970

Sale Date: March 28, 2024

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Divano a due posti per Cappellini, Meda

Shiro Kuramata

Divano a due posti per Cappellini, Meda

Sale Date: March 27, 2024

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Divano a due posti per Cappellini, Meda

Shiro Kuramata

Divano a due posti per Cappellini, Meda

Sale Date: March 27, 2024

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Ghost lamp

Shiro Kuramata

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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Flower vase #2

Shiro Kuramata

Flower vase #2

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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Two Flower Vase #1 vases

Shiro Kuramata

Two Flower Vase #1 vases

Sale Date: March 20, 2024

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How High The Moon easy chair, 1986

Shiro Kuramata

How High The Moon easy chair, 1986

Sale Date: March 19, 2024

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How High The Moon easy chair, 1986

Shiro Kuramata

How High The Moon easy chair, 1986

Sale Date: March 19, 2024

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'Volume' Spice Set, 1980–1989

Shiro Kuramata

'Volume' Spice Set, 1980–1989

Sale Date: March 30, 2024

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'Volume' Spice Set, 1980–1989

Shiro Kuramata

'Volume' Spice Set, 1980–1989

Sale Date: March 30, 2024

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