SHIRO KURAMATA

from an edition of six produced in 2000

Private Collection
Wright Chicago, May 18, 2008, lot 208
John R. Eckel, Houston, TX
Wright Chicago, The Collection of John Eckel, June 28, 2011, lot 159

Shiro Kuramata 1934-1991, exh. cat., Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 1996, pp. 60 and 181
Ettore Sottsass, "Una Mostra Dedicata a Shiro Kuramata," Domus, December 1996, p. 55 (for an example of the chair model at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, 1996)
Alberto Bassi, "Shiro Kuramata:  Il Design Transparente," Casabella, July/August 1999, p. 18 (for a drawing of the model)
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Chairs, 2000, p. 575
Shiro Kuramata, Tokyo, 2000, fig. 15

Overall excellent original condition. This chair is one of of six chairs executed in January 2000 and is distinguished by the unique yellow-gold tone to the nickel-plated steel and heavier applied resin finish throughout. The chair with a few very shallow and minor surface scratches consistent with gentle use.
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The present lot is from a limited production of six chairs made in January 2000 and is distinguished by the unique yellow-gold tone and heavier applied resin finish