Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) 'How High The Moon' Lounge Chairdesigned 1986-87for Vitra, nickel-plated steel mesh, applied manufacturer's labelheight 28 1/4in (71.8cm); width 37 3/8in (94.9cm); depth 32in (81.3cm) — Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) 'How High The Moon' Lounge Chairdesigned 1986-87for Vitra, nickel-plated steel mesh, applied manufacturer's labelheight 28 1/4in (71.8cm); width 37 3/8in (94.9cm); depth 32in (81.3cm)

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Estimate: $3,000–$5,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Modern Design | Art - Part 1, Los Angeles · 28 May 2020
Record ID: TB-2026-720582
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Shiro Kuramata, Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) 'How High The Moon' Lounge Chairdesigned 1986-87for Vitra, nickel-plated steel mesh, applied manufacturer's labelheight 28 1/4in (71.8cm); width 37 3/8in (94.9cm); depth 32in (81.3cm). Bonhams, 28 May 2020, lot 222. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-720582.

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Shiro Kuramata, Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) 'How High The Moon' Lounge Chairdesigned 1986-87for Vitra, nickel-plated steel mesh, applied manufacturer's labelheight 28 1/4in (71.8cm); width 37 3/8in (94.9cm); depth 32in (81.3cm). Bonhams, 28 May 2020, lot 222. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-720582.

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