Vase #1 by Shiro Kuramata, circa 1980, Japan.
REF: 7104
Vase #1 by Shiro Kuramata, circa 1980, Japan.
REF: 7104
Designer
Vase #1 by Shiro Kuramata, 1980, manufactured by Ishimaru Co., Ltd., Japan.
This iconic vase by Shiro Kuramata perfectly illustrates his unique approach to design, blending minimalism with playful creativity. Known for his sculptural pieces and his influence on the Memphis movement, Kuramata consistently challenged conventions, both functionally and aesthetically.
This soliflore consists of a pink-tinted aluminum tube set into a cubic block of lucite, highlighting its elegance and lightness.
Manufacturer: Ishimaru Co., Ltd., Japan, 1980.
Bibliography: Shiro Kuramata, A Legacy of Innovation, 2006, p. 92-94.
- Height 8 cm / 3 1⁄4"
- Width 8 cm / 3 1⁄4"
- Depth 21 cm / 8 1⁄2"
- Year Circa 1980
- Medium Acrylic, aluminum
- Country Japan
- Condition Good vintage condition
