Drawers in irregular form

Not on display

Artist/Maker	Capellini (manufacturer) Kuramata, Shiro (designer)
Place of origin	Milan (made)

Chest of drawers, waved irregular shape, with 18 drawers.

Object details

Category	Furniture
Object type	Chest of drawers
Parts	This object consists of 19 parts. Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Drawer Chest of Drawers
Title	Drawers in irregular form (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques	Ash veneers, stained and lacquered Ash Veneering Staining Lacquering
Brief description	Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini Italian des.1970 Kuramata man.1986 Capellini
Physical description	Chest of drawers, waved irregular shape, with 18 drawers.
Gallery label	(1992) CHEST: DRAWERS IN IRREGULAR FORM Designed by Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991), 1970 First made by Capellini, Milan, Italy, in about 1986, this example 1989 Ash veneers, stained and lacquered Purchased with the help of the manufacturer W.12-1989 Kuramata's work typifies the international outlook of many contemporary Japanese designers. The minimalist aesthetic of this piece derives both from traditional Japanese design and from Western Modernism. Its unorthodox shape encourages its perception as sculpture rather than as a utilitarian piece of furniture.
Credit line	Purchased with the help of the manufacturer
Historical context	Trained as an architect and then as a cabinet-maker Kuramata's work typifies the international outlook of many young designers.
Bibliographic reference	P. Sparke, Japanese Design, London: Michael Joseph, 1987.
Collection	Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number	W.12:1 to 19-1989

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Record created	February 12, 2008
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O145035/drawers-in-irregular-form-chest-of-drawers-kuramata-shiro/

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