Drawers in irregular form
Chest of Drawers
1970 (designed), 1989 (made)
1970 (designed), 1989 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Chest of drawers, waved irregular shape, with 18 drawers.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 19 parts.
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| Title | Drawers in irregular form (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Ash veneers, stained and lacquered |
| 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 | 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.(1992) |
| 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 | |
| Accession number | W.12:1 to 19-1989 |
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| Record created | February 12, 2008 |
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