BD483
"Oba-Q" acrylic table lamp by Shiro Kuramata, Circa 1973
15" high, 17" wide, 17" deep

Shiro Kuramata (1934–1991) is one of Japan's most important designers of the 20th C. Kuramata was mainly known for his use of industrial materials such as wire steel mesh and lucite to create architectural interiors and furniture. Revolutionary pieces such as the "How High the Moon" chair (1986) reflect the emerging dynamism and maturing creativity of postwar Japan. In 1990 the French government awarded Kuramata the distinguished Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of his outstanding contribution to art and design.