SHIRO KURAMATA (1934-1991) Suite of four "Sing Sing" chairs with yellow nickel-plated expanded metal seat and back, framed by arched chrome-plated tubular metal uprights forming armrests and back support, extending into a base receiving cylindrical glides. XO publisher's mark at the end of an armrest on each chair. Height 89 cm - Width 52 cm - Depth 60 cm A set of four 'Sing Sing' chairs in yellow nickel-plated expanded metal and chromed tubular metal. Editor's mark. 35 x 20 1/2 x 23 5/8 in. PROVENANCE : Private collection, Paris

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