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Japanese
18th century
Ekagami tate
Wood and lacquer with gold and silver maki-e
2006.388.7.1Museum purchase funded by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. in honor of its 15th anniversary; Nanako and Dale Tingleaf; the Japan Business Association of Houston; Stephen Hamilton; Dr. Ninan and Sushila Mathew; Barbara E. Butler; Keiji Asakura; and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee Dunn III
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Japanese
18th century
Shogunal Wedding Gift
Wood and lacquer with gold and silver maki-e, gilt bronze, and fur
2006.388.1-.14Museum purchase funded by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. in honor of its 15th anniversary; Nanako and Dale Tingleaf; the Japan Business Association of Houston; Stephen Hamilton; Dr. Ninan and Sushila Mathew; Barbara E. Butler; Keiji Asakura; and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee Dunn III
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Japanese
late 19th century
Uchikake (Wedding Kimono)
Silk and gold
2018.210Museum purchase funded by Ms. Miwa S. Sakashita and Dr. John R. Stroehlein
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Alvar Aalto
Designed 1931–1932, manufactured 1934–39
Finnish, 1898–1976
Armchair, Model 41
Laminated birch plywood
2013.701The American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of William F. Stern, in his memory
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Alvar Aalto
1954
Finnish, 1898–1976
Siena
Printed cotton
2011.1001The American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of Charles Tapley, in his honor
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Maija Isola
1965
Finnish, 1927 - 2001
Kaivo
Screenprinted cotton
2012.239Museum purchase funded by the Design Council, 2012
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Shiro Kuramata
Designed 1976
Japanese, 1934–1991
Glass Chair
Glass
2009.505Museum purchase funded by the Design Council, 2009
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Katsuji Wakisaka
1977
Japanese, born 1944
Nietos
Screenprint on plain weave cotton
2012.345Gift of Phyllis Tucker
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Shiro Kuramata
1981
Japanese, 1934–1991
"Ritz" Scrittoio
Birch plywood, metal, and wood
2014.815Gift of Marc and Sara Benda
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Kuramata Design Office, Japanese
c. 1990
established 1965
Floating Feather
Acrylic and feather
2011.452Museum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation
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Shiro Kuramata
1985
Japanese, 1934–1991
"Sing Sing Sing" Chair
Coated steel
2011.447Museum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation
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Shiro Kuramata
Designed 1986
Japanese, 1934–1991
Umbrella Stand
Enameled metal, chrome-plated steel, and rubber
2011.449Museum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation
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Shiro Kuramata
Designed 1986
Japanese, 1934–1991
"How High the Moon" Chair
Nickel-plated steel mesh
2011.448Museum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation
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Shiro Kuramata
1989
Japanese, 1934–1991
Cabinet de Curiosité
Acrylic
2014.210.A,.BMuseum purchase funded by the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation
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Sudo Reiko
Designed 1990, made 2000
Japanese, born 1953
Stainless Steel Gloss
Polyester
2000.900Gift of the Nuno Corporation
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Sudo Reiko
Designed 1993, made 2000
Japanese, born 1953
Feather Flurries
Silk organdy and feathers
2000.901Gift of the NUNO Corporation
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Sudo Reiko
Designed 1993, made 2000
Japanese, born 1953
Jellyfish
Polyester
2000.898Gift of the NUNO Corporation
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Sudo Reiko
Designed 1997, made 2000
Japanese, born 1953
Patched Paper
Polyester and Mino Washi paper
2000.902Gift of the NUNO Corporation
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Sudo Reiko
Designed 1997, made 2000
Japanese, born 1953
Scattered Rubber Bands
Linen, acrylic, and silicone
2000.899Gift of the NUNO Corporation
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Nakamura Ryuji
2008
Japanese, born 1972
Hechima 6 Chair
Paper (vulcanized fiber)
2010.208Museum purchase funded by the Design Council, 2010; Brooke Masterson Stroud; Michael W. Dale; Tom and Barbara Solis; Jose Solis; Karin and Leo Shipman; Judy Sauer; and Bill and Fredrica Fester
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Oki Sato
2008
Japanese, born 1973
Cabbage Chair
Unwoven pleated fabric
2009.504Museum purchase funded by the Design Council, 2009
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Nendo
2010
Japanese, established 2002
"Thin Black Lines" Table
Steel and glass
2014.923Gift of Friedman Benda Gallery
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