Sori Yanagi Elephant Stool

Elephant stool 1954 sōri yanagi 柳 宗理 yanagi sōri 1915 2011 1 was a japanese industrial designer.

Sori yanagi elephant stool. Stable stackable and supremely portable the elephant stool has proven to be a particular favorite of anyone who wants to reach new heights. It is a stackable three legged design from 1954 that was originally made in fiberglass and only available in black and white. A stacking stool which can be used indoors or outdoors its clear functional form and versatility has enjoyed enduring appeal. Yanagi chose the elephant stool.

Sori yanagi 1954 the iconic butterfly stool by the japanese designer sori yanagi is a classic piece of furniture that uniquely combines eastern forms with the plywood moulding technique developed by charles and ray eames. Unfortunately an error has occurred. What s innovative about the elephant stool. The sturdy three legged design and rounded contours indeed suggest a pachyderm s form.

2 he played a role in japanese modern design developed after world war ii to the high growth period in the japanese economy. Sori yanagi 1954 as one of the most famous objects of japanese post war design the elephant stool was created by the prolific product designer sori yanagi. The gently curving silhouette of the twin seat shells is reminiscent of a butterfly s wings eternally poised for flight. Original rosewood butterfly stool designed by sori yanagi circa 1950 japan pair of butterfly stools by sori yanagi pair of sori yanagi butterfly stools sori yanagi rare early red elephant stool for kotobuki japan.

Suitable for indoors balconies and gardens the stacking stool can even be used as an easy to transport picnic stool. Elephant stool in black fiber glass by the famous japanese designer sori yanagi model designed in 1954 manufactured by kotobuki tokyo japan. As we always like to present as much as possible of a designer s oeuvre we and mr. Originally created in 1954 the vitra elephant stool by sori yanagi is one of the best known post war japanese designs.

Collection vitra design museum dimensionss. Yanagi s classic three legged elephant stool debuted in 1954 and is one of the most famous examples of japanese post war design. Sori yanagi s his two iconic contributions to modern furniture design the elephant stool and the graceful butterfly stool were designed 60 years ago yet remain relevant to today s modern design aesthetic.