Yanagi chose the elephant stool.
Sori yanagi elephant stool.
Elephant stool in black fiber glass by the famous japanese designer sori yanagi model designed in 1954 manufactured by kotobuki tokyo japan.
Stable stackable and supremely portable the elephant stool has proven to be a particular favorite of anyone who wants to reach new heights.
Suitable for indoors balconies and gardens the stacking stool can even be used as an easy to transport picnic stool.
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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 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.
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The sturdy three legged design and rounded contours indeed suggest a pachyderm s form.
It is a stackable three legged design from 1954 that was originally made in fiberglass and only available in black and white.
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.
A stacking stool which can be used indoors or outdoors its clear functional form and versatility has enjoyed enduring appeal.
Yanagi s classic three legged elephant stool debuted in 1954 and is one of the most famous examples of japanese post war design.
Elephant stool 1954 sōri yanagi 柳 宗理 yanagi sōri 1915 2011 1 was a japanese industrial designer.
The gently curving silhouette of the twin seat shells is reminiscent of a butterfly s wings eternally poised for flight.
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The stackable plastic stool can be used both indoors and outside.
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.
Originally created in 1954 the vitra elephant stool by sori yanagi is one of the best known post war japanese designs.
