Sori Yanagi
Modern design fit for an Olympian
Sori Yanagi is a name that is synonymous with Japanese modern design. Best known for the Butterfly Stool (1956) and for designing the official torches of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the 1972 Sapporo Olympics, his contributions to post-war industrial design still resonate to this day. Drawing on his family's history in the mingei folk craft movement and his background in art and architecture, his designs combine ideas in traditional craft with modern functions and production. Yanagi's award winning kitchenware exemplify his ability to apply Japanese forms and sensibilities to the needs and materials of the industrial age, creating tools that look and feel light and organic, but are highly efficient and durable. Yanagi passed away in 2011.
Stainless Serving Spoon
Sori YanagiI am a Stainless Serving Spoon. You'll never find stains on me. If I'm doing my job well, I gleam and, there are only marks of satisfaction on faces because the platters have been wiped clean.
$27 USD
Stainless Serving Fork
Sori YanagiI am a Stainless Serving Fork. Wasting tine serving a crummy dish isn't my target. A well aimed spear is worth four.
$27 USD
Cast Iron Grill Pan
Sori YanagiI am a Cast Iron Grill Pan. I’m not as hot as the sun but may produce some funky tan lines if you lay out for too long on my ridged surface.
$220 USD
Cast Iron Deep Pan
Sori YanagiI am a Cast Iron Deep Pan. Look deep into my eyes. But not too close you might burn yourself.
$285 USD
Oval Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
Sori Yanagi for Akita MokkoI am an Oval Mirror. Your perception of me is a reflection of you so I have a sneaking suspicion it is a great one.
$550 USD
Round Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
Sori Yanagi for Akita MokkoI am a Round Mirror. Take some time to size me up because my reflection is your biggest competition.
$520 USD