Sori Yanagi

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.
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Stainless Serving Spoon
Stainless Serving Spoon
Sori Yanagi
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  • Dining
    • Stainless Steel
    Niigata, Japan
    $27 USD
    Stainless Serving Spoon
    Product Stainless Serving Spoon
    Price $27 USD
    Designer/Artist Sori Yanagi
    Maker -
    Category Dining
    Material Stainless Steel
    Location Niigata, Japan
    Stainless Serving Fork
    Stainless Serving Fork
    Sori Yanagi
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  • Dining
    • Stainless Steel
    Niigata, Japan
    $27 USD
    Stainless Serving Fork
    Product Stainless Serving Fork
    Price $27 USD
    Designer/Artist Sori Yanagi
    Maker -
    Category Dining
    Material Stainless Steel
    Location Niigata, Japan
    Cast Iron Grill Pan
    Cast Iron Grill Pan
    Sori Yanagi
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  • Kitchen
    • Nambu Cast Iron
    Tokyo, Japan
    $220 USD
    Cast Iron Grill Pan
    Product Cast Iron Grill Pan
    Price $220 USD
    Designer/Artist Sori Yanagi
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Nambu Cast Iron
    Location Tokyo, Japan
    Cast Iron Deep Pan
    Cast Iron Deep Pan
    Sori Yanagi
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  • Kitchen
    • Nambu Tekki Cast Iron
    Tokyo, Japan
    $285 USD
    Cast Iron Deep Pan
    Product Cast Iron Deep Pan
    Price $285 USD
    Designer/Artist Sori Yanagi
    Maker -
    Category Kitchen
    Material Nambu Tekki Cast Iron
    Location Tokyo, Japan
    Oval Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Oval Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Sori Yanagi
    Akita Mokko
  • Décor
    • Beech Wood, Mirrored Glass, Steel and Lacquer
    Tokyo, Japan
    $550 USD
    Oval Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Product Oval Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Price $550 USD
    Designer/Artist Sori Yanagi
    Maker Akita Mokko
    Category Décor
    Material Beech Wood, Mirrored Glass, Steel and Lacquer
    Location Tokyo, Japan
    Round Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Round Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Sori Yanagi
    Akita Mokko
  • Décor
    • Beech Wood, Mirrored Glass, Steel and Lacquer
    Tokyo, Japan
    $520 USD
    Round Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Product Round Mirror (OUT OF STOCK)
    Price $520 USD
    Designer/Artist Sori Yanagi
    Maker Akita Mokko
    Category Décor
    Material Beech Wood, Mirrored Glass, Steel and Lacquer
    Location Tokyo, Japan