yanagi butterfly stool
by Sori Yanagi from Vitra.
yanagi butterfly stool
Design Sori Yanagi, 1954
Lacquered bent plywood, brass fittings
Made in Switzerland by Vitra
"true beauty is not made; it is born naturally", Sori Yanagi.
Long admired for it's sculptural silhouette, Sori Yanagi's 1954 Butterfly Stool has been an elusive beauty to net. Vintage examples often command upwards of a few thousand dollars at auction. Originally produced and distributed only in Japan, Vitra has secured the authorization and license to produce and distribute this classic.
15.25" h | 16.5" w | 12.25" d
Lacquered bent plywood, brass fittings
Made in Switzerland by Vitra
"true beauty is not made; it is born naturally", Sori Yanagi.
Long admired for it's sculptural silhouette, Sori Yanagi's 1954 Butterfly Stool has been an elusive beauty to net. Vintage examples often command upwards of a few thousand dollars at auction. Originally produced and distributed only in Japan, Vitra has secured the authorization and license to produce and distribute this classic.
15.25" h | 16.5" w | 12.25" d
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Sori Yanagi
Yanagi Sori combines Japanese and Western aesthetics with modern manufacturing techniques to create a harmonious image. Yanagi designed the Butterfly stool, whose delicate form recalls not only a butterfly but also a Japanese character.
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