Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool

In view of the above Yanagi's Butterfly stool can be described as unusual on a number of counts.

'Butterfly' stool was designed in Japan by Sori Yanagi.

These items are only available in the United States. The butterfly stool uniquely combines Eastern forms with the plywood molding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. The...

These items are only available in the United States. The butterfly stool uniquely combines Eastern forms with the plywood molding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. The...

Vintage Japanese style rosewood plywood seats manufactured by TENDO in Japan. The Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool is a famous product manufactured by TENDO.

Butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko.

The Japanese designer Sori Yanagi is best known for his 1956 Butterfly Stool.

A Sori Yanagi butterfly stool for Tendo in bent rosewood and brass.

Set of four Sori Yanagi butterfly stools. Signed. The butterfly stool uniquely combines Eastern forms with the plywood moulding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames.

Museum quality Sori Yanagi Butterfly stool in rosewood. Sori Yanagi studied both art and architecture.

Sori Yanagi was born in Tokyo, Japan. He was very influenced by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, whom he translated for when she visited Japan.

Original production Sori Yangai "Butterfly" stool, very good vintage condition.

An incredible example of an iconic Mid 20th Century masterpiece. Designed by Sori Yanagi in the late 1950.s These examples are the earliest examples of this form. As evidenced by ...

Pair of 1980s Sori Yanagi rosewood "Butterfly" stools.

Molded plywood butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko.

Rare butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi, manufactured by Tendo in Japan.

Sori Yanagi for Tendo an original Rosewood veneer Butterfly stool , designed 1954 , all original with the brass fittings .

Rare butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi, manufactured by Tendo in Japan Precious early works.

The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design.

The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design.

"Butterfly" stool designed by Japanese designer Sori Yanagi in 1954.

Rare butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi, manufactured by Tendo in Japan.

Pair of Sori Yanagi butterfly stools executed in rosewood.

BUTTERFLY Stool Stool Chair Design Sori Yanagi Stool The “BUTTERFLY” stool by Sori Yanagi combines elegance and functionality in a timeless design.

Ease of travel in the jet age encouraged a growing fusion of cultural influences after World War II. Although Yanagi's stool was designed and manufactured in Japan, it employs Weste...

An early rosewood Butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi.

A vintage "Butterfly" rosewood stool with brass separator by Sori Yanagi for Tendo.

A pair of rosewood butterfly stools designed by Sori Yanagi.

Iconic Rosewood Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi. Beautiful grained rosewood veneer with a brass stretcher. 15 in. seat height.

A perfect fusion of western function and eastern or Asian sensibility, the iconic butterfly stool was originally conceived in 1954 by Japanese designer Sori Yanagi.

Originally designed by Sori Yanagi in 1954, the Butterfly Stool has since become a design icon.

Rare butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi, manufactured by Tendo in Japan.

Palisander rosewood "Butterfly" stool designed by Sori Yanagi and produced by Tendo Mokko in the 1960s.

Sori Yanagi model "Butterfly" stool for Tendo Mokko, Japan, 2000s Additional Information: Materials: laminated walnut, brass Dimensions: 15 1/2" H x 17" W x 12" D Condition: Ex...

This Vitra butterfly stool combines Eastern forms with the plywood molding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. The gently curving silhouette is reminiscent of a butterfly‘s...

A rare and early organic "Butterfly" stool, designed in 1954 by Sori Yanagi.

These matching butterfly stools uniquely combine Eastern forms with the plywood molding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. The gently curving silhouette reminiscent of a b...

Sori Yanagi mid-century Butterfly Stool for Vitra

This iconic and collectable butterfly stool is a work of simple and elegant sculpture by the Japanese designer Sori Yanagi.

Main products include “Butterfly Stool (Sori Yanagi)” and “Low Chair (Junzo Sakakura Architectural Institute (Daisaku)”) Examples include the Kashiwado Chair (Isamu Kenmochi) and the...

Trained in molded plywood techniques at the Industrial Arts Institute, where he notably collaborated with Yanagi Sori on the iconic Butterfly Stool, Inui developed a design language ...

A Sori Yanagi butterfly stool for Tendo in bent rosewood and brass.

Sori Yanagi Butterfly Stool in rosewood and brass.

Pair of period Sori Yanagi butterfly stools sold in original condition.

This 90's edition of Sori Yanagi's 1954 symmetrically pressed, birch-plywood stool is an iconic example of eastern and western design influence confluence. Subtly curving edges of bo...

Butterfly stool designed by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko.

Pair of butterfly stools designed by Sori Yanagi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1954.

Ottoman designed by Sori Yanagi. The walnut bent plywood frame mirrors one another showcasing a butterfly shape, hence the name.

Excellent vintage "Butterfly" stool designed by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko.

Well used 1950s butterfly stool. This stool can still be used, tested by 165 pound person, no yawning, no cracks that go all the way through the plywood anywhere, just veneer losses ...

A set of first production walnut "Butterfly" stools, designed in 1954 by Sori Yanagi and produced by Tendo Mokko, Japan, c. 1960s.

Ease of travel in the jet age encouraged a growing fusion of cultural influences after World War II. Although Yanagi's stool was designed and manufactured in Japan, it employs Wester...

The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi, (1915 - 2011) an iconic figure in Japanese industrial design.

Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...

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Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...

A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s.  For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

This striking bench has a combination of wood slats and woven jute seats. Manufactured by AFM Quality Furniture in Japan it has a hand-hewn quality and the understated design reminds...

Amazing lounge chair by Märta Blomstedt, designed for the interior of the “Aulanko” hotel in 1939. Märta Blomstedt was the architecht behind the hotel. Oversized, voluptuous design w...

1930s Danish modern easy chair reupholstered in exquisite premium beige mohair and nut brown stained beech legs. A very elegant piece executed by skilled danish cabinet maker with ...

Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...

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Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good condition with beautiful patina. Dimensions...

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