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Wooden Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Stool in Molded Plywood by Tendo Japan, 1980s
Wooden Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Stool in Molded Plywood by Tendo Japan, 1980s

Wooden Sori Yanagi "Butterfly" Stool in Molded Plywood by Tendo Japan, 1980s

By Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and iconic wooden mid century "butterfly" stool in molded plywood by Sori Yanagi for Tendo Mokko Japan, 1980s. In good condition and purchased by the previous owner on a busines...

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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tendo Mokko Stools

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Plywood

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Tendo Mokko stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Tendo Mokko stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Tendo Mokko stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original stools by Tendo Mokko were created in the mid-century modern style in japan during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by Isamu Kenmochi, Sori Yanagi, and Pierre Jeanneret. Prices for Tendo Mokko stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,781 and can go as high as $6,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,400.