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Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi
$1,400
About
Orange fibreglass elephant stool by Sori Yanagi, which was designed in 1954. Sori was the son of the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum founder, Soetsu Yanagi. Having studied both art and architecture, he pioneered Japanese postwar Industrial Design. He worked in the office of Charlotte Perriand from 1940 to 1942. In 1952, he started the Yanagi Industrial Design Institute and went on to become one of the most significant Japanese designers of the post-war era. Yanagi worked with Habitat in 2001 to produce a limited number of Elephant stools in the original fiberglass material, which is the example available here. He passed away in 2011.
Details
- CreatorSori Yanagi (Designer)
- DimensionsHeight: 14 in. (35.56 cm)Width: 21 in. (53.34 cm)Depth: 18 in. (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
- StyleOrganic Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and TechniquesMoldedFiberglass
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacture2001
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Minor scratches to the seat, as shown.
- Seller LocationSan Diego, CA
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU936622666202
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- ShippingRates vary by destination and complexity. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Ships From: San Diego, CA
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