Responsible for a huge variety of different objects, Sori Yanagi was one of the first designers to combine western industrial design with traditional Japanese artisanship to create truly striking pieces of furniture. This fusion of philosophies is evident in the beautiful form of the Elephant Stool, originally launched over 70 years ago in 1954. Yanagi’s design became an overnight classic and represents one of the most famous examples of post-war Japanese design.
Whether used in your living room for surprise guests, or out on a balcony to enjoy the sunset, the plastic stool delightfully combines form and function. Easily stackable, it is versatile and easy to move around within your home. You could even use it as camping or picnic furniture.
Sori Yanagi has achieved significantly more than the bridging of East and West in his designs. Active in the immediate postwar era, Yanagi's work embodies the optimism of the new industrial age without losing the delicacy and lightness that is so indicative of traditional Japanese design. The organic forms of the mid-century mesh seamlessly with Yanagi's own sensibilities, and appear repeatedly in his prolific career, from lighting and chairs to flatware and teakettles.
