User:Tokyoist/Sori Yanagi

Sori Yanagi ... (b.1915 ) is a Japanese industrial designer. Many of his works combine organic forms and surprising practicality. Son of Soetsu Yanagi.

bio
Studied art. Worked as assistant to Charlotte Perriand

Some notable works

 * 1953 a fast-boil kettle
 * 1954 butterfly stool (permanent collection MoMA, Louvre)
 * 1954 stacking polyester elephant stool
 * 1956 three-wheel auto
 * 1960 counter scale, stainless bowls
 * 1964 Olympic torch holder, Tokyo Olympics
 * 1973 Yokohama subway facilities
 * 1980 sound proofing tomei
 * 1982 cutlery
 * 1985 Kannetsu tunnel.....
 * 1991 Ashigawa suspension bridge