Sori yanagi was a prolific designer right up until his death at the age of 96 on christmas day in 2011. A timeless, iconic kettle by sori yanagi, one of japans most renowned industrial designers. This iconic pan is crafted from a single piece of extra thick nambu tekki cast iron, a traditional japanese iron casting technique that dates back to the early 17th century. This stainless steel kettle, designed by legendary designer sori yanagi in japan, functions both as the perfect cupping kettle and the everyday essential kettle for home. Elegant japanese design stovehob kettle in brushed stainless steel with matt black knob and handle. In 1998 the sori yanagi kettle won the good design award for exceptional design and. He played a role in japanese modern design developed after world war ii to the highgrowth period in the japanese economy. Sori yanagi 19152011 was a japanese designer who had a great influence on both, the postwar japanese design as well as international modern design. Thanks to its iconic shape, the stool fabricated in either maple or palisander asserts a strong presence even in spacious lobbies and. Kitchen and table wares designed by sori yanagi, representative japanese designer. This kettle is light yet durable, and designed for rapid boiling. Sori yanagi kettle winner of the good design award umami mart. He is both a representative of the wholly japanese modern designer and a fullblown modernist who merged simplicity and practicality with elements of traditional japanese crafts. Yanagi designed his first kettle in 1953, redesigned it in 1994 and won the good design award for its functionality and design.
Sori yanagi stainless steel kettle matte for sale online ebay. Globalkitchen japan sells sori yanagi stainless steel perforated tongs made in japan. It was also the recipient of japans good design award in 1998 for exceptional design and functionality. Japanese stainless steel whistling kettle umami mart. The sori yanagi kettle is the best kettle i have ever owned. Blade made of new molybdenum vanadium stainless steel. Shop authentic sori yanagi furniture and other sori yanagi furniture from the worlds best dealers. Looks terrific in my stainless kitchent, somehow managing to. This kettle is light, durable, and designed for rapid boiling. Legendary designer sori yanagis kitchen tools embody his. He is one of the most recognised product deisgners in japan and his works are simple, beautiful and practical. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by sori yanagi. Sori yanagi is celebrated around the world for his modern, functional kitchenware. An elegant design that will compliment a variety of environments.
Made in japan and crafted from quality glass, this clear sake glasses set comes with six charming glass sake cups, perfect for hosting friends and families for a night of chatting and drinking. Yanagis small wood butterfly stool 195254 is part of the butterfly collection of stools by the vitra design museum. The classic butterfly stool by the japanese designer sori yanagi combines eastern forms with the plywood moulding technique developed by charles and ray eames. The meticulouslydesigned slope and size of the kettle render it easy to pour and difficult to burn yourself. This minimal design, inspired by the sori yanagi kettle, will boil water in no time. The handle is made of strengthened laminated birch wood with a soft feel that you wont tire of. Boil water for your green teas and matcha in style in this soft touch, pale bluesilver tea kettle we rate this 1010 aesthetically. Winner of the good design award in 1998, the kettle is one of yanagis bestselling products, with over 1 million sold every year in japan since its 1960s debut. No fewer than 15 different factories are involved in the production of each kettle, as most of the parts are made by hand. These elegant, minimal stainless steel tongs are crafted from a single sheet of stainless steel, making them easy to clean. The kettle is sori yanagi s bestselling design in japan. No fewer than 15 different factories are involved in the production of each kettle, as most of. Yanagis designs often merge simple practicality and.
Sori yanagi stainless steel kettle matte japanese taste. This successful synthesis made sori yanagi one of the most significant japanese designers of the postwar era. Stovetop whistling tea kettle with icool handle, 2. Although the modern yanagi butterfly stool was first created in 1954, it has modern charm. Sori yanagiwas a renaissance man who was known for his butterfly stool and water kettle designs that appeared in 1954. This awardwinning tongs feature elegant timeless design providing a comfortable grip and easiness to clean. The boiling is audible and the puffs of steam from the spout tell me its ready. Son of soetsu yanagi the founder of the japanese mingei folk craft movement sori yanagi is celebrated in permanent collections at moma and the louvre museum for his modern, functional designs that put japanese craftsmanship at its center. Sori yanagi bread knife 21cm made in japan takaski. Simple and beautiful design is always attractive and sets up the modern kitchen. It was also the recipient of japans good design award in. The gently curving silhouette of the twin seat shells is reminiscent of a butterflys wings. The kettle is yanagis bestselling design in his homeland with more than half a million kettles sold yearly in japan alone. Hes well known for designing the 1964 olympic cauldrons.
Sori yanagi stainless steel kettle mirror 284248121189. Winner of the 1998 good design award seamless construction wont trap food residue dishwasher safe made in. It is perfect for draining food, turning meat, taking up asparagus from water and even for serving pasta at the table. With a wide base that ensures rapid heating, this stainless steel kettle is compatible with all cooking surfaces including induction ranges, thanks to its adjustable handle. Sori yanagi designed the perforated tongs so you can perform tasks with ease. The kettle is sori yanagis bestselling design in japan. I truly loved it but finally decided not to buy it as the price was just too high. Although this one does not whistle i finally decided on this kettle. The stainless steel portion has been forged, making it thick and exuding presence. Besides furniture and lighting, the productive designer designed also toys, motorcycles and even metro stations. This sake glass set has been designed by the famous japanese industrial designer sori yanagi 19152011. After studying art, yanagistudied industrial design in 1947 and later on opened his own design studio yanagi design institute in tokyo in 1952.
The shape of the kettle is designed for an optimal heat conduction, that takes less time to boil the water. A timeless and practical tea pot designed by one of japans most prominent designers, sori yanagi. Sori yanagi stainless steel kettle matte might look ordinary but you will notice the difference when you actually use it. Yanagi kettle, 1994, for sori yanagi design nambu tekki, 1999, for sori yanagi design. Yanagi designed his first kettle in 1953, redesigned it in 1994. The designer sori yanagi the innovative designer sori yanagi merged simplicity and practicality with elements of traditional japanese crafts in. Made in japan and crafted from quality glass, this clear sake glasses set comes with six charming glass sake cups, perfect for hosting friends and families. Eyes of sori yanagi with a focus on kamon ori kamon ori was created by the buddhist priest mitsuhiro uchiyama. Yanagi designed his first kettle in 1953, redesigned it in 1994 and won the good design. The result is an allpurpose grilling pan that quickly and evenly distributes heat for creating delicious meals.
Sori yanagis famed nambu tekki pan combines traditional japanese design with a modern sensibility. In addition to furniture, he also designed lighting, glass objects, cutlery, metro stations, cars and much more. The handle does not get hot when the water is boiled because there is ingenious holes for releasing the steam. In addition to furniture, he also designed lighting, glass. Sori refers to the type of curvature in a japanese blade. Born in 1915, sori yanagi became a household name in postwwii japan. If you want a highquality tea kettle thats not made in china, fabricated with stainless steel, and doesnt have a whistle, then the sori yanagi tea pot is an ideal choice. The sori yanagi range of kitchen tools are produced in niigata, a region facing the sea of japan, long famous for the quality of its stainless steel and its metalworking skills. Download spec sheet from cutlery to motorcycles, the designs of sori yanagi 1915 2011 are simple and beautiful. Soetsu yanagi the founder of the japanese mingei folk craft movement sori yanagi is. Butterfly stool designed by sori yanagi manufactured by vitra in europe. Often the sori is very subtle and hard to classify but it is an important factor in kantei appraisal. Artwork info artwork title butterfly stool artist name sori yanagi date created 1954 classification furniture medium wood and metal dimensions 15 12 in. Sori yanagis organic forms combine western industrial designs with japans native artisanal traditions.
A personal favorite, this brushed stainless steel kettle has a distinctive, simple shape and is easy to clean. I initially saw the yanagi sori kettle matte finish in the asian art museum in san francisco a year ago during a long layover over from hawaii back to my home in france. Hinadako is a small kite which was used as decorations in new year or in seasonal festivals. Each kettle is made in niigata, japan, a region famous for its high quality stainless steel objects. Many of yanagis pieces are still in production today, including a stainless steel tea. And his yanagi armchair in our collection is still iconic. Easy to hold, and easy to pour, the manufacture of this beautiful kettle involves an elaborate process, and is yanagis highest selling product since it was introduced in 1994. Designed to pair with the sori yanagi mixing bowl, youll notice the strainer fits perfectly inside the bowl, leaving enough space for liquids to drain. We use our own and thirdparty cookies to personalize your experience and the. Yanagi kettle 19901999 nambu tekki 19901999 kitchen tools series. Winner of the good design award in 1998, the kettle is one of yanagi s bestselling products, with over 1 million sold every year in japan since its 1960s debut. See all details for kettle yanagi sori matte finish made in japan. Sori yanagi steel tongs designed by sori yanagi twentytwentyone.
In 1998 the sori yanagi kettle won the good design award for exceptional design and functionality. I had to replace my first sori yanagi kettle, that looked like new after 35 years because i accidentally burned it dry and it started to rock on the burner, which was ok until i purchased a new ceramic cooktop. Stainless steel kettle is a signature product and design by sori yanagi. Aug 09, 20 sori yanagi was a prolific designer right up until his death at the age of 96 on christmas day in 2011. A timeless tea kettle designed by one of japans most renowned industrial. Yanagi saw both japanese traditional forms and modern beauty in them. Sori yanagi stainless steel punch pressed strainer rikumo. Sori yanagi stainless steel kettle mirror japan import trendglas jena innovative kettle from borosilicate glass 1. This ergonomic kitchen slotted tong can surprise even the best equipped chef.
This kettle has been yanagis bestselling product since its debut in 1994. Cutlery that gives you a delicious taste when put in the mouth. This functional punchpressed strainer was created by the renowned contemporary designer sori yanagi. Legendary designer sori yanagis kitchen tools embody his values of simplicity and practicality. This minimal design kettle, inspired by the sori yanagi kettle, has a whistle to let you know when your water is ready. Perfectly symmetrical and gracefully produced, its an icon of japanese product design from one of the late masters of modern industrial design. The sori in a blade is found by determining the deepest point of the curve along the mune between the munemachi and the extreme tip of the kissaki point section. They are useful to lift and drain food at the same time. Sori yanagi stainless steel perforated tongs globalkitchen. Stainless steel and plastic handle made in japan this whistling kettle does not emit a piercing whistling sound. Kitchen stainless steel tong by sori yanagi for gateway japan. The sori yanagi kettle matte is produced in niigata japan known for its exceptional craftsmanship in stainless steel.
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