{"product_id":"vitra-butterfly-stool-sori-yanagi","title":"Butterfly Stool | Designed by Sori Yanagi | Vitra","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic Butterfly Stool by Vitra, designed by Japanese designer Sori Yanagi in 1956, is a celebrated design classic that brings together Eastern forms and the industrial plywood-moulding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. Its distinctive silhouette is formed by two gently curving plywood elements whose symmetrical profiles evoke the wings of a butterfly poised for flight. This sculptural geometry gives the stool its unmistakable identity and the name by which it has become known. The design reflects Sori Yanagi's characteristic synthesis of Western industrial design and Japanese artisanal traditions, an approach that established him as one of the significant Japanese designers of the post-war era. Compact, expressive and exceptionally recognizable, the Butterfly Stool works as both functional seating and a decorative design object for sophisticated contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMade in Swiss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually ships within 6-8 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Shipping (USA \u0026amp; Canada)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butterfly Stool uses moulded plywood to create its characteristic flowing curves and symmetrical construction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNatural Maple\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moulded maple plywood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, lacquered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\/France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitra Color\/Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 Maple, Natural, Lacquer Finish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSantos Palisander\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moulded Santos palisander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolivia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitra Color\/Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 05 Santos Palisander, Lacquer Finish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFittings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass fittings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions | Vitra Butterfly Stool\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer il Butterfly Stool di Sori Yanagi, le dimensioni indicate nella scheda tecnica Vitra sono: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 16.5\" \/ 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15.25\" \/ 39 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: approx. 12.1\" \/ 31 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: W 16.5\" × D 12.1\" × H 15.25\"\u003cbr\u003eMetric: W 42 × D 31 × H 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary living rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern bedrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntryways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressing areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign-focused residential interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-inspired spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese and minimalist interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-century modern interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative furniture arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi combines the practical function of a compact stool with the expressive presence of a sculptural design object. Its distinctive construction uses two gently curved moulded-plywood shells, creating the iconic symmetrical silhouette reminiscent of butterfly wings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Seating: Its low-profile format provides an elegant and space-conscious seating solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural Design: The twin curved shells form the recognizable butterfly-inspired silhouette that defines the design. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded Plywood Construction: The shaped plywood construction creates the smooth, flowing curves characteristic of the stool. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Premium Wood Options: Available in natural lacquered maple or lacquered Santos palisander, both complemented by brass fittings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional Design Object: Beyond its role as a stool, its compact proportions and sculptural appearance make it an attractive accent for design-focused interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Heritage: Created in 1956, the design combines Eastern forms with the plywood moulding technique developed by Charles Eames and Ray Eames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho designed the Butterfly Stool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butterfly Stool was designed by Japanese designer Sori Yanagi in \u003cstrong\u003e1956\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Vitra Butterfly Stool made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from moulded plywood with brass fittings. Vitra currently offers versions in natural maple and Santos palisander. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it called the Butterfly Stool?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gently curved twin shells create a silhouette reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, which gives the stool its distinctive name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat wood finishes are available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitra currently lists \u003cstrong\u003enatural lacquered maple\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elacquered Santos palisander\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Butterfly Stool an original Sori Yanagi design?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Vitra identifies Sori Yanagi as the designer and dates the design to \u003cstrong\u003e1956\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes the design significant?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Vitra, the stool uniquely combines Eastern forms with the plywood-moulding technique developed by Charles and Ray Eames. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608695406669,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5825\/2109\/files\/BUTTERFLY-STOOL-Vitra-26785-rel22837da4.jpg?v=1791464346","url":"https:\/\/sololuxuryliving.com\/products\/vitra-butterfly-stool-sori-yanagi","provider":"SoloLuxuryLiving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}