Yanagi Sori (Japanese, 1915 – 2011). <em>Butterfly Stool</em>, 1954 (designed). Rosewood veneer on plywood, brass, metal, 15 x 16 7/8 x 12 1/8 in. (38.1 x 42.9 x 30.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Alfred T. and Caroline S. Zoebisch Fund, 1997.67.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1997.67.1.jpg)

Butterfly Stool

Artist:Yanagi SoriTendo Mekko Co. Ltd.

Medium: Rosewood veneer on plywood, brass, metal

Dates:1954 (designed)

Dimensions: 15 x 16 7/8 x 12 1/8 in. (38.1 x 42.9 x 30.8 cm)

Collections:

Decorative Arts and Design

Museum Location: Decorative Art, 20th-Century Decorative Arts, 4th Floor

Exhibitions:

Design: 1880 to Now

Accession Number: 1997.67.1

Image: CUR.1997.67.1.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum