Elephant Stool
Yanagi's 1954 stackable polypropylene stool, for indoor use and for temporary outdoor use
515 × 370 × 465 mm
Source: spec sheet PDF — Elephant Stool
1954
USD 185, black (default configuration), Vitra US online shop, 2026-10-14
Description
Overview
The Elephant Stool is the stackable stool that Sori Yanagi designed in 1954. Vitra's page calls it one of the most famous objects of Japanese post-war design and says it can be used both indoors and outside.
Construction
- Dyed-through polypropylene
- Stackable; offered in two colours
- Fit for temporary or seasonal outdoor use, following Vitra's care instructions
Specifications
- Fact sheet drawing: 515 mm across the front, 465 mm across the side, 370 mm high
Story
Japanese post-war design
Vitra's page presents the Elephant Stool as one of the most famous objects of Japanese post-war design, created by the prolific product designer Sori Yanagi. The fact sheet says its clear form and functionality are as compelling today as ever.
Inside and out
According to the fact sheet the stackable stool suits indoor spaces as well as balconies and gardens, and can even be used as portable picnic furniture.
