Sori Yanagi
Sori Yanagi
Sori Yanagi (1915–2011) was one of Japan's most influential industrial designers, and his legacy in the kitchen is as strong today as it was during his most productive decades. Trained in both Western modernist design and Japanese craft traditions, Yanagi developed a philosophy that beauty and function are inseparable, that an object designed to work perfectly will naturally achieve a visual elegance that cannot be reached by aesthetics alone. His kitchen work is the clearest expression of this philosophy.
The Sori Yanagi stainless steel range, which includes mixing bowls, colanders, ladles, turners, tongs and cutlery, is characterised by the gentle, organic curves that became his signature. The handles of his utensils are ergonomically shaped with a subtle downward taper that feels remarkably natural in the hand. The bowls sit at an angle that makes them stable on any work surface while remaining easy to pour from. Every detail has been considered in relation to how the piece will actually be used, and the coherence of this thinking across the whole range is immediately apparent.
The 18-8 stainless steel used across the range is selected for its combination of durability, food safety and the polished finish that Yanagi's designs require. It resists staining, does not react with acidic or salty foods, and can be washed in the dishwasher without degradation. The pieces are made in Japan to Yanagi's original specifications and have not changed in any significant way since they were first produced, because they were right the first time.
Owning a piece of Sori Yanagi cookware is a small but genuine connection to one of the great moments in twentieth-century Japanese design, and it is a connection you encounter every time you cook.
Discover more in our subcategories:
Discover the full Sori Yanagi experience alongside our tableware collection or complete the table with drinkware.
Sori Yanagi: the designer who made cookware beautiful, philosophy, cookware and cutlery.
Showing 17 products
AVAILABILITY: In stock (496 items)
Sori Yanagi mixing bowls, a set of stainless steel nesting bowls in multiple sizes. The definitive prep bowls for any Japanese kitchen, by Japan's most celebrated industrial designer. Available sizes 13cm / 16cm / 19cm / 23cm / 27cm Material...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (98 items)
The Sori Yanagi Saucepan is a beautifully designed Japanese stainless steel saucepan by legendary industrial designer Sori Yanagi - functional art for the kitchen that heats evenly and pours cleanly. Brand Sori Yanagi (柳宗理) Product Type Designer Stainless Steel Matte...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (496 items)
The Sori Yanagi colander is a stainless steel draining bowl with perforated design and iconic butterfly handle feet, drains noodles, pasta, and vegetables beautifully. Sizes available 16×6.3cm / 19×6.9cm / 23×8.6cm / 27×10.3cm Material 18-8 stainless steel Origin Made in...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (498 items)
The Sori Yanagi butter beater is a stainless steel whisk with the designer's distinctive ergonomic handle, perfectly balanced for whisking eggs, sauces, and cream by hand. Includes 1 butter beater Dimensions 30 × 8 cm (11.8 × 3") Material 18-8...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (500 items)
The Sori Yanagi colander with handle is a stainless steel draining basket with the designer's iconic butterfly handle, elegant, functional, built to last a lifetime. Sizes available 16×6.3cm / 19×6.9cm / 23×8.6cm Material 18-8 stainless steel Origin Made in Japan...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (498 items)
The Sori Yanagi ladle is a stainless steel serving ladle with the designer's iconic ergonomic handle, deep bowl capacity and a perfectly angled pour for Japanese broths and soups. Includes 1 ladle Dimensions S :8.6 × 6.3 × 29 cm...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (-1 items)
Sori Yanagi dessert spoons in brushed stainless steel, a set of four with the designer's signature ergonomic balance. Equally at home with ice cream, yoghurt, or a delicate Japanese wagashi. Includes 4 spoons, 17cm length each, 40g set Material 18-8...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (-1 items)
Designed by legendary Japanese industrial designer Sori Yanagi, these stainless steel dessert forks combine timeless mid-century form with everyday durability. A subtle butterfly silhouette at the handle is the only ornamentation they need. Includes 4 dessert forks, 17cm length each...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (0 items)
Sori Yanagi Coffee Spoons (set of 4) are Japanese stainless steel espresso spoons designed by legendary industrial designer Sori Yanagi - beautifully organic in form and perfectly balanced for daily coffee and tea stirring. Designer Sori Yanagi Kitchenware In the...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (0 items)
Sori Yanagi Cake Forks are Japanese stainless steel dessert forks designed by iconic industrial designer Sori Yanagi - the same organic elegance as his table forks, sized for cake, wagashi, and Japanese confectionery. Brand & Origin Sori Yanagi Kitchenware (Made...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (0 items)
Sori Yanagi Table Forks are Japanese stainless steel dining forks designed by legendary industrial designer Sori Yanagi - ergonomic, beautifully balanced, and crafted with the organic philosophy that defines all his iconic kitchen pieces. Brand Sori Yanagi Kitchenware Provenance Made...
AVAILABILITY: In stock (500 items)
The Sori Yanagi Whisk is a beautifully designed Japanese stainless steel balloon whisk by iconic industrial designer Sori Yanagi - an ergonomic and balanced kitchen tool shaped with the same organic philosophy as all his objects. Brand Sori Yanagi Kitchenware...