For Designphiles

For the designer in your life. A selection of items, many of which have won the prestigious Good Design award in Japan, that should appeal to those with an interest and appreciation of well designed products. 

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Sori Yanagi Kettle

£125.00
£125.00
One of the most iconic designs by Sori Yanagi, the Stainless Steel Kettle is manufactured in Niigata, an area synonymous with stainless steel production.
  • 16cm
  • 19cm
  • 23cm
  • 27cm
  • Set

Stainless Steel Punching Strainer

From £20.00
From £20.00
Simple, durable and easy to clean, Sori Yanagi’s Stainless Steel Punching Strainer is designed to have less contact surface for easy drainage.
  • Perforated Tongs
  • Tongs
  • Set

Stainless Steel Tongs

£27.00
£27.00
With a beautiful form and an ergonomic design, the durable Stainless Steel Tongs are perfect for cooking, elegant for serving and a joy to have around the kitchen.

Kopf Can Opener

£24.00
£24.00
The Sori Yanagi Can Opener, designed in 1970, is still loved for its ergonomic and efficient design.

Enamel Kettle

£165.00
£165.00
Elegantly crafted with maple accents to the handle and lid, this enamel coated kettle conducts heat quickly while remaining easy to touch with in use.

Riki Clock

£125.00
£125.00
Inspired and built upon the original designs of Riki Watanabe, the Riki Clock by Lemnos is a classic piece, simple in its design yet functional for many spaces.

Nychair X Natural

£590.00
£0.00 £590.00
With a concept rooted in Japanese-style living environments, the Nychair X has a simple but beautiful and functional design that suits a range of environments, inside or out.

Ice Cream Spoon

£6.00
£6.00
An ice cream spoon from a cutlery series designed by Sori Yanagi

20-Piece Dessert Cutlery Set

£150.00
£150.00
Refined over 2-3 years, the cutlery was designed for function, with spoons and forks shaped to fit the mouth and a matte finish to hide scratches.
In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us.

The Philosophy of Design

£45.00
£45.00
This book offers a glimpse into Yanagi’s life, works, and design philosophy, complemented by photographs.
Announcing the inauguration of the Sori Yanagi Appreciation Society, this is also the first publication outside of Japan on one of the 20th century’s most important industrial designers.

Nambu Tekki Mini Pan

£40.00
£40.00
Designed by Sori Yanagi, this pan is made of Nambu Tekki cast iron.
  • Small
  • Large

Sake Glass - Set of 6

From £24.00
From £24.00
This Sake Glass has thick, rounded rim enhancing the mouthfeel of sake.
  • 200ml (Set of 6)
  • 250ml (Set of 6)

HS Glass

From £30.00
From £30.00
The HS (Hard Strong) Series, a Good Design Award winner, can be found in ramen bars across Japan - stackable, sturdy and very durable the glasses are just as useful in the home for water, beer or table wine.
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Fancy Cup

£28.00
£28.00
The Fancy Cup, designed by Masahiro Mori in 1969, is a delicate, translucent porcelain tumbler with a smooth finish and a unique shape.
  • Small
  • Large

G-Type Soy Sauce Bottle

From £22.00
From £22.00
The G-Type Soy Sauce Bottle comes cleverly designed with a gently curved sprout, helping to prevent drips and spills.
  • Single
  • with Stand

Wazarashi Cloth Roll

From £30.00
From £30.00
A multi-purpose cloth on a roll, perforated so you can take as much as you need, for use around the house whether cooking or cleaning. Instead of throwing it away, simply wash and reuse.

Bottle Opener

£42.00
£42.00
Made from a round stainless-steel bar, this simple, sturdy Bottle Opener fits perfectly in your palm.
  • 200g
  • 450g

Butter Dish

From £35.00
From £35.00
A butter dish, designed by Noda Horo and made from enamel with a cherry wood lid.
  • Red
  • White

Cooking Scales

£30.00
£30.00
Despite the proliferation of electronic scales there is something appealing about these compact, analogue Cooking Scales and it's reassuring to know that you won't get caught short, mid-bake, by a flat battery.

Rotary Tape Dispenser

£265.00
£265.00
Originally designed in 1960 and now back in production thanks to a collaboration between Yanagi Design and Japanese stationery brand Kokuyo.
  • Ballpoint Pen
  • Fountain Pen
  • Rollerball Pen

Aluminium Pen

From £38.00
From £38.00
A simple and slender pen in a textured matte finish.
Add a pop of colour to your desk with O'band 8-colour mix of natural rubber bands.