Sori Yanagi

Alexander von Vegesack, Peter Dunas, and Mathias Schwartz-Clauss, eds., 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, 1996, pp. 160-161
Doug Ngo and Eric Pfeiffer, Bent Ply:  The Art of Plywood Furniture, New York, 2003, p. 120

Overall in very good original condition. Both stools with minor wear including surface scratches and nicks concentrated to the edges. The walnut stool with an area of white discoloration and is lacking the nut to one of the upper screws immediately below the seat. The screw is in tact and is being sold with the lot, but stored separately. There is minor lifting and losses to the veneer adjacent to the hole in the frame where the screw is inserted. This is on the interior of the stool frame and therefore not visible when the stool is righted. This is likely the result of the screw being loss due to the lack of hardware. Stool is slightly loose without this hardware. This stool also with a minor loss of veneer to one of the lower edges measuring less than a quarter inch. Sold with small fabric upholstered cushions (one red and the other blue) with minor soiling. The stools belong to the original owner.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.