Rotary Tape Dispenser by Sori YANAGI

A faithful reissue of a tape dispenser first designed in the 1960s by the Yanagi Industrial Design Institute, the studio of Japanese design master Sori Yanagi.

The original’s form and material feel were recreated with 3D scanning, so the sculptural lines are exactly as Yanagi drew them. Underneath, it has been quietly updated: KOKUYO’s own cutting blade gives a clean tear every time.

The body turns a full 360 degrees, so you can pull tape from any direction without moving the dispenser. That simple, thoughtful idea earned it praise abroad and a place in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

The smooth white melamine shell sits on a heavy cast base. At 2 kg, it stays put on the desk, and it looks as good on a shelf as it works in use. It arrives in a sliding box that lets you take it out without scratching the finish, which makes it a natural gift for a designer, architect or anyone who appreciates well-made tools.

Supervised by the Yanagi Industrial Design Institute. Made by KOKUYO, Japan.

Specifications

Materials: Body, melamine resin · Reel, cast aluminum · Blade, stainless steel · Blade holder, ABS · Rotating parts, stainless steel and POM

Tape: Large-core rolls, up to 24 mm wide and 100 mm outer diameter

Weight: 2 kg

Color: White × black

Note: Tape not included