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What is a Noguchi table made of?
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The Noguchi table is made out of wood and plate glass. A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance. Comprising just two materials, wood and glass, the coffee table is visually complex yet ingenious in its simplicity. Two interlocking, identical wood pieces act as the base of Noguchi’s design, and they’re covered with a glass top. Due to the base’s asymmetrical form, the table looks different from any angle — and the clear top ensures that no angle is ever obscured. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Isamu Noguchi tables.
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Isamu Noguchi coffee table by Herman Miller.
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
For your viewing is Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table produced between 1965 and 1980. Over all height is
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table , model IN -50
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Isamu Noguchi IN-50 Coffee Table
Originally designed in 1944
This example C 1955
Manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
IN-50 Table By Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Noguchi Coffee Table, Model IN-50, initially designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1944. This example is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch
1950s Original Isamu Noguchi IN-50 Coffee Table for Herman Miller in Birch
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Birch, Paint
Noguchi Style Biomorphic "Airplane" Coffee Table & Side Table Set
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
0riginal 1950s black lacquer biomorphic "Airplane" coffee table with matching end table, both in
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak