Noguchi Rudder Table
Isamu Noguchi, Early "Rudder" Table, Birch, Steel, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Rudder" table by Isamu Noguchi. In birch and zinc-plated steel. Designed in 1949.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Steel
H 26.26 in W 50.01 in D 35.44 in
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Isamu Noguchi Rudder Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 1904 - 1988)for herman miller, rudder table, 1949 - 1950, provenance: michael and gabrielle boyd
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Vintage 1950s American Center Tables
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Birch and Steel "Rudder" Dining Table for Herman Miller, USA, 1944
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
This rare Noguchi "Rudder" table is sculptural and deceptively simple. Graceful and visually light
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Birch
H 26.25 in W 50.25 in L 26.25 in
Isamu Noguchi Rudder Coffee Table in Lime Oak, Model In-52
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rudder coffee table, model IN-52, designed in 1944 by Isamu Noguchi - produced circa the 2000s
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern S. Noguchi Sculptural Walnut and Glass Rudder Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Noguchi sculptural rudder form coffee table offers stylized triangular
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 15.75 in W 49 in L 15.75 in
ISAMU NOGUCHI
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and important Isamu Noguchi Rudder dining table, model IN-20
Designed
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch
Isamu Noguchi 1970s Rudder Coffee Table in Birch Model IN-52
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rudder coffee table, model IN-52, designed in 1944 by Isamu Noguchi - produced circa the 1970s
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rudder fin coffee table IN-52 by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice coffee table, originally designed in the 40's by Herman Miller.
Table is easy to
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
"Rudder" Coffee Table by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isamu Noguchi's model IN-52 coffee table -- known as the "Rudder" table -- was put into production
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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Isamu Noguchi IN-20 Rudder Dining Table
Located in Berkeley, CA
This table was made in 1989 by a master woodworker exactly to the specifications of the Noguchi IN
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Isamu Noguchi Rudder American Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988) designed this rare and important “Rudder” American art deco coffee
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American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Aluminum
Noguchi Rudder Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Current Licensed Herman Miller reissue of rare 1949 coffee table design by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
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- Is the Noguchi table stable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, the Noguchi table is stable due to the unique design of the base. Its two parts lock together, creating a tripod that ensures stability beneath the gleaming glass top while lending the table an open, weightless quality. In 1944, Isamu Noguchi created the first version of his classic coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, five years earlier. According to design lore, industrial designer, journalist and Herman Miller design director George Nelson visited Noguchi while working on an article titled “How to Make a Table” and found him at work on a prototype for the piece that would become the Noguchi coffee table, which was later produced by Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Noguchi tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The signature on a Noguchi table is on the glass top, usually along an edge. On many pieces, the signature also appears on the underside of the base, along with the Herman Miller brand logo. Find a collection of Noguchi tables on 1stDibs.
- Who made the Noguchi table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Isamu Noguchi made the Noguchi table. The Japanese artist and designer created the Modernist glass-top table in 1947. Today, Herman Miller continues to manufacture tables based on his design. Shop a range of Noguchi tables from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- What is a Noguchi table made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate a Noguchi table, first look for the signature of Isamu Noguchi on the table’s edge and base. Next, check the wood to see if it’s made of solid hardwood. Consult the brand’s website to compare exact proper dimensions since fakes will often be a little off. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted Noguchi furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original Noguchi table is made in four different color options: black, white oak, white ash and walnut. These color options apply to the base of the table, which is made of wood. The top is made of clear glass.The table was designed in 1948 by Isamu Noguchi for the legendary furniture maker Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Noguchi tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Genuine Noguchi tables weigh around 155 pounds. An iconic style since the 1940s, new examples of Isamu Noguchi’s tables are available from a number of different vendors. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Noguchi furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The right table to go with a Noguchi sofa is really a matter of preference. Noguchi’s own iconic coffee table is a common pairing for their freeform sofas. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a large collection of vintage and contemporary Isamu Noguchi furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The wooden base of Noguchi coffee tables are available in multiple finishes such as black, walnut and natural cherry for color matching with your floor. Placing a rug underneath the table will also change the color dynamic. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no one proper way to place chairs around a Noguchi coffee table. Your ideal placement will depend on the space you’re using and the chairs that you’ve chosen. In 1944, Noguchi created the first version of his classic glass-topped coffee table as a riff on a piece he designed for former MoMA president, A. Conger Goodyear, a few years earlier. Legendary Michigan manufacturer Herman Miller began to produce the design in 1948. On 1stDibs, find a number of Isamu Noguchi coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
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