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Rudder Table

Isamu Noguchi, Early "Rudder" Table, Birch, Steel, Herman Miller, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in High Point, NC
An early "Rudder" table by Isamu Noguchi. In birch and zinc-plated steel. Designed in 1949. With
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Leme Table, High, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, Brazilian Granite
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to
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2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

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Granite

Leme Table, Low, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, Brazilian Granite
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to
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2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

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Granite

Leme Table, Low, by RAIN, Contemporary Side Table, White Matarazzo Marble
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to
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2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

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Marble

Leme Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Grey Alba Marble
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to
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2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Leme Table, Low, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Grey Alba Marble
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to
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2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Leme Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, White Matarazzo Marble
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Leme tables have their lines inspired by the rudders of the boats. The rudders are designed to
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2010s Brazilian International Style Side Tables

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Marble

Tribal Blackened Oak and Steel Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
front of the table to represent the bow of a ship, and the back legs the rudder. These 3/8” thick hot
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Tribal Wood and Steel Boardroom Table by Autonomous Furniture
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Immerse yourself in the essence of contemporary elegance with the Tribal Boardroom Table by
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Philippe Starck Square Mahogany Dining Table M 'Serie Lang' for Driade Aleph
By Driade, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, MA
A stealth bomber-like sleek square book-matched ribbon mahogany veneer top dining table over four
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Late 20th Century French Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Samson Berman Studio Floor Lamp with Integrated Table
By Samson Berman
Located in Hanover, MA
integrated side table from the Flushing, NY studios of Samson Berman Associates, circa 1956. Organic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Aluminum, Brass

1950's model of a motor boat named Rainbow
Located in London, GB
details, brass window frames, lights, flag poles, decking, seating, interior table, propeller, rudder and
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

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Brass, Steel

1950's model of a motor boat named Rainbow
1950's model of a motor boat named Rainbow
H 15.5 in W 32.5 in D 9.5 in
Large German Early 20th Century Silver Nef by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
as the rudder. Above deck, a host of finely detailed silver sailors are depicted diligently at work
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Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

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Silver

Sailing Steam Boat, Antique Yacht Model, Prince Albert Steam Yacht
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
mahogany table, two benches, steps and a brass stove with chimney. The cabin can be removed to view the
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Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Models and Miniatures

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Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
Located in London, GB
depict a galleon. Historically, pieces like this eye-catching model were used as dining table
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20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

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Vermeil, Silver

Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
Silver and Silver Gilt Nef Sailing Ship
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
originally mounted on a hub which was connected upright to a rudder, facilitating left to right steering
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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
By Ludwig Neresheimer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/mystical fish design, incorporated into the bowsprit and hinged rudder. This double masted ship retains
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
Antique Sterling Silver Nef / Centrepiece
H 28.3 in W 6.8 in D 20.7 in

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Philippe Wolfers and I. de Rudder Silver Centerpiece, "Le Maraudeur, " 1906
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By Curtis Jeré
Located in Mount Penn, PA
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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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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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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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H 26 in W 23 in D 6.25 in
Noguchi Rudder Table
By Isamu Noguchi
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Rudder Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rudder table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rudder table — often made from metal, wood and birch — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a rudder table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A rudder table made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rudder table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Isamu Noguchi, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rudder Table?

Prices for a rudder table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $80,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.