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Isamu Noguchi Furniture

Japanese, American, 1904-1988

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 — his chairs and tables as well as his timeless Akari lamp and other lighting fixtures — share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance.

Noguchi was born in Los Angeles to an American mother and Japanese father, and spent most of his childhood in Japan. He returned to the United States at age 13, went to high school in Indiana and enrolled at Columbia University to study medicine. At the same time, he took night courses in sculpture. 

Within three months, Noguchi left college to pursue art full time. Noguchi was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1927 and traveled to Paris to work under Constantin Brancusi. It marked a turning point. Inspired by Brancusi, Noguchi embraced abstraction and began to sculpt in the expressive, rhythmic style that would be the hallmark of his work.

Once back in New York, Noguchi was introduced to design by what would become a lifelong collaboration creating sets for choreographer Martha Graham. His first industrial designs were in Bakelite: the sleek Measured Time kitchen timer created circa 1932, and his famed Zenith Radio Nurse intercom, from 1937. 

Ten years later, Herman Miller introduced Noguchi’s now-iconic glass-topped coffee table with an articulated wooden base. His washi paper and bamboo Akari light sculptures, handmade in Japan, debuted in 1951. In the late 1950s, Noguchi designed for Knoll, creating such pieces as his dynamic Cyclone table and rocking stool.

For collectors, Noguchi’s furniture and lighting designs remain his most accessible work — they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.

Find vintage Isamu Noguchi floor lamps, table lamps, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Isamu Noguchi
French Mid Century "Tuyaux" Table Lamp by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Serge Mouille
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early French mid century "Tuyaux" desk / table lamp in black lacquered metal and brass by Serge Mouille & Isamu Noguchi for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s. In good original condit...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1960’s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Cyclone Table 48 inch
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of a vintage 1960’s Isamu Noguchi Cyclone table for Knoll with 320 Park Avenue label underneath. This table is a shade under 48 inches in diameter and Knoll no longer...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Steel, Iron

Original Vintage Isamu Noguchi 4N Light Sculpture Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Victoria, BC
Model 4N light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi. This piece is believed to date from the late 1970s. It is in excellent condition with original wiring and socket.
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1970s Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Early and Rare 45XL Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
Early 45XL Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock, 4 items available! Model 45XL is a square shaped pendant in the Akari series. This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi designed the first of his lamps that would be produced by the traditional Gifu methods of construction. He called these works Akari, a term meaning light as illumination, but also implying the IDEA of weightlessness. The fabrication of Akari in Japan at Ozeki & Co. since 1951 followed the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Large Early Model K Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Echt, NL
Early Large Model K Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock! Model K is a large diamond shaped pendant in the Akari series, This example features the earliest manufacturer's mark, a red sun and half-moon insignia. The lamp is made out of Japanese washi paper, bamboo and metal. We offer a variety of insured shipping services, ask us for the possibilities and competitive pricing. If you have any questions about our shipping options or this item please feel free to contact us. In 1951 Isamu Noguchi visited the town of Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and umbrellas from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Noguchi designed the first of his lamps that would be produced by the traditional Gifu methods of construction. He called these works Akari, a term meaning light as illumination, but also implying the idea of weightlessness. The fabrication of Akari in Japan at Ozeki & Co. since 1951 followed the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century "No 9" Cylindrical Table Desk Lamp by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1940s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare mid century cylindrical "No 9" table desk lamp in cherry wood and fiberglass reinforced polyvinyl chloride paper shade with brass nails by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll USA pro...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Cherry, Paper

Early Isamu Noguchi "35x" Mid Century Pendant Lamp by Ozeki & Co Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early mid century ceiling lamp pendant model "35x" by Isamu Noguchi in washi paper and bamboo produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1970s. In good original condition with patina fr...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Bamboo, Paper

Isamu Noguchi, Akari UF, Circa 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Stunning mid-century modern piece: the vintage Akari lamp by Isamu Noguchi. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp is timeless, elegant, and shows some traces of use. This is a rare discont...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Akari Model 1AD Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 1AD light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shades are made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari lig...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Akari 1P Light Sculpture Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Isamu Noguchi Akari light sculpture. Model 1P table lamp. Washi paper shade supported by metal frame and marked with iconic red sun and moon ideogram. Noguchi’s Akari series started...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Early Isamu Noguchi Side Table for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely pair of Noguchi Cyclone side tables, model 87. Originally designed for Knoll in 1953. These examples dates to the early 1960s. The piece has a cast-iron base which is co...
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20th Century American Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Laminate

1950s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Cyclone Dining Table with 48" White Laminate Top
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cyclone Dining Table, model 312, initially designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll in 1957. This early example dates to the 1950s. The piece has a cast-iron base which is coate...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Enamel, Steel, Iron

1960s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Cyclone Side / Childs Table w/ 24" Laminate Top
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cyclone side table, model 87, designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll in 1953. This example dates to the 1960s. The piece has a cast-iron base which is coated in black porcelain enamel and has a white laminate top. The design’s chromed-steel wire construction rendered it a great fit to market alongside the Bertoia children...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Iron

1970s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll 48" Cyclone Dining Table with White Laminate Top
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cyclone Dining Table, originally designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll in 1953. This particular example dates back to the 1970s. The table is comprised of a cast iron base an...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Iron, Steel

Early Rare Akari Series Model D by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the iconic Akari lamp model 'D' designed by the visionary artist Isamu Noguchi. Crafted as part of his renowned Akari Series, this suspension model boasts a mesmerizing b...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture

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Metal

Isamu Noguchi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Isamu Noguchi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Isamu Noguchi furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Isamu Noguchi were created in the mid-century modern style in japan during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., La Gardo Tackett, and Akari. Prices for Isamu Noguchi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $69,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,745.

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