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.
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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. With an asymmetrical form—balanced on two hairpin legs and a third, rudder-like fin—the...
Steel
47.5” Cyclone Dining Table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The 47.5-inch Isamu Noguchi Cyclone dining table by Knoll is a rare and iconic piece, showcasing a harmonious blend of artistry and functionality. Designed by the renowned Isamu Noguchi, its distinctive base features a dynamic interplay of chrome-plated steel rods, creating a sculptural and eye-catching focal point. The round tabletop, measuring 47.5 inches in diameter, adds an elegant touch and provides ample space for dining or collaborative activities. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this collector's item seamlessly merges mid-century modern aesthetics with timeless sophistication, making it a coveted centerpiece for design enthusiasts. Photographed with C. Jeré boat...
Metal
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...
Enamel, Steel, Iron
1950s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Cyclone Dining Table with 42" Top
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cyclone Dining Table, model 311, 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...
Enamel, Steel, Iron
Knoll Cyclone Table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Knoll Cyclone Side Tables, Model 311 designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. This example dates to the 1960s. The piece has a cast-iron base which is coated in black porcelain e...
Metal, Chrome, Iron
1957 Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Original Mod Cyclone Dining Table
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1957 Original Cyclone Dining Table designed by noted artist Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. Signs of stamp ghost label underside present and worn. features a new formica top. Made in the ci...
Steel, Chrome, Iron
H 28.25 in Dm 47.25 in
Eero Saarinen Marble Top Dining Table for Knoll circa 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marble Top Tulip Dining Table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. This is a licensed authentic example and is signed with a Knoll label underneath. This tabl...
Marble, Metal
H 31.5 in W 61.42 in D 32.68 in
Glass Top Dining Table, Italy, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
This dining table was produced in Italy during the 1950s and features a glass top with a central basin. The top and legs feature skai, as do the edges of the piece in the form of a t...
Glass, Plastic, Wood
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 48.82 in
Tulip Dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This dining table was designed by Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen. It is the Tulip model, designed in 1956 for Knoll. The tabletop is made of marble and the base is made of c...
Marble, Metal
H 29 in W 96 in D 54 in
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96" Tulip Pedestal Oval Dining Table in Laminate
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection remains one of the most iconic achievements in modern furniture design. Often called the “Tulip,” Saarinen created the collection to eliminate the...
Aluminum
H 15.75 in W 36 in D 50 in
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 15.75" and the thickness of the glass is 0...
Glass, Cherry
H 30 in W 50 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Rutter Dining Table after Isamu Noguchi in Birch
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Rutter dining table after Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller. It features flamed birch plywood construction with steel hairpin legs. Overall all in very good cond...
Steel
H 15 in W 50 in D 36 in
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 connecting pin present.
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 53.94 in
Oval Burgundy Marble Dining Table by Florence Knoll, United States, 1960s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oval burgundy marble dining table by Florence Knoll, manufactured in the United States during the 1960s. The tabletop, hewn from solid bur...
Marble, Steel
H 19.75 in Dm 23.75 in
Classic Modernist Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' Side Table for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' Side Table for Knoll.. Black laminate top.. Approx 25 years old
Chrome, Iron
H 29 in W 42 in D 42 in
1 Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Table
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Herman Miller Eames 42" aluminum group table. Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California ...
Aluminum
H 27 in Dm 60 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Nickel Wire Dining Table
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Warren Platner polished nickel dining table base by Knoll. Includes non-original 60 inch wide clear tempered glass top— last photo shows actual table with glass top. Circa 1990-200...
Nickel
H 15.5 in W 50 in D 36 in
Early IN-50 Coffee Table with Green Glass by Isamu Noguchi
By Herman Miller, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Early version 3/4" uranium green glass IN-50 coffee or cocktail table designed by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller. CONDITION NOTES: The original glass is in fair condition...
Uranium Glass, Ash
1960s Vintage Isamu Noguchi Black Laminated Round Dining / Entry Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s "Cyclone" Vintage round table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Associates. Can be used as a dining table but is also great as an entry table. The black lacquer laminated round ...
Metal, Chrome
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Vintage Isamu Noguchi "Cyclone" Table for Knoll, circa 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Coronado, CA
A beautiful and well preserved example of Isamu Noguchi's "Cyclone" table featuring a white laminate top. An early "320 Park Ave" Knoll label indicating production period from 1961-1...
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Dining Table, Black Laminate and Chrome, Signed
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Forty two inch diameter Isamu Noguchi Cyclone dining table with black laminate top. Recent production and signed with the Knoll Stud...
Chrome, Iron
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Dining /Center Table. Teak Top, Chrome Supports, Iron Base
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early and rare Noguchi Cyclone table. Out of production 48 inch round Teak top which has been expertly refinished. The chrome is free of pitting. The hea...
Chrome, Iron
H 29 in Dm 35.75 in
Isamu Noguchi "Cyclone" Dining Table for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Trenton, NJ
Impressive early Knoll "Cyclone" table by Isamu Noguchi features the iconic cyclone style pedestal base with circular table top perfect for use as a kitchen table, dining table, game...
Metal
H 28.25 in Dm 47.5 in
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Dining Table with White Laminate Top for Knoll, 1971
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Miami, FL
Early edition 47.5" diameter Knoll Cyclone dining table with white laminate and beveled wood edge top designed by Isamu Noghuchi for Knoll. The top rests on polished chrome steel wir...
Steel, Chrome
H 29 in Dm 47.75 in
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Dining Table, Round White Laminate Top, Early & Rare
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, rare 48 inch round "Cyclone" dining table designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. The forty eight inch is long out of production. Chromes steel conne...
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in Dm 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Cyclone Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Antonio, TX
A Classic Mid-Century Modern design, Isamu Noguchi's cyclone table features chrome-plated steel wires set into a cast-iron foot. This table can seat up to four. This laminate tableto...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Noguchi Knoll Cyclone Hurricane Dining Dinette Table, 1950s
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, original Cyclone Hurrican dinette table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, circa the 1950s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 48" dia...
Laminate
H 28.5 in Dm 47.75 in
Vintage 1950s Isamu Noguchi for Knoll Cyclone White Dining Table
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, this table is in overall good condition. White laminate top. Metal base, circa 1950s, USA. Dimensions: ...
Metal, Chrome
H 28.5 in Dm 41.5 in
Cyclone Dining Table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Littleton, CO
"Cyclone" dining table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll International. This table is offered with two tops: 1) Its original Knoll International faux ...
Steel, Chrome
H 28.75 in Dm 46.46 in
Isamu Noguchi for Alivar Black Wood and Metal Circular Table, Italy, 1980s
By Isamu Noguchi, Alivar
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful dining table with circular top in plywood and black laminate. Feet in chromed twisted steel rods, screwed onto the circular base in black lacquered cast iron, by Isamu Nogu...
Stainless Steel