The playful Cyclone table, designed by Isamu Noguchi (1904–88), initially wasn’t a table at all. But the versatile artist, who both worked across disciplines and used widely varying materials, was likely accustomed to things not going exactly as planned.
The insatiably curious son of a Japanese poet and an Irish-American writer, Noguchi yearned to become a sculptor from a young age. He was so moved by the abstract sculpture of Constantin Brancusi — who he assisted in Paris — that he spent several months in Beijing and Japan, studying calligraphy, brush drawing and gardens. Noguchi traveled extensively and viewed materiality, particularly clay and stone, as elemental and even sacred. He excelled in sculpture, and, as a lifelong set designer for such famous choreographers as Martha Graham — who he met while he was sculpting portrait busts — he was uniquely attuned to movement and the relationship between objects and their environment. Ever the venturesome artist, Noguchi began to explore furniture design in the 1940s.
Before it would become the Cyclone table, the sculptor’s metal wire and wood piece took the shape of a rocking stool for legendary furniture manufacturer Knoll. Hans Knoll, the company’s cofounder, was drawn to the chair's distinctive base and thought, “Why not make it a small table to complement Harry Bertoia’s wire chair for children?” Noguchi’s piece was eventually manufactured in a variety of sizes and later, in 1954, it evolved into a side table. It wasn’t until 1957 that Knoll produced it as a full-fledged dining table.
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Round Dining Table Knoll Associate, Vintage
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A smaller-scale example of Isamu Noguchi’s Cyclone dining table, produced by Knoll Associates, featuring the signature sculptural wire base in chrome over a circular steel plate. The...
Iron
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
Isamu Noguchi Occasional table, model 87 Knoll International USA, 1970
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Isamu Noguchi Occasional Table (Model 87) by Knoll International, USA, 1970. The Cyclone table by Isamu Noguchi, designed in the 1950s for Knoll, is one of those pieces that f...
Steel
Early Noguchi Cyclone Table for Knoll. Out of Production 48" Top. Signed.
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early, out of production 47.5 inch diameter Noguchi Cyclone Table. Signed with early Knoll label. The base shows signs of wear. Table top is in very good condition with light scra...
Chrome, Iron
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
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Model 87 Side Table for Knoll circa 1960s
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s production Isamu Noguchi side / children's table with a white laminate top, black lacquered rods and a cast iron base with a black porcelain finish. The bottom of the base is ...
Metal, 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
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...
Steel, Iron
$7,000 / set
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...
Laminate
Pair of Knoll Cyclone Side Tables, Model 87 by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Knoll Cyclone Side Tables, Model 87 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 en...
Metal, Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table This mid century modern side table has an eye-catching steel wire silhouette an...
Wrought Iron
Isamu Noguchi Style Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern coffee table in the style of Isamu Noguchi, American, circa 1960s.
Glass, Wood
Isamu Noguchi Style Coffee Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isamu Noguchi style coffee table, American, circa 1980s. We do not believe this is by Herman Miller.
Glass, Wood
Isamu Noguchi Occasional table, model 87 Knoll Associates USA, 1970
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Isamu Noguchi Occasional Table (Model 87) by Knoll International, USA, 1955. The Cyclone table by Isamu Noguchi, designed in the 1950s for Knoll, is one of those pieces that f...
Steel
$69,000
H 26.26 in W 50.01 in D 35.44 in
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 R...
Steel
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
H 18 in Dm 16 in
Warren Platner for Knoll International Wire Side Table, circa 1970s
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful original production wire side table by Warren Platner for Knoll International, designed in 1966 and this example circa 1970s to 1980s. From Warren Platner's iconic coll...
Metal
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 45 in D 45 in
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern chrome with glass top Tobia Scarpa for Knoll Dining Table. Very heavy solid steel chrome frame with thick chrome tube legs. Designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Knoll. Squ...
Chrome
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
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Side Table
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century side table This table measures: 16 wide x 16 deep x 18 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as...
Metal
Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1950s. USA. Original formica top with cast iron base.
Iron
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.25 in Dm 16 in
Vintage 1960s Knoll Marble Side Table Pedestal Grey + White Striped
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No label present. Stem looks to have been sloppily repainted at some point. Has some roughness on the underside/bottom-side of the stone tabletop. No chips to side or top surface.
Marble
Pedestal “Tulip” Side Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pedestal “Tulip” side table with cherry wood top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1990s. The Table is in very good vintage condition and measures 20"D x 20.5"H. Classi...
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a white enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a round ...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Knoll Cyclone Table by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Knoll Cyclone Table designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. This example dates to the 1960s. The piece has a cast-iron base which is coated in black p...
Metal, Iron
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
Sold
H 20 in Dm 24 in
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone End Table for Knoll, MCM Black Laminate and Chrome, Signed
By Knoll, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless and iconic design piece, the Cyclone end or side table also referred to as Child table designed by Isamu Noguchi (American, 1904-1988) for Knoll. The rare Mid-Century Mo...
Chrome
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
Noguchi for Knoll Rosewood Top Cyclone Table
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rosewood top Isamu Noguchi for knoll cyclone side table. Table dates to 2021. Looks near perfect! Rosewood is amazing with outstanding grain! Quite a wait to order this new!
Metal
Isamu Noguchi Knoll Cyclone Table Plywood White Laminate Steel
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Old and rare "Cyclone" table designed by Isamu Noguchi for Knoll. Steel connects the white laminate top to the birch base. Very good condition A fine example of this iconic design.
Steel
Knoll Cyclone Side Table by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Isamu Noguchi 'Cyclone' side table for Knoll. Does not retain label. Birch base, patinated metal and white Formica top.
Steel
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
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
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
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 23.63 in
Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Table Rocking Stool Set for Knoll International Expo 1958
By Isamu Noguchi, Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
This set is a real piece of contemporary history of Mid Century Design and was exhibited with other objects by Isamu Noguchi in the pavilion of the USA at the World’s Fair in Brussels 1958. Isamu Noguchi designed the Cyclone table and the Rocking stools in 1955 and the table was made in white laminated plywood and black lacquered steel rods on a solid teak pedestral and the rocking stools were made with in solid teak top and chrome-plated steel rods. On one stool the original World’s Fair...
Metal
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
