Noguchi Coffee Table
Isamu Noguchi, Vitra
Isamu Noguchi designed his coffee table in 1944, and called it his best furniture design. A heavy plate glass top rests on two identical wooden elements set at right angles, a composition as close to his biomorphic sculpture of the period as to furniture. Vitra produces it in Europe; Herman Miller in the Americas.
| Designer | Isamu Noguchi (1944) |
|---|---|
| Maker | Vitra (Europe); Herman Miller (Americas) |
| Materials | 19 mm heavy plate glass top; solid wood base with lacquered finish |
| Dimensions | L 1280 x W 930 x H 400 mm |
| Finishes | Maple, walnut, black ash |
| Price | From USD 4,314 at Alteriors.ca (Herman Miller sale pricing, 2026) |
| Availability | In production; available through Vitra, Herman Miller and authorized dealers |
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Why Estate & Design selected it
The Noguchi table is the centrepiece that asks for nothing around it. In a sitting room or a gallery it holds the space between chairs the way a sculpture holds a plinth, and the glass top keeps even a small room feeling open. It is the mid-century coffee table against which the others are measured.
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