This table was designed by Japanese-American Isamu Noguchi in 1947, and is one of his most well known works. Trained as a sculptor, Noguchi approached all of his works as such- to shape space. He believed, "everything is sculpture. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space I consider sculpture."
This particular piece was created for Herman Miller. It is modified from a table he had designed for English designer, Robsjohn-Gibbings, who allegedly slightly changed the design and claimed it as his own.
This happens to be my favorite coffee table of all time. I love its sculptural form, its simplicity, and the different shapes it takes on from different angles. It is a functional way to introduce art into a room. It's significant to me that something produced 62 years ago is still very much in style. This table is pretty versatile. It's as home here in this rustic/traditional architecture, as it would be in a more minimalist home.
References:
- http://www.hermanmiller.com/Products/Noguchi-Table
- http://www.noguchi.org/furniture.html
- http://www.dwr.com/product/furniture/living/coffee-tables/noguchi-table.do?sortby=ourPicks
That table would look great underneath my Faberge Egg!
ReplyDeleteMike-
ReplyDeleteOkay. Now I think you're stretching its versatility. And how on earth do you know what a Faberge egg is?