Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Dining Table
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Isamu noguchi cyclone dining table. Cyclone dining table by knoll designed by isamu noguchi. Noguchi s playful object was manufactured the following year in varying sizes and later evolved into a table that became a companion piece to the bertoia wire children s. Initially conceived as a rocking stool isamu noguchi s playful design caught the attention of hans knoll who thought it a perfect complement to the bertoia wire collection. We are please to offer you a vintage original cyclone dining table designed by famous artist isamu noguchi for knoll.
This much admired modern classic table by the great japanese american designer isamu is one of the most significant pieces of furniture of the period. Made in the usa circa 1950s. Category vintage 1950s american. The base of this noguchi cyclone dining table is said to have been inspired by the form of the traditional wash basin.
Initially conceived as a rocking stool isamu noguchi s playful design caught the attention of hans knoll who thought it a perfect. 36 x 36 x 28 5 mid century modern isamu noguchi cyclone table for knoll. At the suggestion of hans knoll the playful object evolved into a side table that became a companion piece to harry bertoia s wire chair for children. At the suggestion of hans knoll noguchi adapted the stool into a small table in 1954 and a full size dining table in 1957.
Isamu noguchi cyclone dining table 3 600. We still have the original white formica top but it has some heavy wear to the surface. Usa 1904 1988 the art of stone in a japanese garden is that of placement. Mid century modern cyclone dining table by isamu noguchi for knoll.
The design for the cyclone table was first conceived by isamu noguchi in 1953 as a rocking stool of metal wire and wood for knoll. Isamu noguchi 1955. Table by noguchi for knoll early production with black laminate top and black iron base. Design isamu noguchi 1953 cast iron base chromed rods wood top made by knoll the noguchi cyclone table was conceived in 1953 as a rocking stool made of metal wire and wood.
Mid century modern cyclone dining table by isamu noguchi for knoll. It was put into production by knoll associates of new york in 1954 and went out of production at the end of the 1950s. Eventually though the materials led most clearly to a table and what noguchi made stands as one of the fine achievements in furniture design. 42ʺw 42ʺd 28 5ʺh los angeles ca tables dining tables isamu noguchi child s cyclone table for knoll 1 295.
Original unrestored base with a new carrara marble top. Its ideal does not deviate from that of nature but i am also a sculptor of the west. Noguchi cyclone table for knoll usa 1960s four available.