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Where to Buy Noguchi Coffee Tables (and Affordable Alternatives)

Upgrade your living room’s ambiance with the best Noguchi coffee tables and their wallet-friendly cousins from Amazon, Wayfair, and more.

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If you’re into design, you know that a Noguchi coffee table is a grail piece for Modernist collectors. In addition to being the perfect place to flaunt your candles and books, the table was intended to function as a liveable work of art by its late Japanese American designer, Isamu Noguchi.

With its organic, sinuous shape and use of natural wood and glass materials, the piece’s versatility and minimalist aesthetic were a revelation when it first went into production at Herman Miller in the 1940s—so much so that Noguchi, who also gained fame for his ethereal rice paper lamps, often declared it his crowning achievement. In the words of the artist, “I took an idea [...] of a continuous loop of wood and cut it in two so that, swiveled in the middle, it would still serve to support a glass top—thus to make a table.”

The table became so popular that Herman Miller—after years of sporadic capsule drops—announced the continuous production of the piece in the 1980s. These days, it’s not uncommon to spot a Noguchi table in Architectural Digest-featured celebrity homes, New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, or amongst the 95K+ posts under the #noguchi hashtag on Instagram.

So, how much does one of these stunners cost? A Noguchi coffee table at Herman Miller today will set you back $2,595, which may seem lofty, but it is a literal work of art and a beautiful investment piece. That being said, we know that you may not want to blow your entire tax return (and then some) on a coffee table, which is why we have scoured the web for the best places to buy not only new and vintage Noguchis, but their far more affordable alternatives as well.

You work too hard to rest your feet on a boring coffee table. That IKEA Trulstorp may have served you well in college, but your tastes have evolved since then. You own big, slightly intimidating TASCHEN art books, and they deserve a coffee table that doubles as a work of art in its own right; you found the perfect MCM-inspired, scratch-proof couch for you and Fluffy, and now you need a designer coffee table to round out the immaculate vibes.

Whip out the Amex, and let’s find you the perfect Noguchi-esque coffee table.

Where to buy new and vintage Noguchi coffee tables

Herman Miller

Herman Miller

$3195

Noguchi Table

Herman Miller is the steward of the official Noguchi coffee table, which is available on the site in four different colorways and materials, including black poplar, walnut, white ash, and white oak. Plus, there’s an embedded, official Isamu Noguchi signature on the piece that hardcore design buffs will kiss like the Blarney Stone.

Buy At Herman Miller

1stDibs

1st Dibs

$750

Signed Herman Miller by Isamu Noguchi Glass Coffee Table

The online vintage and second-hand marketplace offers everything from sprawling Moroccan rugs to pre-owned Noguchi tables and furniture, including this black poplar version of the iconic coffee table, which costs much less than its sibling at Herman Miller.

Buy At 1st Dibs

Chairish

Chairish

$2795

Isamu Noguchi from Herman Miller Coffee Table

Chairish is home to all kinds of gorgeous used and vintage furniture and decor, and it’s a veritable goldmine for finding affordable, authentic Noguchi coffee tables. Find everything from rare 1940s models to classic 1950s styles.

Buy At Chairish

Where to buy Noguchi-inspired coffee tables

Wayfair

Wayfair

$410

Red Barrel Studio Glass Coffee Table

Wayfair boasts a selection of Noguchi-esque coffee tables that won’t break the bank. This coffee table from Red Barrel comes in a variety of natural colorways and has earned a 4.7-star average rating on the site from 750 reviewers. As one pleased customer writes, “Beautiful! In love with the Noguchi table and I’m so happy we got to have a replica with solid wood at an affordable price.”

Buy At Wayfair

Amazon

Amazon

$355

Noguchi-Style Triangle Glass Table

Don’t have the budget for an archival Noguchi coffee table? No problem, king. There are plenty of Noguchi-inspired coffee tables for a fraction of the price on Amazon, including this table with a 4.6-star average rating from over 100 reviewers. As one fan writes, “This is an absolutely beautiful replica of the original. The glass is HEAVY and very thick [and] high quality.” The design buffs will be none the wiser.

Buy At Amazon

Walmart

Walmart

$360

Raffle Pinker Triangle Glass Coffee Table

Don’t sleep on Walmart when it comes to finding designer dupes for Eames Chairs and Noguchi coffee tables. This piece is $300 off the original price tag right now, and comes in four colorways that pay homage to the designs of the OG Noguchi table.

Buy At Walmart

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