The Noguchi table is one of the most famous examples of 20th century furniture design. It is a design that was originally introduced by Herman Miller in 1947, and designed by artist and designer Isamu Noguchi. The Noguchi table consists of a dual wooden base and a heavy glass top made from plate glass. Along with a few other notable furniture pieces from the 20th century, the Noguchi table is one of the most famous and iconic examples of glass tables and modern furniture design. The 1947 Herman Miller catalog where it was first introduced describes the Noguchi table as both “sculpture-for-use”, and “design for production”. It was described in this way in its literature: “When one is reversed and connected to the other by a pivot rod, a base appears which has a smoothly flowing form and an interest rarely found in furniture of any period.” This shape of two wood supports made the table truly self supporting and very stable, which is one of the reasons it has survived so well.

The famous Noguchi table was the result of the evolution of another table design by the same artist from the year 1939. The original table featured a rosewood base, while the Noguchi table had a two-part solid base. The Noguchi table used the process of Biomorphism, with a freeform sculptural base and biomorphic glass for the top. It was designed to be used in both domestic and office environments, and quickly became a classic piece of modern furniture. Along with the original Birch and Cherry base, the table was also reissued with an Ebonized Walnut base.

The Noguchi table was originally made in 1947, and remained in production until 1973. However, the table was reintroduced a couple of different times since then in limited numbers, by Henry Miller in 1980 and again in 1984. In 1984 the table was reissued and it has been in continual production ever since. Because of this long period of production, the Noguchi table is widely available and relatively affordable for such a classic piece. However, some of the earlier designs are more coveted by collectors and do attract a larger sum.