Isamu Noguchi himself considered Coffee Table to be his most successful piece of furniture design, not least due to its striking similarity to the bronze and marble sculptures he created at the time. It authentically transposes biomorphic elements of works of art into a functional piece of furniture with a sculptural aesthetic. Produced by Vitra, it has a heavy, thick glass top that sits on two identical legs positioned at right angles. Coffee Table is available with black ash or walnut legs.
Vitra was founded in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum and Erika Fehlbaum. The design furniture company Vitra is based near Basel, Switzerland. Starting in 1981, the design brand Vitra grew and opened many subsidiaries worldwide. The founders had spotted Eames Lounge Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames during a trip to New York, USA. They were immediately captivated and therefore requested a license to produce these pieces of furniture in Europe. In 1956, Vitra acquired this license, which became one of the keys to the brand's success.