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rozellglass
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05/07/2010 2:48 am  

hello i picked up what appears to be an original noguchi coffee table. It is not signed it show sign of age glass is the correct size and thickness. It has an aluminum pin to connect the base together. Any way to tell if it is the real deal?


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SDR
 SDR
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05/07/2010 6:38 am  

We had
an extensive thread on this, last year. If the glass has a slightly rounded edge and is thick, that's a good sign. I believe the metal pin is correct. There is a funny slight lumpiness to the profile of the "beasts" of wood that meet at the pin -- hard to explain. You can see it in this photo. Note also that the long straight edge at the floor and the top has a slight concavity to it -- to avoid rocking on the floor.
I wouldn't expect the glass to be as green as this example, from Vitra (the authorized European manufacturer).
http://www.spacecraftint.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/840x112...


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HPau
 HPau
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05/07/2010 8:30 am  

Its interesting how older mat...
Its interesting how older materials and processes are seen as the 'right' ones, low iron glass is much clearer. I think Barber Osgerby use it in their glass tables, perhaps its more expensive though.
http://www.walshsglass.com.au/view/product-glass-types/low-iron-starphire/


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studio: christensen
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17/01/2011 7:02 am  

any more tips on identifying...
any more tips on identifying an unsigned Noguchi? I am selling one for a client and it seems to be having all of the right characteristics...... I am thinking I should take it to an appraiser and auction....


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