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Freeform Sofa,
2002
Isamu Noguchi
Design : wood, Seating
72 x 300 x 130 cm 28.3 x 118.1 x 51.2 inch
€6,800
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About the artwork
Type
Numbered and limited to 1000 copies
1 copy available
Signature
Plate signed
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
Invoice from the gallery
Dimensions cm • inch
72 x 300 x 130 cm 28.3 x 118.1 x 51.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
Framing
Not framed
Tags
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Italy
Freeform Sofa is a design item realized by Isamu Noguchi
Produced by Vitra. Wood and fabric sofa.
Vitra original label and plate with reference number 0841
Originally designed in 1950, this iconic model was produced in a very limited edition, which is now top rare. This sofa belongs to the first re-edition of 2002, by the Vitra Design Museum as an authentic and authorized new edition.
Ref.
Byars, M., & Riley, T. (2004). The design encyclopedia. Laurence King Publishing.
Dizik, A. A. (1988). Concise encyclopedia of interior design. Van Nostrand Reinhold.
The Noguchi Museum. (2020, August 22). Isamu Noguchi Biography. The Noguchi Museum.
Isamu Noguchi (1904 – 1988)The Japanese American artist and landscape architect is best-known for his sculpture and public artworks: Noguchi also designed stage sets for Martha Graham productions. He produced lamps and furniture pieces, still manufactured and sold. In 1947, Noguchi began a collaboration with the Herman Miller company. His production is still hold at the Noguchi Museum in New York City (Long Island).
Presentation
Isamu Noguchi (November 17, 1904 – December 30, 1988) was a renowned American sculptor, designer, and landscape architect, celebrated for his diverse artistic creations that seamlessly blended Eastern and Western aesthetics. His extensive body of work includes sculptures, gardens, furniture, lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and set designs.
Early Life and Education
Born in Los Angeles, California, Noguchi was the son of Japanese poet Yonejirō Noguchi and American writer Léonie Gilmour. He spent his early childhood in Japan before returning to the United States at age 13 to attend school in Indiana. Initially enrolled in pre-medical studies at Columbia University, Noguchi simultaneously took sculpture classes under Gutzon Borglum, which led him to pursue art full-time.
Artistic Development
In 1927, Noguchi received a Guggenheim Fellowship that allowed him to work in Paris with the eminent sculptor Constantin Brâncuși. This experience profoundly influenced his approach to abstraction and form. Throughout his career, Noguchi traveled extensively, drawing inspiration from various cultures and artistic traditions, including Chinese brush painting and the Japanese folk art movement, Mingei.
Major Works and Contributions
Noguchi's versatility is evident in his wide-ranging projects:
Legacy
In 1985, Noguchi established The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, dedicated to his life's work and philosophy. His contributions to art and design have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Arts in 1987 and Japan's Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1988.
Noguchi's enduring legacy lies in his ability to transcend cultural boundaries, creating art that resonates universally while honoring his diverse heritage.
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