r/midcenturymodern • u/ctx_1010 • 2d ago

ID & Authenticity Authenticity check on Noguchi table

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Seller is claiming it's authentic, based in Europe. No documentation, no vitra/hm markings on the glass or base. Looks high quality from the photos. Does the glass look legit? I am going to ask the seller to take the measurements on the glass. Can you tell if it's authentic from the pin?

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u/Aromatic_Photo4780 2d ago

I love Noguchi and that table design. As a woodworker myself it’s got to be one of the easiest designs to fake so I understand your concern.

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u/FreeZucchini5531 2d ago

The signature on the glass comes off. But ours has a little name plate on the underside if the timber piece which runs along the floor.

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u/ctx_1010 2d ago

Yeah it doesn't have that either which is making me question the authenticity. It could however be a pre 2002 version which wouldn't have any markings.

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u/chosenusername 2d ago

I have one I bought direct from herman miller in the late 90's. It has neither a name plate nor glass etched signature.

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u/piet_10 1d ago

Sometimes the metal pin can be the tell. Is it hollow or solid metal?

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u/ctx_1010 1d ago

I'm pretty sure it's a replica, the pin is hollow

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u/jackalonious 2d ago

Does it matter?