# Sailboat-Inspired Surfaces Noguchi Rudder Table Has One Leg Doubly Intended to Maintain Stability By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noguchi-rudder-table References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/herman-miller-re-introduces-rudder-table-noguchi/) & [store.hermanmiller](http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Noguchi-Rudder-Coffee-Table) Three legs is certainly sufficient to keep a table sturdy, especially in the case of the [Noguchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akari-lantern) Rudder Table that's been given something resembling a sailboat centerboard. This modern movable is an adaptation of a retro 1949 original by Isamu Noguchi, updated structurally and texturally to complement the contemporary home. You can order the [asymmetrical coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renorm-table) in either ebony, walnut or [white ash wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boia), making up the irregular flat surface and that special fin-like prop. The other two braces have been manufactured from hairpin bent chrome material to offer the illusion of wide-set supports and to reinforce the rounded aesthetic of the Noguchi Rudder Table. Even with its abstract form, this piece of furniture can really bring balance to a room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Asymmetrical Furniture:** The design of the Noguchi Rudder Table showcases the trend of asymmetrical furniture, creating a unique and visually interesting piece for modern homes. - **Retro Adaptations:** The Noguchi Rudder Table exemplifies the trend of retro adaptations, updating a 1949 design to fit seamlessly into contemporary interiors. - **Abstract Form:** The abstract form of the Noguchi Rudder Table taps into the trend of abstract shapes in furniture design, adding a touch of artistic flair to any space. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of asymmetrical furniture to create innovative and visually appealing pieces that stand out in the market. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of retro adaptations by reimagining classic designs with modern materials and finishes. - **Interior Design:** The trend of abstract forms in furniture design presents an opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique and artistic pieces like the Noguchi Rudder Table into their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wavy Sculptural Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables.md) - [Moveable Wave-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-table-concept.md) - [Terrazzo Side Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-side-table.md) - [Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryb-coffee-table.md) - [Aquatic Creature-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nessie-side-table.md) - [Harmonious Helical Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vortex-coffee-table.md) - [Artistic Juxtaposed Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koroi-side-table.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md)