Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set, IC Design
Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set, IC Design
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Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set, IC Design — It is chess as Noguchi saw it: light passes through the pieces and they glow on the black board.
An authorized IC Design edition of a 1944 design.
The Design Story
In 1944 Isamu Noguchi had little to work with, so he slotted thin sheets of a brand-new material, Plexiglas, into each other to make solid-looking figures. Their red and green echo gemstones in Mughal jewelry, and the dotted board nods to inlaid Persian game tables. His pieces vanished; this edition, made with the Noguchi Museum, brings them back.
Why You’ll Love It
It is chess as Noguchi saw it: light passes through the pieces and they glow on the black board. The circular inlays change how the board reads at a glance. Folded, it stores flat; open, it is the most sculptural object on the table.
Made for Real Life
Looking after it is simple: a soft cloth now and then, no water, and a spot out of strong sunlight. Pair it with Man Ray Chess Pieces and Board Set, Man Ray 17-Inch Wooden Chess Board, Man Ray Beech Wood Chess Pieces.
Product Details
| Maker | IC Design (Zurich) |
|---|---|
| Product | Isamu Noguchi Chess Set |
| Designed by | Isamu Noguchi, 1944 |
| Made from | Pieces: Perspex plexiglass (translucent red and green, as shown); board: folding black Perspex with red and translucent white circular inlays marking the squares |
| Largest piece | King, H 3" |
| Board | 22" × 24", folding |
| Edition | New edition produced with the Noguchi Museum |
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| IC Design item no. | IC-NOGCHSS |
Where It Shines
Place it on a coffee table near a window where light can pass through the pieces, or in a study.
Questions We Hear Most
Who designed the Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set?
Isamu Noguchi, 1944. This edition is made by IC Design of Zurich.
Is the Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set an original or a re-edition?
A new edition made with the Noguchi Museum; the 1944 originals are lost.
Where does the Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set look best?
It looks at home on a coffee table near a window where light can pass through the pieces, or in a study.
Does the Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set make a good gift?
Yes, the story behind the design makes it a thoughtful present.
How large are the pieces of the Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set?
The king, the largest piece, is 3" tall.
When will my Noguchi 1944 Plexiglas Chess Set arrive?
It leaves our warehouse within 2–3 business days of your order.
Why We Love It
Working from Zurich, IC Design revives objects by modern artists and designers under license, partnering with museums and artists’ estates to remake them faithfully. It is the kind of object that makes a room feel collected rather than bought.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
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| Ships From | United States |
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