The iconic table that bears Isamu Noguchi's name was almost attributed to another designer, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Robsjohn-Gibbings tried to steal Noguchi's design while he was interred during World War II. After the war, Noguchi improved on the table and began producing it for Herman Miller. Photo 1 of 3 in Homes by David Lai from How the Eames Lounge and 6 Other Classic Pieces of Furniture Came to Be

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The iconic table that bears Isamu Noguchi's name was almost attributed to another designer, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Robsjohn-Gibbings tried to steal Noguchi's design while he was interred during World War II. After the war, Noguchi improved on the table and began producing it for Herman Miller.