Vintage George Nakashima
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables
Cherry, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Seagrass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hickory, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Elm, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vases
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Elm, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Maple, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
20th Century French Brutalist Benches
Fruitwood, Chestnut
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Antler
Antique 1890s Japanese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Stone
Antique Early 1900s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Side Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Cherry, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Ash, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022George Nakashima is perhaps best known for developing the butterfly joint. This construction method involves connecting pieces with a third piece of wood shaped like a butterfly. The joint forms a strong, sturdy connection and stabilizes pieces to fight the effects of wood expansion. On 1stDibs, shop a range of George Nakashima furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, George Nakashima didn’t usually sign the majority of his works. Instead, he normally added the name of the client to the timber selected to start the project. The writing usually appears in simple black marker. On 1stDibs, find a variety of George Nakashima furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify George Nakashima furniture, start by looking for the name of the original client written in black marker. He usually wrote the name on the underside of a piece of furniture. Order cards and shop drawings can also help authenticate his work. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted George Nakashima furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To address wood expansion, George Nakashima pioneered the butterfly joint. This technique uses a butterfly-shaped piece of wood as an anchor. When wood expands, the butterfly joint prevents the pieces from splitting apart. Butterfly joints are strong and increase the overall durability of his wood furniture. On 1stDibs, find a collection of George Nakashima.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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