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What is George Nakashima known for?
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George 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, 2022
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George Nakashima, Slab Coffee Table, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Early English and black American walnut coffee table by studio artist George Nakashima, ca 1950s, New Hope, PA.
Expressive burl live edge and highly figural grain throughout.
Orig...
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 200-66w "Sundra" Coffee Table Rosewood/Burl
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American icon George Nakahsima, this coffee table was made for Widdicomb. In the 1960s, Widdicomb allowed Nakashima design to reach more people with more attainable prici...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Burl
George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Side Table or Cocktail Table, Restored
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern occasional side table, coffee table, or cocktail table
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA,...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
George Nakashima Extendable Walnut Dining Table Model 277 for Widdicomb, 1959
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
An extendable walnut dining table by George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Company from 1959.
A line of bookmatched veneers encased by a 3 inch deep carved and finger joined solid...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Black Walnut Dining Set
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dining set from American midcentury craftsman George Nakashima. The set features a large round black walnut dining table with four splayed tapered dowel legs The table top showcases ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Black Walnut Side Table
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black walnut side table from the New Hope, Pennsylvania Studio of George Nakashima. The rectangular table is minimal in design and features long tapered legs.
Dimensions:
29” width ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
