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What is George Nakashima known for?
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.
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George Nakashima 'Minguren II' Coffee Table in English Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Minguren II' coffee table, English walnut, American black walnut, United States, 1973 The Minguren II coffee table was developed in t...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Cluster Base' Table with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Cluster Base' table, American black walnut, United States, 1987 This Cluster Base table by George Nakashima exemplifies the designer’s...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, 'Slab' coffee table, English walnut, United States, 1964 American woodworker and designer George Nakashima demonstrates his mastery of ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, Double Pedestal Free-Edge writing desk, American black walnut, United States, 1969 You have encountered a truly outstanding example of ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima Slab Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A George Nakashima Single Slab Coffee Table Expressive free-edged American Black Walnut Signed and dated 1967 Original Clients name available
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Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima Table
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spectacular "Q" Table/Bench Created in 1964 by George Nakashima, Expressive Free edge Walnut and very long table for Nakashima Table Signed with a Rom...
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Vintage 1960s American Tables

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Walnut

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