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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.
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George Nakashima Conoid Coffee Table – English Walnut with Rosewood Butterfly
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
This rare and completely original George Nakashima coffee table is a poetic example of the master’s ability to honor the soul of the wood. Hand-built from a single slab of English Wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood, 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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Single Pedestal Desk
Walnut splayed leg Desk
3 Drawer Pedestal
Signed on the underside of desk, George Nakashima 1968
Original Clients name marked in Drawers with Cr...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing 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 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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Tables
Materials
Walnut
$39,500
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful piece. Table features a six-plank top with sap grain details. Signed with client's name to underside ‘Dr. Chan’.
Manufacturer
Nakashima Studio, USA
Date
1968
Dimensio...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
