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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 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 4 Drawer Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima 4 Drawer Pedestal
Executed in Walnut.
The 4 drawers rest on a cruciform base
Nice grain and pegging details
Finished Back
Original surface
Category
Vintage 1960s American Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971
Executed in English Walnut...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Cluster base Round Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rarely seen example
re-oiled top
original clients name is available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
