Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is George Nakashima known for?

1 Answer
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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for George Nakashima Tables on 1stDibs
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 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 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, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
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, Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, New Hope, USA, 1982
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in High Point, NC
An American black walnut coffee table designed by George Nakashima and produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States, 1...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima “Kevin” Side Table, 1967
By George Nakashima
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
George Nakashima “Kevin” side table, walnut, USA, 1967 George Nakashima represents a milestone in the history of international design. The American designer conceived the “Kevin” ta...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Shop All