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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 Free Edge Occasional/End Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990); Nakashima Studio
Additional Information: Exceptional occasional/end table with a highly-figured single slab top, burled free...
Category
Late 20th Century American End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Live Edge Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal live edge coffee table by George Nakashima. circa 1960s with an organic walnut burl flow.
Approximate overall dimensions: 58"W x 33.5"D x 13"H.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Coffee Table, American Black Walnut, New Hope, USA, 1982
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
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
Mid Century Modern "Spay-Leg" Coffee Table by George Nakashima for Knoll
By George Nakashima
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and iconic "Spay-Leg" cocktail table designed by George Nakashima in 1948.
This one table, produced in the mid 2010's in the USA by Knoll Studios which was used a...
Category
Vintage 1940s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Co...
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Origins Collection Walnut Extension Dining Table
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century organic modern extension dining table
By George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture, "Origins" Collection
USA, Circa 1960
Gorgeous book-match...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Writing Table with Free Edge, 1965
By George Nakashima
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
George Nakashima, Walnut Pedestal Desk with Free Edge, 1965
This beautiful and useful desk is in superb condition, the large top has a straight edge to the front and a freeform back...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
