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What Is Nakashima style?
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George Nakashima’s style focuses on creating functional, simple pieces that allow the beauty of the materials to take center stage. You can best see this in the tops of his tables and benches, which show off the natural grain patterns of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of George Nakashima furniture.
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George Nakashima Round Turned-Leg Dining Table in American Black Walnut 152cm
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, round turned-leg dining table, American black walnut, United States 1965
Crafted in 1965, this round dining table by George Nakashima s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima 'Slab' Coffee Table in English Walnut
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Double Pedestal Desk with Live-Edge Top
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
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
Materials
Walnut
George Nakashima Accent Table Rosewood Occasional Side End Mid Century Modern
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare early George Nakashima rosewood end table, crafted in 1957 at the Nakashima Studio. This highly unusual custom design features a sculptural shi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Black Walnut