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George Nakashima, American Black Walnut & Hickory Spindle Bench, 1972
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nakashima bench, created 1972, carved from a single slab of American black walnut with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench, 84" long. Strongly figured American black walnut with hickory
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 26.5 in
George Nakashima Studio Conoid Bench Signed Mira Nakashima, 1992
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima Studio Conoid bench signed Mira Nakashima 1992. The bench is walnut has hickory
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Early George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nakashima Conoid Bench c. 1964. Beautifully figured crotch grain American black walnut with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut

George Nakashima Inspired Natural Edge Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic walnut bench coffee table inspired by George Nakashima constructed from two thick slabs of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid bench in walnut, US 2021, by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design. The Bench is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Conoid Bench by Mira Nakashima based on a design by George Nakashima, USA
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Conoid bench in walnut, US 2021, by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design. The Bench is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Live Edge Black Walnut Bench, George Nakashima, In The Style Of, 9'
By George Nakashima
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
by a disciple or understudy of George Nakashima, early 1950s. Not documented.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Mid Century Nakashima Style Bench / Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century organic modern Nakashima style bench or coffee table. Made of very old wonderfully
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Striking Handcrafted Long Bench in the Style of Nakashima
By Joe Bedford, George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful well done large bench by San Diego Craftsman Joe Bedford, circa 2000, red wood and maple
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Brutalist Chestnut Wooden Bench, France C. 1980
By George Nakashima
Located in London, GB
Brutalist bench, c.1980 Vintage chestnut wooden bench in the style of George Nakashima
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20th Century French Brutalist Benches

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Fruitwood, Chestnut

Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra Large Organic Acacia live edge Mid-Century modern wooden Bench Would fit perfect in any
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood, Hardwood

Midcentury Solid Cherry American Studio Craft Bench on 3 Legs with Bowtie Joints
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Beautiful 1960s solid light Cherry wood 6' long bench. Minimalist design with no
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Studio Craft Large Free Edge Slab Top Walnut Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique 8' long studio Craft large free edge slab top Walnut bench or coffee table with a solid wood
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Organic Live Edge Studio Craft Walnut 3 Leg Stool or Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Organic live edge studio Craft Walnut 3 leg stool or Bench. Nice Live edge
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

John David Sackett Burled Mesquite Bench After George Nakashima Butterfly Joint
Located in Dallas, TX
Minguren style table / bench after George Nakashima crafted of solid Texas burled Mesquite by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Walnut / Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nakashima's furniture. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter
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2010s American Minimalist Benches

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Walnut

Walnut Oak Butterfly Joinery Gallery Handmade Modern Minimal Bench
By BDDW, George Nakashima, Figure Ground, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nakashima's furniture. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut
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2010s American Minimalist Benches

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Walnut

Organic Modern "Aligné" Slatted Bench in Solid Ambrosia Maple by Mark Leblanc
By George Nelson, Wendell Castle, George Nakashima
Located in Deland, FL
entryway bench is the very definition of 'Organic Modern'. Hand-crafted from solid Ambrosia Maple, coveted
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2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Maple

American Studio Craft Walnut Bench or Coffee Table Phillip Powell
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Classic American Studio Craft solid beautiful Hardwood & walnut small table or bench . Gorgeous
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Mid Century American Studio Craft Solid Black Walnut 4' Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American Studio craft solid black walnut 4' bench or coffee table circa 1950. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

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
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Vintage 1960s American Tables

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Walnut

George Nakashima Table
George Nakashima Table
H 13.5 in W 96 in D 18 in
Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
By Le Corbusier, Figure Ground, Maarten van Severen, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large
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2010s American Minimalist Benches

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Oak, Walnut

Orananic Crafts Bench Made Occasional Table, Manner of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful handcrafted walnut table, amazing figured grained wood, whimsical crows foot design, superior quality and construction.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Handmade Modern Minimal Cut Stool White Oak
By George Nelson, BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The subtle interplay of each of these aesthetic
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2010s American Minimalist Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Topeka, KS
George Nakashima. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal wear, circa 1950s-1980s. Organic
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural ICO Bench by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
, Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, and Isamu Noguchi.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

Sculptural ICO Bench by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Frankl, George Nakashima, and Isamu Noguchi.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Sculptural ICO Bench by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
, Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, and Isamu Noguchi.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Walnut

David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Slatted Bamboo Bench
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
updated and extended the mode of furniture solidified by Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, Sam Maloof
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches

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Bamboo

George Nakashima Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Walnut and Pandanus Cloth
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, sliding-door wall-mounted cabinet, American black walnut, pandanus cloth, United
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

1960s Live Edge Yew Wood Bench Attributed to Reynolds Of Ludlow, English
By L. Reynolds
Located in London, GB
Reminiscent of some of George Nakashima's work this bench is attributed to Reynolds of Ludlow
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Yew

"MFA" Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Esherick, George Nakashima, Sam Maloof and the early Wendell Castle. Mr. Ebner's works are in the permanent
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches

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Wood, Paint

Bronze MFA Bench by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
updated and extended the mode of furniture solidified by Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, Sam Maloof
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Benches

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Bronze

Modernist Bench Made Free Edge Occasional Table
By George Nakashima
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist bench made free edge occasional table. Nakashima meets McCobb. Wonderful solid walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Birch, Walnut

Live Edge Elongated Organic Shape Coffee Table Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern beautiful wood grain live edge organic shape coffee table. Elongated rounded shape. The wood seems to be walnut.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Live-Edge Wood Dining Table and Bench Pair After George Nakashima
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable table and bench set in the spirit and style of the iconic designer George Nakashima. A
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20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Brutalist Coffee Table, France, circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern solid slab coffee table or Bench on 8 forged legs in the Style of George
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Coffee Table, France, circa 1960
Brutalist Coffee Table, France, circa 1960
H 20.08 in W 84.65 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
characteristics. This is a very heavy/sturdy piece that can be used as a table or a bench. It’s organic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
Midcentury Live Edge Coffee Table
H 16 in W 40 in D 21 in
Midcentury American Studio Craft Walnut Bench or Coffee Table Phillip Powell
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
bench . Gorgeous black walnut joined sections on solid Ash wood turned legs with highly crafted joinery
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut, Ash

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditional Japanese tools "Oire Nomi". The butterfly joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Hardwood

Japanese Rare Mid Century "Wave" Pattern Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
joint at the end reminds us of George Nakashima's popular technique he used on his famous mid century
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Hardwood

Custom Walnut Slab Live Edge Dining Table
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This George Nakashima inspired dining table is seen here in 102" x 42" x 30" H, however it can be
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2010s North American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Misterioso Dining Table in White Oak with Hand Shaped Base
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Expressionist art movement was in full swing, and studio designers such as George Nakashima and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Misterioso Dining Table in Walnut with Hand Shaped Base
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Expressionist art movement was in full swing, and studio designers such as George Nakashima and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Pair of French Organic Modern Leather Lounge Chairs & Ottoman, Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
, Harry Bertoia, Arne Jacobsen, Egg Chairs, Poul Kjaerholm, George Nakashima, Ray and Charles Eames, Rick
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Gazelle Drinks Table by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Nakashima, Adrian Pearsall, and Isamu Noguchi. Interested in placing a custom order? Our benches, tables
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gazelle Drinks Table by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
shown. Other designers working in the organic style include Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Blackout Gazelle Drinks Table by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Nakashima, Adrian Pearsall, and Isamu Noguchi. Interested in placing a custom order? Our benches, tables
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sputnik Console Table in White Oak
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, Adrian Pearsall, and Isamu Noguchi. Interested in placing a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Sputnik Console Table in White Oak
Sputnik Console Table in White Oak
H 32 in W 71 in D 16 in
Gazelle Drinks Table by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
, George Nakashima, Adrian Pearsall, and Isamu Noguchi. Interested in placing a custom order? Our
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sputnik Console Table in Walnut
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, Adrian Pearsall, and Isamu Noguchi. Interested in placing a custom
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Sputnik Console Table in Walnut
Sputnik Console Table in Walnut
H 32 in W 54 in D 14 in
George Nakashima Woodworker Catalog with Price List
By George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of offerings from renowned craft woodworker George Nakashima, published circa 1990. 4to, 24
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1990s American American Craftsman Books

Materials

Paper

George Nakashima Walnut Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
Walnut slab with free edge front supporting Hickory spindles with walnut top rail. The bench is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

George Nakashima Walnut Bench
George Nakashima Walnut Bench
H 33 in W 48 in D 20 in
Walnut Bench by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A very sleek form having dive tail joinery and thru tenon construction.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Bench by George Nakashima
Walnut Bench by George Nakashima
H 21 in W 48 in D 14 in
Conoid Bench by George Nakashima, 1987
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly figured and elegant Conoid bench, signed and dated by George Nakashima
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Walnut

Conoid Bench by George Nakashima, 1965
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Free form Conoid bench with one butterfly
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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Walnut Conoid Bench by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
Walnut slab seat with Hickory spindles supporting walnut top rail. Having rosewood butterfly.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Unique Coffee Table/Bench by George Nakashima, 1957
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom, early commission. Dramatic and very unique piece by Nakashima. American black walnut slab
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20th Century American Benches

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Q Bench by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
Walnut free edge top with great sapping to edge supported by Walnut legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Q Bench by George Nakashima
Walnut Q Bench by George Nakashima
H 14 in W 54 in D 16 in
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Questions About George Nakashima Bench
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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
    No, George Nakashima didn’t usually sign the majority of his works. Instead, he normally added the name of the client to the timber selected to start the project. The writing usually appears in simple black marker. ​​On 1stDibs, find a variety of George Nakashima furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify George Nakashima furniture, start by looking for the name of the original client written in black marker. He usually wrote the name on the underside of a piece of furniture. Order cards and shop drawings can also help authenticate his work. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted George Nakashima furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To address wood expansion, George Nakashima pioneered the butterfly joint. This technique uses a butterfly-shaped piece of wood as an anchor. When wood expands, the butterfly joint prevents the pieces from splitting apart. Butterfly joints are strong and increase the overall durability of his wood furniture. On 1stDibs, find a collection of George Nakashima.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.