Rare 1952 George Nakashima Walnut Chairs, American Craftsman Style
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut.
Walnut
George Nakashima Set of Six 'New' Dining Chairs in Walnut and Hickory
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for George Nakashima Studio, set of six ‘New’ dining chairs, walnut, hickory, United States, 1976 and 1977 With its sturdy form, thoughtful material choices, and re...
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima "New" Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A beautiful example of studio master George Nakashima.Lounge chair having a shaped saddle cut seat with a built in end table of burled walnut.
"New" Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic windsor-style chair by Nakashima - American black walnut with hickory spindles. Available individually or in sets.
Hickory, Walnut
"New" Chairs with Arms by George Nakashima (aka Host Chair)
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic windsor-style armchair by George Nakashima in American black walnut with hickory spindles. Available in pairs and in larger sets.
Hickory, Walnut
Pair of 'New Style' Nakashima Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Shakespeare, ON
A pair of 'New Style' chairs crafted by George Nakashima dating from 1957-1958.
Hickory
Set of Eight New Style Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
Walnut saddle seat having nine Hickory spindles. Walnut top rail with tenon joinery.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Signed Set of Six George Nakashima Walnut New Chairs Circa 1981
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous set of six 'New' chairs by George Nakashima (1905 - 1990).
Hickory
George Nakashima 'New Chair'
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nakashima 'New Chair', signed and dated
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima "New Chair"
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima "New Chair" Classic windsor style dining chair.
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H 36 in W 24.75 in D 29 in
George Nakashima New Chair Rocker in American Black Walnut and Hickory Signed
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage George Nakashima "New Chair" rocking chair. Commissioned by an important private texas collector.
Hickory, Mahogany
George Nakashima New Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Pair of chairs designed by George Nakashima and made by Widddicomb in the late 1950s as part of their ‘Origins’ line.
Hickory, Walnut
Set Of 12 George Nakashima "New" Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large set of 10 side and 2 armed "New" chairs from George Nakashima's studio.Provenance included.
Walnut, Hickory
Set of Four George Nakashima, New Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nakashima, set of four "New" chairs in cherry, hickory spindled back and saddle seat.
Cherry
Set of 4 George Nakashima "New" Chairs in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Lovely group of dining chairs by Nakashima (provenance available). Four turned legs, joined by pairs of perpendicular stretchers, supportthe deeply carved seats. A curved row of hand...
Walnut, Hickory
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.
Birch
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Rocking Chair, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New Chair" rocker.
Birch
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H 31.88 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Solid Birch Dining Chairs, Newly Refinished
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
Similar in design to George Nakashima's "New" chairs.
Birch
George Nakashima "New" Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully patinated "New" lounge chair by George Nakashima.
George Nakashima "New" Rocking Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful Nakashima rocking chair with arms. Walnut chair with hickory spindles. Circa 1987 and faintly signed with client name. Chair comes with complete provenance including copy o...
George Nakashima "New" Rocking Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful Nakashima rocking chair with arms. Walnut chair with hickory spindles. Circa 1987 and faintly signed with client name. Chair comes with complete provenance including copy o...
The 'New Chair' by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed in 1955 and handcrafted by George Nakashima/ Nakashima Studio. (armchairs and additional side chairs available)
Walnut, Hickory
Pair of George Nakashima "New" Lounge Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare matched pair of Nakashima "New" lounge chairs in walnut with hickory spindles. Chairs are signed and dated. Chairs with full provenance and are from the original owners.
Hickory, Walnut
George Nakashima New Hope Studio Chair and Ottoman
By George Nakashima
Located in Ferndale, MI
George Nakashima New Hope Studio Chair and Ottoman Chair 31"- H x 31"- Depth x 29.5"- W Ottoman 10"- H x 24" x 24"
George Nakashima New Hope Studio Chair and Ottoman
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Fine original condition, chair includes original cushions (worn), ottoman is missing the cushion. Chair 31"- H x 31"- Depth x 29.5"- W Ottoman 10"- H x 24" x 24"
Set of Eight "New" Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight studio "New" dining chairs by George Nakashima in American black cherry, 1950s.
Cherry
Set of Six "New" Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six "New" chairs in walnut and hickory by George Nakashima.
Set of Ten "New" Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of ten "New" dining chairs in walnut and hickory by George Nakashima.
Midcentury Nakashima New Lounge Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nakashima New lounge chair in walnut with hickory spindles and saddle seat.
Hickory, Walnut
Set of Six "New" Chairs by George Nakashima, 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of Six "New" Chairs by George Nakashima 1960. Provenance on request.
Walnut
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