George Nakashima Studio Leather Stool
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stool from American mid-century craftsman George Nakashima. The stool crafted of black walnut, c
Leather, Seagrass, Walnut
$158,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs'
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United
Seagrass, Walnut
$17,424
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Wooden Dining Office Grass Chair in Walnut by George Nakashima 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
stained American walnut with the iconic seagrass seating by George Nakashima produced by Nakashima studio
Seagrass, Walnut
$16,523
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George
Seagrass, Walnut
Grass-seated Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic and innovative chair design by George Nakashima - American black walnut and sea-grass
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Sea Grass Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Single grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Grass seat chairs by George Nakashima, circa 1950's. Walnut seat, frame and back rail supported
Walnut, Seagrass
Grass Seat Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Single grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Grass Seated Chair
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima for Nakashima
Walnut, Seagrass
10 George Nakashima Grass Seated Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of 10 George Nakashima Grass seated dining chairs in American black walnut with sea-grass seats
Walnut, Seagrass
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated stool circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima. This stool was
Seagrass, Walnut
Pair of George Nakashima Grass Seated Stools
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Fine Matched Pair Of Stools by George Nakashima.
Walnut, Seagrass
George Nakashima Black Walnut Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of Grass-Seated chairs from circa 1960's production in black walnut by George Nakashima
Seagrass, Walnut
Sold
H 10.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
George Nakashima Fitch Stool / Ottoman in Walnut with Grass Cord Seat
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low stool or ottoman in walnut with grass rope seat by George Nakashima, circa 1965. This design
Seagrass, Walnut
Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US, 2022
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
grass-seated chair, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima Studio in the
Seagrass, Walnut
Sold
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US, 2019
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Grass-seated chairs, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima
Seagrass, Walnut
Sold
H 12.5 in W 18 in D 16.13 in
Stunning Matched Pair of George Nakashima Walnut and Grass Rope Stools, 1964.
By George Nakashima
Located in Kansas City, MO
Authentic, all original, excellent condition, George Nakashima solid walnut stools with woven sea
Seagrass, Walnut
Sold
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in L 26.38 in
Set of Six Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US - 2019
By George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 6 Grass-seated chairs, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima
Seagrass, Walnut
Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima with original seagrass
Seagrass, Walnut
Pair of George Nakashima Walnut Seagrass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George Nakashima chairs, walnut wood with woven seagrass seats. Circa 1950s
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima grass seat stool George Nakashima, (1905-1990) Early example, by George
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Stool
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design walnut with original seagrass and in very good vintage condition.
Pair of George Nakashima Grass Seat Stools
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of George Nakashima grass seat stools George Nakashima (1905-1990) Early pair of walnut
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Chaise Lounge Long Chair
By George Nakashima, Mira Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima Studio chaise lounge long chair with free-form arm. The chair is walnut with sea
Seagrass, Walnut
Set of Six George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs, USA, 1950s-1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of six George Nakashima grass seat chairs, made by Nakashima Studio, New Hope
Seagrass, Walnut
Sold
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
2014 Set of Six Mira Nakashima Grass Seated Dining Chairs in Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Woodworkers, Mira Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Grass Seated Dining Chairs, originally designed by George Nakashima in the
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seated Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six arm chairs, all in original condition.
Seagrass, Maple, Walnut
Early Long Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, early version of the iconic Long Chair by George Nakashima. One of the very few examples
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool, New Hope, 1961
By George Nakashima
Located in Sylacauga, AL
An iconic grass seat stool by George Nakashima. Grass seat recently rewoven at Nakashima Studio.
Seagrass, Walnut
A George Nakashima Walnut and Grass Studio Chair.
Located in New York, NY
The grassed seat supported by a square frame with curved, spindle back and simple stretcher supporting the four legs.
Walnut, Seagrass
George Nakashima Grass Seated Chair, circa 1956
By George Nakashima
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A "Grass-Seated" chair by the designer American-Japanese designer George Nakashima (1905-1990), in
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima, Pair of Grass Seat Stools, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Early pair of walnut grass seat stools in original condition by George Nakashima, New Hope, PA
Seagrass, Walnut
Getsuen, Lilly Chair, Designed by Masanori Umeda, Edra Italy
By Edra, Masanori Umeda
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A reupholstered iconic and whimsical sculptural lounge chair designed by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, circa 1990. Aptly named Getsuen—which means “Moon Flower” in Japanese—this st...
Steel
Akari Floor Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The Akari floor lamp by Isamu Noguchi is a harmonious blend of art and light, embodying both functionality and sculptural beauty. Inspired by traditional Japanese paper lanterns, the...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$4,644
H 19.69 in W 39.77 in D 16.54 in
Antique 19th century French Barley Rwisted Bench carved oak embroidery Ottoman
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century French barley twisted bench made from solid hand carved oak. Amazing wood patina that comes with age. The bench is upholstered with a breathtaking floral embroi...
Oak
De Sede DS-11 Modular Sofa in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede "DS 11" modular sofa in original brown leather, Switzerland, 1975. Sectional De Sede DS-11 sofa, manufactured in 1975 in Switzerland. This patchwork modular sofa consists of...
Leather
On Hold|$17,424 / set
H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 74.81 in
Mah Jong sofa in dark brown cotton velvet by Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in amstelveen, NL
Roche Bobois Mah Jong modular sofa, brown velvet, Hans Hopfer, 1970s. Early edition reupholstered Mah Jong sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features mu...
Fabric
Pair of Murano Green Leaf Glass Wall Lights, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano green leaf glass and brass wall lights, in stock 1 G9 LED bulb Wired to the American standard Similar pair available in gilded glass Available to view in situ in our M...
Brass
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$6,369 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
Sectional Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing nine-piece sectional sofa by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier. Seven of the pieces are similar shaped, much like slipper chairs on their own and two are triangularly-shaped, ser...
Leather, Rosewood
Sculptural Rosso Levanto Dining Table - Red Marble Dining Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
ROSSO LEVANTO MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Rosso Levanto Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Rosso Levanto Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Fr...
Travertine, Marble
A master woodworker and M.I.T.-trained architect, George Nakashima was the leading light of the American Studio furniture movement. Along with Wharton Esherick, Sam Maloof and Wendell Castle, Nakashima was an artisan who disdained industrial methods and materials in favor of a personal, craft-based approach to the design of chairs, coffee tables and other pieces. What sets Nakashima apart is the poetic style of his work, his reverence for wood and the belief that his furniture could evince — as he put it in the title of his 1981 memoir — The Soul of a Tree.
Born in Spokane, Washington, to Japanese immigrants, Nakashima traveled widely after college, working and studying in Paris, Japan and India, and at every stop he absorbed both modernist and traditional design influences.
The turning point in Nakashima’s career development came in the United States in 1942, when he was placed in an internment camp for Asian-Americans in Idaho. There, Nakashima met a master woodcarver who tutored him in Japanese crafting techniques. A former employer won Nakashima’s release and brought him to bucolic New Hope, Pennsylvania, where Nakashima set up a studio and worked for the rest of his life. (Master craftsperson Mira Nakashima keeps her father’s legacy alive at the George Nakashima Studio in New Hope today. She has been the artistic director of George Nakashima Woodworkers since her father's death, in 1990.)
Nakashima’s singular aesthetic is best captured in his custom-made tables and benches — pieces that show off the grain, burls and whorls in a plank of wood. He left the “free edge,” or natural contour, of the slab un-planed, and reinforced fissures in the wood with “butterfly” joints.
Almost all Nakashima seating pieces have smooth, milled edges. Nakashima also contracted with large-scale manufacturers to produce carefully supervised editions of his designs. Knoll has offered his Straight chair — a modern take on the spindle-backed Windsor chair — since 1946; the now-defunct firm Widdicomb-Mueller, the result of a merger between Widdicomb and Mueller Furniture, issued the Shaker-inspired Origins collection in the 1950s.
Nelson Rockefeller in 1973 gave Nakashima his single largest commission: a 200-piece suite for his suburban New York estate. Today, Nakashima furniture is collected by both the staid and the fashionable: his work sits in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as in the homes of Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt, Diane von Furstenberg and the late Steve Jobs.
Find vintage George Nakashima furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.