George Nakashima Grass-seated Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Zürich, CH
Mira Nakashima, 'Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima' (New York: Abram Inc., 2003), 82, 88, 151, 183.
Grasscloth, Mahogany
$158,000 / set
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut
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 States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...
Seagrass, Walnut
George Nakashima Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Chair - Mid Century
Located in London, GB
George Nakashima, Ahmedabad grass-seated chair, circa 1964.
Teak
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
The catalog comprises: First, an introductory paean to craftsmanship and the spirituality of woodworking culminating in Nakashima’s bold signature in ink, dated April 1962. Next, a f...
Paper
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. Available individually or in sets.
Seagrass, Walnut
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, Nakashima Studios.
Seagrass, Walnut
Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early hand-crafted Grass Seat chair with black walnut frame and floating back rail, supported by hand-shaped hickory spindles with original natural woven sea grass seating.
Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in Utrecht, NL
Grass seat chairs by George Nakashima, circa 1950's.
Walnut, Seagrass
George Nakashima - Grass Seat Chair, pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Grass seat chairs by George Nakashima. Walnut seat frame and back rail supported by four tapered Walnut legs.
Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Grass Seated Chair
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grass-seated chair from circa 1950s production in black walnut by George Nakashima for Nakashima Studios with original seagrass seat.
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, Nakashima Studios. 2 chairs available.
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, Nakashima Studios with original sea grass seat.
Seagrass, Walnut
Nakashima Studios Grass-Seated Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of custom grass seated chairs, both signed and dated. High versions of original George Nakashima grass chairs by Mira Nakashima.
Rush, Walnut
Set of Eight "Grass Seated Dining Chairs" by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of eight "Grass Seated dining chairs" in American black walnut with sea-grass seats by George Nakashima, American, 1983 (one signed "George Nakashima" and dated "March, 1983").
Grass Seated Dining Chairs by George Nakashima Studio, US, 2022
By Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima
Located in Berlin, DE
grass-seated chair, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima Studio in the US.
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 Studio in the US.
Seagrass, Walnut
Set of Grass Seated Chairs and Stool by George Nakashima, Circa 1960s
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima with original seagrass seats.
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 Studio in the US.
Seagrass, Walnut
Set of Four Walnut Grass Seat Dining Chairs by George Nakashima, US, 1961
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 walnut grass-seat chairs, designed by George Nakashima and manufactured by George Nakashima.
Grasscloth, Walnut
George Nakashima Grass Seat Stool
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Grass-seated stool circa 1960s production in black walnut by George Nakashima.
Seagrass, Walnut
Walnut Dining Chair or Side Chair by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Crafted by the George Nakashima Studio from solid walnut wood with a grass cord seat.
Walnut
On hold Six walnut and grass chairs George Nakashima
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purchased in the 1960s directly from George Nakashima by the owner. Pencil maker's number "463" on five chairs: "263" on one chair.
Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 18.9 in
Original Pair Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The chairs feature a unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back chair similar to George Nakashima’s Grass Seat chair.
Mahogany
Edmund Spence Mahogany Side Chairs Woven Sea Grass Seats
Located in Camden, ME
The solid mahogany framed spindle back chairs with their original woven sea grass seats and sea grass banding are unusual combination when viewed in relation to similar side chairs b...
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H 21.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of George Nakashima for Widdicomb Corner Tables – Iconic Mid-Century Modern
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
His inclusion in design milestones like the seminal 1952 “Good Design” exhibition at MoMA, and his long partnership with Knoll (who produced versions of his grass-seated chairs and O...
Walnut
Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chair
By Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chair features a unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back chair similar to the shape of Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair or George...
Papercord, Mahogany
Set of 4 Edmond Spence “Yucatan” Chairs
By Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs feature a unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back chair similar to the shape of Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair or George...
Papercord, Mahogany
Edmond Spence Set of Four “Yucatan” Chairs
By Industria Mueblera Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The chairs feature a unique and hand sculpted Japanese-inspired interpretation of a traditional spindle back chair similar to the shape of Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair or George...
Papercord, Mahogany
Set of Six Grass Seated Chairs by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six George Nakashima chairs in cherry and black walnut wood with woven seagrass seats. Made in New Hope, Pennsylvania circa 1950s.
Cherry, Walnut
George Nakashima Cherry Grass-Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early set of four grass seat chairs by George Nakashima Set of four chairs.
Cherry
George Nakashima Grass Seat Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 4 Grass Seat Chairs by George Nakashima. Nice patina to both wood and grass seats.
Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
George Nakashima Grass-seated Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Zürich, CH
Mira Nakashima, 'Nature, Form & Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima' (New York: Abram Inc., 2003), 82, 88, 151, 183.
Grasscloth, Mahogany
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